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Guskō Budori No Denki
(also known as ''A Biography of Gusuko Budori'' and ''The Legend of Budori Gusuko'') is a 2012 Japanese animated film written for the screen and directed by Gisaburō Sugii. It is based on the 1932 children's novel of the same name by Kenji Miyazawa. It stars the voices of Shun Oguri as Budori Gusuko with Shioli Kutsuna, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Hayashiya Shōzō, Ryūzō Hayashi, Tamiyo Kusakari and Akira Emoto. Like '' Night on the Galactic Railroad'' before it, the characters are depicted as anthropomorphic cats based on Hiroshi Masumura's manga adaptation of the novel. It is the second animated film adaptation of the story. The previous adaptation was released in 1994 as ''Kyōdō Eiga Zenkoku Keiretsu Kaigi'', but that one features human characters instead. North American anime distributor Sentai Filmworks Sentai Filmworks, LLC (or simply Sentai) is an American entertainment company. Located in Houston, the company specializes in the dubbing and distribution of Japanes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gisaburō Sugii
is a Japanese anime director and Nihonga artist. He is best known for his work as director of the '' Touch'' series, the movie adaptation of the '' Arashi no Yoru ni'' children's book series, and the movie '' Night on the Galactic Railroad''. He is a member of the Directors Guild of Japan and the Japanese Animation Creators Association. Career Sugii decided to become an animator after watching the film ''Bambi''. He joined Toei Animation at the age of 19 after taking an entrance exam in 1958. He worked as an in-betweener on ''Hakujaden'', ''Legend of the White Serpent'' soon after joining the studio. After becoming disillusioned with Toei due to complaints about production staff being unable to propose projects, he quit in 1961 and joined Mushi Pro on hearing that Osamu Tezuka was going to make anime. 1961 featured an exodus of animators from Toei to Mushi Pro following crackdowns on a strike organised by the Toei animator union. Sugii joined Mushi Pro along with his clos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Masumura
is a Japanese manga artist. He is best known for his adaptations of Kenji Miyazawa's children novels, including his work on the anime film ''Night on the Galactic Railroad'' (1985), and for several manga series set in the fantasy universe '' Atagoul''. Several of his manga feature anthropomorphic cats as protagonists. Career Masumura started his career in 1973 at the age of 21, when he was the runner-up in the 5th Tezuka Award and subsequently got to publish his debut work ''Kiri ni musebu yoru'' in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'', still using the kanji version of his name (増村博) rather than the hiragana one he would subsequently use. In 1975, he published a few short stories in the alternative manga magazine ''Garo'', which were his first stories set in the ''Atagoul'' universe. The series ''Atagoul Monogatari'' started 1976 in the manga magazine ''Manga Shōnen'' and became the first of several spin-off series that he drew for different magazines until 2011. Over 6 million copi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Media Arts Festival Awards
The Japan Media Arts Festival was an annual festival held since 1997 by Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs. The festival begins with an open competition and culminates with the awarding of several prizes and an exhibition. Based on judging by a jury of artistic peers, awards are given in four categories: Art (formerly called Non-Interactive Digital Art), Entertainment (formerly called Interactive Art; including video games and websites), animation, and manga. Within each category, one Grand Prize, four Excellence Prizes, and (since 2002) one Encouragement Prize are awarded. Other outstanding works, are selected by the Jury as Jury Selections. The winning works of the four categories will receive a certificate, a trophy and a cash prize. Digital Art (Non-Interactive Art) awards Digital Art (Interactive Art) awards Art awards Entertainment awards Animation awards Manga awards See also * List of animation awards * List of manga awards * Lists of animated feature films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Douglas
