Listeners
is an original Japanese anime television series produced by MAPPA, created by Jin, and directed by Hiroaki Ando. The series aired from April 3 to June 19, 2020 on the Animeism programming block. Plot The series is set in a post-apocalyptic world where Humanity is defended from Earless attacks by the Players, the latter earning fame and fortune along the way. Echo Rec dreams of joining the Players and piloting a mecha of his own, but has no prospects of doing so, until he encounters μ - an enigmatic girl who's lost her memory and has an auxiliary port on her body. An auxiliary port signifies a Player; together, μ and Echo work together towards fame and fortune. Characters ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : Production and release On June 8, 2019, the original anime television series was announced by Jin, the creator of the ''Kagerou Project''. The series is animated by MAPPA and directed by Hiroaki Ando, with Da ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dai Satō
is a Japanese screenwriter and musician. Having begun scriptwriting at a young age and writing scripts for various companies, Satō later focused his attention on writing for anime series. The first major series he worked on was the groundbreaking 1998 Sunrise series ''Cowboy Bebop'', after which he worked on other well-known series, such as '' Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex'' and ''Wolf's Rain''. In 2005, Satō was the chief writer of '' Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven'', for which he received an award for best screenplay at the Tokyo International Anime Fair in 2006. In 2006 and 2007, Satō worked on the Sunrise OVA series '' Freedom Project'' (which featured director Katsuhiro Otomo). Satō also created his own consultant company, Frognation, with two of his acquaintances, which incorporated he and his friend Kengo Watanabe's own electronic music label Frogman Records. In 2007, after leaving Frognation, Satō established his own company Storyriders. Major works ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rie Kugimiya
is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She is best known for her voice performances in anime, which include Alphonse Elric in the '' Fullmetal Alchemist'' series, Kagura in '' Gintama'', and Happy in '' Fairy Tail'' and '' Edens Zero'', and in video games, such as Haruka Sawamura in the '' Yakuza'' series, Kiana Kaslana in '' Honkai Impact 3rd'', and Rise Kujikawa from ''Persona 4''. Because of her roles for characters such as Shana in '' Shakugan no Shana'', Louise in '' The Familiar of Zero'', Nagi Sanzenin in '' Hayate the Combat Butler'', Taiga Aisaka in '' Toradora!'', Aguri Madoka/Cure Ace in '' DokiDoki! PreCure'', and Aria Holmes Kanzaki in '' Aria the Scarlet Ammo'', some of her fans have nicknamed her the "Queen of Tsundere." She is currently represented by the talent agency I'm Enterprise. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 1st Seiyu Awards and for Best Actress in Supporting Role. She also won Best Actress in a Supporting Role wit ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yukana
, who goes by her mononymous stage name , is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Sigma Seven. Her major roles include Yuri Tanima in '' Wedding Peach'', Meiling Li in ''Cardcaptor Sakura'', Tessa in '' Full Metal Panic!'', Honoka Yukishiro (Cure White) in ''Futari wa Pretty Cure'', Ulrike in '' Kyo Kara Maoh!'', Yumiko Tomi in ''Fafner in the Azure'', C.C. in '' Code Geass'', Cecilia Alcott in '' Infinite Stratos'', and Kale in '' Dragon Ball Super''. In tokusatsu, she voices Mezool in '' Kamen Rider OOO''. In video games, she is the voice of Asahi Takashima in '' Money Idol Exchanger'', Tear Grants in ''Tales of the Abyss'', Ai Nanasaki in '' Amagami SS'', Niyon in '' Granblue Fantasy'', Dusk (Xi) in '' Arknights'', and Zhiming: Ethereal Enigma in '' Aether Gazer''. Biography During her childhood, Yukana was an ill girl who wasn’t expected to live past the age of 20. As she had hoped to leave a mark for her existence, Yukana chose a career in show busi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hiro Shimono
