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Nintama Rantarō
is a Japanese anime series produced by Ajia-do Animation Works and Japanese broadcast on NHK since April 10, 1993. It is an adaptation of the manga series '' Rakudai Ninja Rantarō'', written and illustrated by Sōbe Amako. ''Nintama Rantarō'' centers on the title character and his friends as they attend a school for budding ninjas. Like the manga on which it is based, there is a considerable amount of anachronisms for comedic purposes; for example, the titular character Rantarō is bespectacled. The anime also references other Japanese media personalities such as Ken Shimura. The series is currently the longest-running anime on NHK. The official English title is ''Ninjaboy Rantaro''. In July 2011, a live action film version directed by Takashi Miike titled '' Ninja Kids!!!'' was released. A sequel was released on July 6, 2013, called . Characters First Year Ha Class ; : :The main character, a bespectacled first-grade boy who is aiming to become an excellent ninja, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy
Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. Origins Comedy originated in ancient Greece: in Athenian democracy, the public opinion of voters was influenced by political satire performed by comic poets in Ancient Greek theatre, theaters. The theatrical genre of Greek comedy can be described as a dramatic performance pitting two groups, ages, genders, or societies against each other in an amusing ''agon'' or conflict. Northrop Frye depicted these two opposing sides as a "Society of Youth" and a "Society of the Old". A revised view characterizes the essential agon of comedy as a struggle between a relatively powerless youth and the societal conventions posing obstacles to his hopes. In this struggle, the youth then becomes constrained by his lack of social authority, and is left with little choice but to resort to ruses which e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninja Kids!!!
is a 2011 Japanese family-oriented comedy film directed by Takashi Miike. The film is live-action adaptation of the Japanese anime series ''Nintama Rantarō''. The film stars Seishiro Kato as Rantaro who is sent to a ninja training school by his parents. During the summer, they are challenged by a group of rival ninjas which culminates in a race to ring a bell on top of a mountain. ''Ninja Kids!!!'' had its world premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival on July 3, 2011 and was released theatrically in Japan on July 23 where it was the fourth-highest-grossing film in its opening week. Plot Set in the Muromachi period in early 16th-century Japan, the young ninja Rantaro ( Seishiro Kato) is born into a family of low-ranking ninjas. Rantaro is sent by his father and mother (Shido Nakamura and Rei Dan) to attend the six-year course at a Ninja Academy run by Denzo Yamada (Susumu Terajima). Rantaro's homeroom teacher is Hansuke Doi (Takahiro Miura) and head of the Ninja Girl class ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomiko Suzuki
was a Japanese voice actress who was born in Aichi Prefecture and was affiliated with Aoni Production at the time of her death. Suzuki's last film was '' Pokémon: Jirachi Wishmaker'' (where she voiced the protagonist Pokémon: Jirachi), released only a week and half after Suzuki's death from a heart attack on July 7, 2003, at the age of 47. Filmography * '' Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey'' - Spirit of the Sugar (1980) * '' Ikkyū-san'' – Mokunen (1975–1982) * '' Miss Machiko'' – Hiroshi (1981–1983) * '' Captain Tsubasa'' – Yayoi Aoba (1983–1986) * '' Fist of the North Star'' – '' Lin'' (1984–1986) * '' Ganbare, Kickers!'' - Kakeru Daichi (1986-1987) * '' Dragon Ball'' – Additional Voices (1986–1989) * '' Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies'' – Pansy (1986) * ''Saint Seiya , also known as ''Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac'' or simply ''Knights of the Zodiac'' (translated from the French title ''Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katana
