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Shippū! Iron Leaguer
is an anime television series produced by Sunrise. Directed by Tetsurō Amino and featuring mecha designs by Kunio Okawara, it premiered on TV Tokyo on April 6, 1993, and ended its run on March 29, 1994, spanning a total of 52 episodes. An original video animation (OVA) titled was released between November 21, 1994, and April 25, 1995. Characters Iron Leaguers * Baseball Leaguer. Voiced by Yasunori Matsumoto. * Soccer Leaguer. Voiced by Ryōtarō Okiayu. * Karate Leaguer. Voiced by Ryo Horikawa. * Football Leaguer. Voiced by Chafurin. * Kendo Leaguer. Voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi. * Basketball Leaguer. Voiced by Jūrōta Kosugi. * Hockey Leaguer. Voiced by Yukitoshi Hori. Gold Brothers *Gold Arm - Baseball Leaguer. Voiced by Yanada Kiyoyuki. *Gold Foot - Soccer Leaguer. Voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki. *Gold Mask - Baseball Leaguer. Voiced by Shinichiro Ohta. Humans * * Coach Eddie Ginjō * Ricardo Ginjō * * * * * Music ;Opening Theme: by Atsuo Tanimoto ;Ending Them ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mecha
In science fiction, or mechs are giant robots or machines, typically depicted as piloted, humanoid walking vehicles. The term was first used in Japanese (language), Japanese after shortening the English loanword or , but the meaning in Japanese is more inclusive, and or 'giant robot' is the narrower term. Real mechs vary greatly in size and shape, but are distinguished from vehicles by their biomorphic appearance, and are often much larger than human beings. Different Genre#Subgenre, subgenres exist, with varying connotations of realism. The concept of Super Robot and Real Robot are two such examples found in Japanese anime and manga. Real-world piloted robots or non-robots Robot locomotion, robotic platforms, existing or planned, may also be called "mechs". In Japanese, "mechs" may refer to mobile machinery or vehicles (not including aircraft, cars, motorcycles and HGV) in general, piloted or Mobile robot, otherwise. Characteristics 'Mecha' is an abbreviation, first used ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chafurin
, better known by his stage name is a Japanese actor and narrator who is affiliated with Office Osawa. He graduated from Toyo University, and he often plays middle-aged or older characters in anime. Filmography Television Original net animation (ONA) Films Video games Dubbing References External links * Chafurin at Ryu's Seiyuu Infos * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chafurin 1961 births Living people Japanese male stage actors Japanese male video game actors Japanese male voice actors Male voice actors from Saitama Prefecture Toyo University alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Video Games
The year 1994 was designated as the " International Year of the Family" and the "International Year of Sport and the Olympic Ideal" by the United Nations. In the Line Islands and Phoenix Islands of Kiribati, 1994 had only 364 days, omitting December 31. This was due to an adjustment of the International Date Line by the Kiribati government to bring all of its territories into the same calendar day. Events January * January 1 ** The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is established. ** Beginning of the Zapatista uprising in Mexico. * January 8 – '' Soyuz TM-18'': Valeri Polyakov begins his 437.7-day orbit of the Earth, eventually setting the world record for days spent in orbit. * January 11 – The Irish government announces the end of a 15-year broadcasting ban on the Provisional Irish Republican Army and its political arm Sinn Féin. * January 14 – U.S. President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin sign the Kremlin accords, which stop the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime News Network
Anime News Network (ANN) is a news website that reports on the status of anime, manga, video games, Japanese popular music and other related cultures within North America, Australia, Southeast Asia and Japan. The website offers reviews and other editorial content, forums where readers can discuss current issues and events, and an encyclopedia that contains many anime and manga with information on the staff, cast, theme music, plot summaries, and user ratings. The website was founded in July 1998 by Justin Sevakis, and operated the magazine '' Protoculture Addicts'' from 2005 to 2008. Based in the United States, it has separate versions of its news content aimed toward audiences in five separate regions: the United States and Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and India. History The website was founded by Justin Sevakis in July 1998. In May 2000, CEO Christopher Macdonald joined the website editorial staff, replacing editor-in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Robot Wars NEO
is a 2009 tactical role-playing game developed by Sazanami and published by Namco Bandai Games for the Wii. Gameplay ''NEO'' is the first ''Super Robot Wars'' title to appear on the Wii. ''NEO'' carries on from ''Super Robot Wars GC'' and ''Super Robot Wars XO'' by using 3D models for the battle animations, rather than the standard 2D sprite animation which the ''Super Robot Wars'' series is known for. ''NEO'' also stands out as the many anime series featured were shows aimed at a younger audience, three of the titles making a debut: ''Haō Taikei Ryū Knight'', ''NG Knight Lamune & 40'' and ''Shippū! Iron Leaguer'' originated in the early-to-mid-90s "chibi robo" style of robot anime marketed to children, in which the robots were presented with super-deformed proportions. Most of the Eldran series The is a toy and Japanese anime franchise begun by toy company Tomy in Japan. Tomy struck a cooperative deal with the animation studio Sunrise (known for its mecha series, most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Game Boy
The is a handheld game console developed by Nintendo, launched in the Japanese home market on April 21, 1989, followed by North America later that year and other territories from 1990 onwards. Following the success of the Game & Watch single-game handhelds, Nintendo developed the Game Boy to be more like a portable Video game console, console, with interchangeable cartridges. The concept proved highly successful, and the Game Boy family, Game Boy line became a cultural icon of the 1990s and early 2000s. The Game Boy was designed by the Nintendo Research & Development 1 team, led by Gunpei Yokoi and Satoru Okada. The device features a dot-matrix display, a D-pad, four game buttons, a single speaker, and uses Game Boy Game Pak, Game Pak cartridges. Its two-toned gray design included black, blue, and magenta accents, with softly rounded corners and a distinctive curved bottom-right edge. At launch in Japan it was sold as a standalone console, but in North America and Europe it came ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Video Game
A video game or computer game is an electronic game that involves interaction with a user interface or input device (such as a joystick, game controller, controller, computer keyboard, keyboard, or motion sensing device) to generate visual feedback from a display device, most commonly shown in a video format on a television set, computer monitor, flat-panel display or touchscreen on handheld devices, or a virtual reality headset. Most modern video games are audiovisual, with Sound, audio complement delivered through loudspeaker, speakers or headphones, and sometimes also with other types of sensory feedback (e.g., haptic technology that provides Touch, tactile sensations). Some video games also allow microphone and webcam inputs for voice chat in online gaming, in-game chatting and video game livestreaming, livestreaming. Video games are typically categorized according to their hardware platform, which traditionally includes arcade video games, console games, and PC game, comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metropolitan Basketball Association
The Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA), also shortened as Metroball, was a professional basketball league in the Philippines that ran for five seasons from 1998 until 2002. The MBA was established to rival the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The MBA contained between 8 and 15 teams which represented cities and provinces who played at home and away. Initially, the league was divided into two conferences: the Northern Conference for teams based in Luzon and the Southern Conference for teams based in Visayas and Mindanao. At the end of each season, the champions of each conference faced each other at the MBA National Finals to determine the league champion. Later, the MBA allowed companies to sponsor teams and attach their brand to the teams' names—and by the final season, used a three-conference format. The MBA's rules also differed slightly from the basic rules of basketball. Each of the five seasons had a different champion: the Pampanga Dragons, Manila Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kentarō Hayami
Kentarō, Kentaro, Kentarou or Kentaroh (written using such kanji as , , , , , , or ) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *DJ Kentaro (born 1982), Japanese DJ, remixer *, Japanese volleyball player *, Japanese composer, pianist *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese football player *, Japanese shogi player *, Japanese football player *, Japanese voice actor *, Japanese football player *, Japanese football player *, Japanese football player *, Japanese swimmer and Olympic medalist *, Japanese comedian, theatre director, manga artist *, Japanese alpine skier *, Japanese manga artist *, Japanese football player *, Japanese runner *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese football player *, Japanese film director *, Japanese model and actor *, Japanese football player *, Japanese composer and conductor, also known as Ken-P *, Japanese football player *, Japanese football player *, Japanese football player *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese wre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinichiro Ohta
is a Japanese voice actor and television announcer noted primarily in the English-speaking world for his appearance as the kitchen reporter in ''Iron Chef'', where he was known for his rapid-fire announcing style. On the English-language version of ''Iron Chef'', which aired on Food Network, Ohta's dialogue is dubbed by American voice actor Jeff Manning. Ohta's character is perhaps best known for his line, "Fukui-san?" (Mr. Fukui), which he would say several times per episode, when interrupting Kenji Fukui's commentary with a report from the field. His talent agency is Aoni Production. Filmography *'' Getter Robo Go'' (1991) - Guardman *''Sailor Moon'' (1992) - Ryo Urawa, Bumboo, Ned, Kamoi *'' Shippū! Iron Leaguer'' (1993) - Gold Mask *'' Aoki Densetsu Shoot'' (1993) - Tsuyoshi Akahori *'' Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks'' (1993) - Tenshu *'' Orguss 02'' (1993) - Lean *'' Captain Tsubasa J'' (1994) - Jun Misugi (adult) *''Marmalade Boy'' (1994) - Satoshi Miwa *'' Romeo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fumihiko Tachiki
is a Japanese voice actor, live-action actor, and narrator. Career Tachiki is known for his low voice. He serves as the narrator for ''Pride Fighting Championships'' and Dream. He and Toshiyuki Morikawa formed the band "2HEARTS" in 2003. Their song, "Ever Free", served as the ending theme for '' Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires''. Tachiki and Ami Mimatsu formed a previous band, "Takada Band". One of their works is the opening theme for '' Blue Seed''. In 2022, Tachiki received the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 16th Seiyu Awards. Filmography Television animation ;1990 *'' Be-Bop High School'' (Nakama, Tooru) ;1991 *'' Anime Himitsu no Hanazono'' (Mr. Pitcher) ;1994 * '' Brave Police J-Decker'' (Shadow Maru) ;1995 *''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' ( Gendo Ikari) ;1996 *''Detective Conan'' (Vodka) *'' Those Who Hunt Elves'' (Judge) ;1997 *'' Pocket Monsters'' (Matis, Anoki) ;1999 *'' Eden's Bowy'' (Vilog) *''Turn A Gundam'' (Muron Muron) ;2000 *''Hajime no Ippo'' (Fujiwara Yoshio) *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yanada Kiyoyuki
was a Japanese freelance voice actor who was formerly affiliated with Kyu Production, 81 Produce, and D-COLOR.「人気声優にがぶりより! 第32回 梁田清之さん」, Animedia February 1990, Gakken, February 1, 1990, magazine 01579-2, page 116 As a child, he wanted to be a physical education teacher before becoming a voice actor in 1987. The first role he auditioned for was Shutendouji in ''Ronin Warriors''. He took over some of the roles from the late Yō Yoshimura and Kazuyuki Sogabe. His hobbies included driving and sports such as baseball, soccer, and karate. On November 21, 2022, it was announced that Yanada died whilst undergoing cancer treatment on November 14 at the age of 57. Notable voice roles Television animation ;1980s *''Jushin Liger'' (1989) – Ryu Dolk ;1990s *''Kyatto Ninden Teyandee'' (1990) – Rikinoshin *''The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn'' (1992) – Turbo Lander, Violeece *''Slam Dunk'' (1993–96) – Takenori Akagi *''Shippū! Iron Leagu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