is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with I'm Enterprise. His notable roles include Ayato Kamina in '' RahXephon'', Akihisa Yoshii in ''Baka and Test'', Haruka Kasugano in ''Yosuga no Sora'', Keima Katsuragi in ''The World God Only Knows'', Syo Kurusu in '' Uta no Prince-sama'' series, Nai in '' Karneval'', Hanzō Urushihara in '' The Devil Is a Part-Timer!'', Norifumi Kawakami in '' Ace of Diamond'', Dabi in ''My Hero Academia'', Rex in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', Zenitsu Agatsuma in '' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'', Nacht Faust in ''Black Clover'', Ryunosuke Naruhodo in '' The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures,'' Rindou Haitani in '' Tokyo Revengers,'' adult Kozuki Momonosuke in ''One Piece'', and Nabiiyu in '' Princession Orchestra''. Personal life On July 2, 2021, it was announced that Shimono had tested positive for COVID-19 and was undergoing treatment. On July 12, 2021, it was announced Shimono has recovered and would return to resume activities. Shimono is ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Banjō Ginga
, sometimes credited as his real name , is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who was born in Kofu, Yamanashi. Ginga is affiliated with Aoni Production. He is married to voice actress Gara Takashima. Known for his deep baritone voice, his most well-known roles include Gihren Zabi (''Mobile Suit Gundam''), Crocodine ('' Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken''), Jean Paul Rocchina ('' Armored Trooper Votoms''), Shōhei Harada (''Touch''), Souther (''Fist of the North Star'', original 1980s series), Babbo (''MÄR''), Bayman in the ''Dead or Alive'' series, Heihachi Mishima and the various models of Jack in the ''Tekken'' series, and Liquid Snake and Zero in the ''Metal Gear'' series. His hobbies include painting, salsa dance, riding horses and playing music. On November 5, 2020, it was announced Ginga had tested positive for COVID-19. On November 16, 2020, it was announced that he had recovered. Filmography Television animation ;1975 *''Grendizer'' - Zuril ;1977 *'' Pla ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Reina Ueda
is a Japanese Voice acting in Japan, voice actress and singer from Toyama Prefecture. She is affiliated with 81 Produce. Beginning her career as a voice actress in 2012, her first main role was Naru Sekiya, the protagonist of the 2014 anime series ''Hanayamata''. She is also known for her roles as Mira Yurisaki in ''Dimension W'', Hane Sakura in ''Bakuon!!'', Mallow in ''List of Pokémon: Sun & Moon episodes, Pokémon: Sun & Moon'', Shiori Shinomiya in ''Sakura Quest'', Akane Shinjō in ''SSSS.Gridman'' and Mayu Nekoyashiki / Cure Lillian in ''Wonderful PreCure!''. She was one of the recipients of the Best New Actress Award in the 9th Seiyu Awards, 9th Seiyu Awards in 2015. She released a mini-album in 2016, and her first solo single in 2018. Biography Ueda was born in Toyama Prefecture on January 17, 1994. From an early age, she had an interest in performing, joining her school's theater club in elementary. While a member of her junior high school's theater club, she became i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Taku Yashiro
is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with VIMS talent agency. He won the Best Rookie Actor Award at the 12th Seiyu Awards. Filmography Anime series Original video animation (OVA) Original net animation (ONA) Anime films Video games Drama CDs Dubbing *''Cinderella'', James (James Corden) *''Gen V'', Luke Riordan / Golden Boy (Patrick Schwarzenegger) *'' Good Sam'', Dr. Isan M. Shah ( Omar Maskati) *''Haunted Mansion'', Ben Matthias (LaKeith Stanfield) *''High Strung Free Dance'', Zander ( Thomas Doherty) *'' John Wick: Chapter 4'', Mr. Nobody / The Tracker ( Shamier Anderson) *'' Mid90s'', Ray (Na-Kel Smith) *''Peninsula'', Captain Seo ( Koo Kyo-hwan) *'' The Pembrokeshire Murders'', Jack Wilkins (Steffan Cennydd) *'' Space Jam: A New Legacy'', Darius James (Ceyair J. Wright) *''The Wedding Invitation'', Graham (Eoin Macken Eoin Christopher Macken (born 21 February 1983) is an Irish actor, director, and model. Macken has modelled for Abercrombie and Fitch, Ralp ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yūto Uemura
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer. He is affiliated with Himawari Theatre Group. Personal life On March 16, 2024, Yūto announced that he had gotten married. Filmography Television drama *'' Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger'' (2003), Lad *'' Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger'' (2004), Hikaru Hiwatari *'' Fūrin Kazan'' (2007), Yokichi Kuzurasa *'' Maō'' (2008), Hitoshi Kasai (young) *''Karyū no Utage'' (2011), Takuya Honda Original home video *'' Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger: 10 Years After'' (2015), Hikaru Hiwatari Anime television series ;2002 *'' Cyborg 009'' - Aro, Black Ghost (child) ;2004 *'' Zipang'' - Yousuke (child) ;2005 *'' Monster'' - Johan (young) ;2008 *'' Michiko & Hatchin'' - Massan ;2013 *'' Gatchaman Crowds'' - Sanada ;2014 *'' Kamigami no Asobi'' - Tsukito Totsuka *'' Mushishi: Next Passage'' - Rokusuke ;2016 *'' Aikatsu Stars!'' - Nozomu Igarashi *'' B-Project: Kodou*Ambitious'' - Kazuna Masunaga *'' Bungo Stray Dogs'' - Atsushi Nakajima *'' Nanbaka'' - ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Junichi Suwabe