A is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. Developed later than the ''tachi'', it was used by samurai in feudal Japan and worn with the edge facing upward. Since the Muromachi period, many old ''tachi'' were cut from the root and shortened, and the blade at the root was crushed and converted into a ''katana''. The specific term for ''katana'' in Japan is and the term ''katana'' (刀) often refers to single-edged swords from around the world. Etymology and loanwords The word ''katana'' first appears in Japanese in the ''Nihon Shoki'' of 720. The term is a compound of ''kata'' ("one side, one-sided") + ''na'' ("blade"),1995, (''w:Daijisen, Daijisen'') (in Japanese), w:Tōkyō, Tōkyō: w:Shogakukan, Shogakukan, , entry available onlinhere/span> in contrast to the double-sided ''Tsurugi (sword), tsurugi''. The ''katana'' belongs to the ''nihontō'' family of swords, and is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumiko Watanabe
is a Japanese voice actress. Her most notable roles include the eponymous protagonist of the Klonoa series, Sergeant Keroro in ''Sgt. Frog'', Shippō in '' InuYasha'', Mother in '' Atashin'chi'', and Regina in '' DokiDoki! PreCure''. She married Kōji Tsujitani in 2012. Filmography Anime Video games Audio dramas Dubbing roles ''Tokusatsu'' References External links * Kumiko Watanabe at Seiyuu.Info * {{DEFAULTSORT:Watanabe, Kumiko 1965 births Living people Voice actresses from Chiba Prefecture Japanese video game actresses 20th-century Japanese actresses 21st-century Japanese actresses Arts Vision voice actors Sigma Seven voice actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atsuko Mine
is a Japanese voice actress from Tokyo. She is employed by the talent management firm Production Baobab. Filmography Anime *'' Aesop World'' (Moguran, Usagi) *'' Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution'' (reporter) *'' Atashin'chi'' (Yukarin's grandmother) *'' Misha the Black Bear'' (Mrs. Taiga) *''Detective Conan'' (Kotoya Ryokan proprietor, Matsuko) *''Cooking Papa'' (Kokku-san, Mrs. Higashiyama, Hatsue, child, others) *''Crayon Shin-chan'' (Warugaki, young lady, old lady) *''Doraemon'' (Nobita's Grandmother (1st voice)) *''Fate/Zero'' (Martha Mackenzie) *''Fushigi Yûgi'' (Amiboshi's mother) *'' Game Center Arashi'' (Garae Ishino) *''GetBackers'' ( Ban Mido) *'' Gyakuten Ippatsuman'' (Granny) *'' Haikara-san ga Tōru'' (Countess Ijūin (Shinobu's mother)) *'' Ijiwaru Baa-san'' (Hana) *'' Ippatsu Kanta-kun'' (Opponent team member B, Boy B, Michiko) *''Jankenman'' (Umeboshi Grandma) *'' Kaibutsu kun (TV) 2'' (Gameru) *'' Kaiketsu Zorro no Densetsu'' (Maria) *'' Karakuri Kiden Hiwō Sen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urara Takano
, known by her stage name , is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator from Togane, Chiba. She is currently affiliated with and representative of REMAX. Her most prominent role has been in the ''Sakura Wars'' video game franchise, where she voices Maria Tachibana. Other major roles include Ryo Takaba in ''Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!'', Marller in ''Oh My Goddess!'', Tiger in ''Saber Marionette J'', Musashi Kazama in '' Grander Musashi'', Kai Hiwatari in ''Beyblade'', and Veffidas Feaze in ''Macross 7''. She is the mother of actress and voice actress . Filmography Anime *''After War Gundam X'' (Drasso) A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. *'' Animal Yokochō'' (Shimako Shima) *'' Anime Himitsu no Hanazono'' (Jim) *''Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!'' (Ryou Takaba) *'' Bakuten Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūko Kobayashi
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator, currently affiliated with 81 Produce and married to voice actor Mitsuaki Hoshino. Filmography Television animation *''Attacker You!'' (1984), You Hazuki *''Ranma ½'' (1989), Atsuko, Anna and Ling-Ling *''Alfred J. Kwak'' (1989), Winnie Wana *''Moomin'' (1990), The Mymble *'' Holly the Ghost'' (1991), Kyandi (Candy) *''Dragon Ball Z'' (1991), Maron *''Miracle Girls'' (1993), Noe *''Mobile Suit Victory Gundam'' (1993), Junko Jenko, Karel Massarik *''Nintama Rantarō'' (1993), Torawaka Satake, Shina Yamamoto *'' Tenchi Universe'' (1995), Mecha-Washu *'' Pocket Monsters'' (1997), Shigeru Ōkido ( Gary Oak) *'' Tenchi in Tokyo'' (1997), Washu Hakubi *'' Meizu Bakunetsu Jikū'' (1997), Rapier Saris *''Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure'' (1999), Akane Yamano *''Gensomaden Saiyuki'' (2000), Kouryuu (young Genjo Sanzo), Renli *''Tenchi Muyo! GXP'' (2002), Washu Hakubi *'' Black Jack'' (2005), Kazuo's mother *''One Piece'' (2007), Nico Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaoru Shimamura
, better known by the stage name , was a Japanese voice actress affiliated with 81 Produce. Shimamura died at 3:06pm JST on February 26, 2013, from breast cancer at a Yokohama hospital at the age of 43. Filmography Television animation *''Genesis Survivor Gaiarth'' (1992) (unlisted role in episode 3) *'' Moldiver'' (1993) (Nastassja) *'' Nintama Rantaro'' (1993) (Nintama) *'' Captain Tsubasa J'' (1994) (Mamoru Izawa (young)) *''Genocyber'' (1994) (Ratto) *''Macross 7'' (1994) (Rex) *'' Ping-Pong Club'' (1995) (Sayuri Ichijo, Sachiko Inoue, Miyuki Chiba, Hanadai, Onizuka, Sato, Ishizaka, Kaoru's Mother, Takashi's Mother) *''Wedding Peach'' (1995) (child in episodes 27, 29, and 30; Miss Kihara; Musashino-sensei in episode 2) *'' Battle Skipper'' (1995) (Sister) *'' New Cutie Honey'' (1995) (Suzie 7: episode 7) *'' Devil Lady'' (1998) (Ran Asuka) Unknown date *'' Atashin'chi'' (Ogawa Sensei (second)) *''Chibi Maruko-chan'' (Ueda) *''Cool Devices'' (Rui: Operation 4) *''Chrome Shell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroko Emori
is a Japanese voice actress who works for Aoni Production. Filmography Television animation *'' GeGeGe no Kitaro'' (1985), Sunakake Baba *''Saint Seiya'' (1986), Seiya (Young), Kiki *''Dragon Ball'' (1987), Chiaotzu *''Dragon Ball Z'' (1989), Chiaotzu, Bulma's Mother, Idasa's Mother *'' Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel'' (1989), Minea *'' Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai'' (1991), Piroro, Nabara *''Sailor Moon'' (1992), Balm, Garoben, Kazuko Tadashita *''Marmalade Boy'' (1994), Chiyako *'' Sailor Moon S'' (1994), Hurdler (Daimon) *''Ojarumaru'' (2001), Taruko *''Dragon Ball Kai'' (2009), Chiaotzu *''One Piece'' (2013), Jora; (2025), Vice-Admiral Bluegrass *'' Dragon Ball Super'' (2015), Chiaotzu Unknown date *'' Kamen no Ninja Akakage'' as Shōta *'' Blue Comet SPT Layzner'' as Anna Stephanie *'' BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako'' as Toshie, Sachi Tachibana *'' Chibi Maruko-chan'' as Oyone *'' Domain of Murder'' as Keita Toyama *'' Dr Slump'' as Aoi Kimidori *'' Gala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzuki Tomiko
was a Japanese voice actress who was born in Aichi Prefecture and was affiliated with Aoni Production at the time of her death. Suzuki's last film was '' Pokémon: Jirachi Wishmaker'' (where she voiced the protagonist Pokémon: Jirachi), released only a week and half after Suzuki's death from a heart attack on July 7, 2003, at the age of 47. Filmography * '' Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey'' - Spirit of the Sugar (1980) * '' Ikkyū-san'' – Mokunen (1975–1982) * ''Miss Machiko'' – Hiroshi (1981–1983) * ''Captain Tsubasa'' – Yayoi Aoba (1983–1986) * ''Fist of the North Star'' – '' Lin'' (1984–1986) * '' Ganbare, Kickers!'' - Kakeru Daichi (1986-1987) * ''Dragon Ball'' – Additional Voices (1986–1989) * '' Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies'' – Pansy (1986) * ''Saint Seiya'' – Yakov (Jacob, Hyoga's young friend) (1986–1990) * ''Dragon Ball Z'' – Dende, Marron, Bee (1989–1996) * ''Dragon Ball GT is a Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chie Satō
, also stylized as Chie Satou, is a Japanese voice actress who has been featured in a number of anime shows. She is most known for portraying various characters on a number of ''Pokémon'' television shows and as Bo-chan in ''Crayon Shin-chan''. Roles * Bolded names indicate a major role in the work Anime (film) * Seigi Choujin vs. Ancient Choujin (1985) - Preschooler C * Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku (1990) - Saiya-jin C * Crayon Shin-chan: Action Kamen vs Leotard Devil (1993) - Bo-chan * Crayon Shin-chan: The Secret Treasure of Buri Buri Kingdom (1994) - Bo-chan * Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... (1994) - Unlisted * Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition (1995) - Bo-chan * Marmalade Boy (1995) - Gastman Omega * Crayon Shin-chan: Adventure in Henderland (1996) - Bo-chan * Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness (1997) - Bo-chan * Crayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig's Hoof's Secret Mission (1998) - Bo-chan * Crayon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