Jason Douglas (born February 14, 1973) is an American film, television and voice actor, known for portraying Tobin on AMC's '' The Walking Dead'', voicing Beerus in the anime film '' Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods ''and the series '' Dragon Ball Super'', Tomomi Masaoka in '' Psycho-Pass, Krieg in the video game '' Borderlands 2'' and its sequel, '' Borderlands 3''. Douglas is noted for his appearances in films, including ''Sin City'', '' Parkland'', '' Two Step'' and ''No Country for Old Men'' as well as recurring and guest appearances on hit TV shows such as ''Breaking Bad'', '' The Leftovers'', ''Nashville'', '' The Night Shift'', ''Preacher'', and '' Cruel Summer''. In addition to the role of Beerus in the '' Dragon Ball'' franchise, his prolific voice acting career includes leading roles in '' Chainsaw Man'', '' My Hero Academia'', ''RWBY'', ''Attack on Titan'', '' One Piece'', '' Fairy Tail'', '' Psycho-Pass'' and '' Parasyte''. Filmography Live-action Film Televisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukekiyo Kameyama
was a Japanese voice actor. He played many supporting roles in television dramas. Kameyama was employed by the talent management firm Kiraboshi. Death Kameyama died aged 58. The cause of death is pneumonia. Anime TV *'' Anpanman'' (Ankora) *'' Highschool! Kimen-gumi'' (Honekishi Muzō) *''Kimba the White Lion'' (3rd series) (Tony) *'' Konjiki no Gash Bell!!'' (Dr. Ichiro) *'' Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol'' (Musutaki) *'' Magical Angel Creamy Mami'' (Hayato Kidokoro) *'' Mahōjin Guru Guru'' (Kasegi) *'' Maison Ikkoku'' (Asuna's father) *'' Midnight Horror School'' (Saraman-sensei) *'' Shura no Toki – Age of Chaos'' ( Yagyū Munenori) *''Ranpō'' (Karatarō) *''Rurouni Kenshin'' (Detective Muraki) *'' Tokusō Kihei Dorvack'' (Pierre Bonaparte) *'' Zipang'' (Masanobu Tsuji) OVA *''Legend of the Galactic Heroes'' (Lao) Movies *'' Laputa: Castle in the Sky'' (Henri) Games *'' Brave Fencer Musashi'' (Harchinose) *''Kingdom Hearts II'' (Winnie-the-Pooh) *''Sly Cooper and The Thie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsuaki Hoshino
is a Japanese actor and voice actor who works for Arts Vision. He is married to Yūko Kobayashi. Filmography Anime series *'' Kyojin no Hoshi'' (xxxx) (Tetsuharu Kawakami) *''Touch'' (1985) (Ishigaki, Nagao) *'' Magical Emi, the Magic Star'' (1985) (Okubo) *'' Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics'' (1988) (Servant) *'' Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket'' (1989) (Andy) *'' Brave Exkaiser'' (1990) (Dash Max) *'' Kekko Kamen'' (1991) (Teacher Ben) *'' The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn'' (1992) (Jumbo Saber) *'' Black Jack'' (1993) (Soldier) *'' Brave Police J-Decker'' (1994) (Dumpson, Daisaku Omura) *''Slayers'' (1995) (Innkeeper) *'' Agent Aika'' (1997) (Bodyguard) *'' Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuiokuhen'' (1999) (Katagai) *''Pecola'' (2001) (Gao-san) *'' Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex'' (2002) (Sakakibara) *'' Heat Guy J'' (2002) (Alan Milchan) *''Hikaru no Go'' (2003) (Hirose, many others) *'' Uninhabited Planet Survive!'' (2004) (Bob) *'' Gallery Fake'' (2005) (Seiji Fujita) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenji Utsumi
was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Kitakyushu, affiliated with the self-founded Ken Production. He was best known for his roles in ''Sally the Witch (1966)'' (as Sally's Papa), ''Fist of the North Star'' (as Raoh and Kaioh), '' Dr. Slump Arale-chan'' (as Senbei Norimaki), the ''Dragon Ball'' series (as Shenlong, Commander Red, Reacoom and the Tenkaichi Budōkai announcer), ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' (as Alex Louis Armstrong) and ''Hajime no Ippo'' (as Coach Kamogawa). He was also known for dubbing over the voices of actors Carl Weathers, Steve McQueen, Jack Nicholson, Sammy Davis Jr., Victor Mature and Robert Shaw in the Japanese-language editions of their films. He received a lifetime achievement award at the third Seiyu Awards. Personal life He was married to fellow voice actor Michiko Nomura until his death. Death He died from peritoneal cancer at 3:01 PM in JST on June 13, 2013. Voice roles Television animation ;1963 * '' Wolf Boy Ken'' (One-Ey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazue Komiya
is a Japanese voice actress who is affiliated with Theater Echo. Filmography Anime television series *''Aim for the Ace!'' (Kyoko Otowa) *'' Ashita no Nadja'' (Johanna) *''Combat Mecha Xabungle'' (Greta Karas) *''Fullmetal Alchemist'' (Lebi) *''Hiatari Ryōkō!'' (Chigusa Mizusawa) *''La Seine no Hoshi'' (Princess Marie Therese) *'' Maison Ikkoku'' (Kasumi) *''Monster'' (Lunge's Wife) *'' Otome Yōkai Zakuro'' (Kushimatsu) *''Paranoia Agent'' (Misae Ikari) *'' Pygmalio'' (Medusa) *''Super Doll Licca-chan'' (Nanae Kayama) *'' Tekkaman: The Space Knight'' (Mūtan) *''Touch'' (Haruko Uesugi) *''Urusei Yatsura'' ( Ran (2nd voice)) *'' Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX'' (Tania) Original video animations *'' Giant Robo: The Animation'' (Youshi) *''Urusei Yatsura'' works (Ran) *'' Virgin Fleet'' (Suzukure Mibuno) Anime films *'' Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato'' (Sarbera) *''Touch'' works (Haruko Uesugi) *''Urusei Yatsura'' works (Ran) *'' Candy Candy the Movie'' works (Mrs. Ruth Leaga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houko Kuwashima
is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She is capable of playing a variety of roles, ranging from young boys to feminine women. She is affiliated with Aoni Production. Her first major role was as Yurika Misumaru in '' Martian Successor Nadesico'' and she has had lead or major roles in a number of others. She has voiced characters in several video games. On film, she has had voice roles as the title character in '' Princess Arete'' and in '' Space Battleship Yamato 2199'', '' Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa'' and '' Doraemon: Nobita in the Robot Kingdom''. She has performed songs for anime, such as , which was used as the opening theme to ''Blue Gender''. Biography Although a shy child, she was interested in acting as an escape from her real self, especially when she saw the musical and television dramas at the Shiki Theatre Company. While in elementary school, Kuwashima watched '' Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind'' while dreaming of becoming a voice actress. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsuru Miyamoto
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator. He is attached to Theatre Company Subaru. He is best known for Keiichi Nakagawa in '' Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo'', Roger Smith in ''The Big O'', Ougai Mori in ''Bungo Stray Dogs'', Gaku Yashiro in '' Erased'', Steven A. Starphase in ''Blood Blockade Battlefront'' and Maiza Avaro in ''Baccano!''. He Is the Japanese voice of adult Simba in ''The Lion King''. In the live action field, Miyamoto is the famous dubbing over artist of Ethan Hawke, Adrien Brody, Matthew Modine, Gil Bellows and Guy Pearce, and the first dub-over artist of Keanu Reeves and Brad Pitt. Filmography Anime series ;1990s *''YuYu Hakusho'' (1993) (Akarenja) *'' H2'' (1995) (Hideo Tachibana) *''Baby and Me'' (1996) ( Harumi Enoki) *'' Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo'' (1996) (Keiichi Nakagawa) *'' Kinda'ichi Case Files'' (1997) (Takuya Ogi) *''Fancy Lala'' (1998) (Katsunoshin Asaka-sensei) *'' Super Doll★Licca-chan'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edwin Neal
Joseph Edwin Neal Jr. (born July 12, 1945) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as the hitchhiker in ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'' and has been a voice talent, appearing on screen and off, including three voices in Wii's '' Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'' and three voices in the ''DC Universe Online'' game; those of Two-Face, Killer Croc, and Harvey Bullock. Neal set a record of doing 26 different voices in the only completely unedited version of all 103 episodes of ''Gatchaman'' ('' Battle of the Planets''), which included the lead villain Berg Katse. Early life and career Neal, after high school, studied at Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, Texas. While there, he auditioned for the role of the Hitchhiker in ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'', and got it. He has said that, when auditioning, he acted as an eccentric relative of his. The movie gained major popularity over the years and went on to become a cult classic Neal still continues to act. His most nota ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monica Rial
Monica Jean Rial (born October 5, 1975) is an American voice actress and ADR script writer affiliated with Funimation/Crunchyroll, ADV Films/ Sentai Filmworks and Toei Animation USA. She provides voices for English language versions of Japanese anime films and television series. Early life Monica Rial was born in Houston, Texas. Her father is from Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. When she was young, her family would often visit Spain. She would translate for her younger brother some of the European Spanish-dubbed cartoons, which included anime shows ''Doraemon'' and '' Dragon Ball Z'', often imitating the various characters. Rial studied ballet, tap, and jazz, but transitioned to musical theater when she was 12. She studied acting through high school as well as college at the University of Houston. In an interview with Otaku News, Rial mentioned voice actor inspirations from ''The Simpsons'', ''Family Guy'' and ''Beavis and Butt-head''. Career Rial's first voice-over role was s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