is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo. He is affiliated with Haikyō. His popular roles include Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in ''Bleach'', Omega Zero in '' Megaman Zero 3'', Keigo Atobe in ''The Prince of Tennis'', Victor Nikiforov in '' Yuri!!! on ICE'', Freed Justine in '' Fairy Tail'', Masataka Ninomiya in '' World Trigger'', Yami Sukehiro in ''Black Clover'', Sentinel Prime in '' Transformers: Animated'' & ''Transformers One'', Ryomen Sukuna in ''Jujutsu Kaisen'', Archer in ''Fate/stay night'', Ren Jinguji in '' Uta no Prince-sama'', Undertaker in '' Black Butler'', Leone Abbacchio in '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind'', Daiki Aomine in '' Kuroko's Basketball'', Jurota Shishida and Shōta Aizawa in ''My Hero Academia'', Dandy in ''Space Dandy'', Bercouli Synthesis One in ''Sword Art Online'', Akira Hayama in '' Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma'', Dark Choco Cookie in '' Cookie Run: Kingdom'', Shoei Barou in '' Blue Lock'', Oda Sakunosuke in ''Bungo Stray Dogs'' and Ry ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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MAPPA
is a Japanese animation studio headquartered in Nakano, Tokyo (formerly in Suginami, Tokyo). Founded in 2011 by Madhouse co-founder and producer Masao Maruyama, it has produced anime works including '' Terror in Resonance'', '' Yuri!!! on Ice'', '' In This Corner of the World'', '' Kakegurui'', '' Banana Fish'', '' Zombie Land Saga'', '' Dororo'' (in co-production with Tezuka Productions), '' Dorohedoro'', '' The God of High School'', '' Jujutsu Kaisen'', ''Attack on Titan'' ( season 4), '' Vinland Saga'' ( season 2), '' Chainsaw Man'', '' Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku'', and the 2024 adaptation of '' Ranma ½''. MAPPA is an acronym An acronym is a type of abbreviation consisting of a phrase whose only pronounced elements are the initial letters or initial sounds of words inside that phrase. Acronyms are often spelled with the initial Letter (alphabet), letter of each wor ... for Maruyama Animation Produce Project Association. Business History The studio was establishe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kana Hanazawa
is a Japanese actress and singer. A prolific voice performer in anime, she has amassed several film and television credits since her debut in 2003. She won the Seiyu Awards, Seiyu Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2015, and won the Newtype Anime Awards for Best Voice Actress three times in 2015, 2017 and 2018. Her debut single, , was released on April 25, 2012, under the Aniplex/Sony Music Entertainment Japan label. Career Hanazawa began acting when she was in kindergarten. She made regular appearances at the variety program ''Yappari Sanma Daisensei''. She made her voice acting debut as Holly in ''Last Exile.'' She played Ryoko Kaminagi in ''Zegapain''. She signed up with the voice acting agency Office Osawa. Hanazawa went to university in 2007, at the same time, she began to make her mark as a voice actress. She voiced the title character in ''Kobato.'', Suou in ''Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor'', Nadeko Sengoku in ''Bakemonogatari'', Angel Beats#Kanade Tachib ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shigeru Chiba
, known by the stage name , is a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator, talent and sound director from Kikuchi, Kumamoto. He is affiliated with the talent management firm 81 Produce. He is most known for the roles of Yoshihiro Kira from '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable'', the narrator of ''Fist of the North Star'', Megane from ''Urusei Yatsura'', Rei Ichidō from '' High School! Kimengumi'', Kazuma Kuwabara from ''YuYu Hakusho'', Pilaf from ''Dragon Ball'', Raditz and Garlic Jr. from '' Dragon Ball Z'', Buggy the Clown from ''One Piece'', Kefka Palazzo from '' Dissidia: Final Fantasy'', and Kōichi Todome from '' Kerberos saga''. He was also the voice acting mentor to Megumi Hayashibara. Career Originally a stunt actor, Chiba also appeared in the ''Nikkatsu Roman Porno'' film series. He starred in the "Let's Make a Chiba Shigeru Promotion Film" project film ''Kurenai no Gankyō'', as well as the Mamoru Oshii films ''Cerberus, Hell's Watchdog'' and ''Talk ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |