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Slayers Return
, also known as ''Slayers Movie 2 - The Return'', is a 1996 Japanese comic fantasy anime film written by Hajime Kanzaka and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Hiroshi Watanabe (Animation), Hiroshi Watanabe. It is the second film released in the ''Slayers'' saga and a sequel to 1995's ''Slayers The Motion Picture, Slayers Perfect'' that was itself followed by ''Slayers Great'' in 1997. In ''Slayers Return'', the mercenary heroines Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent are hired to rescue a village girl from an evil wizard who is searching there for a legendary treasure that might be an invincible magical weapon instrumental for his plan of world domination. The film was met with a positive reception and was also adapted into a manga version by Kanzaka and Shoko Yoshinaka. Plot Young sorceresses Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent travel across the world in search of adventure and money, bickering with each other along the way. They meet a girl named Saleena, who seems to be a random victim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hajime Kanzaka
is a Japanese novelist and manga story writer from Asago, Hyōgo Prefecture. Kanzaka is best known for writing the '' Slayers'' novels that were adapted into the hit anime series, OVA and manga spin-offs. Career After graduating Kobe Art Technical College, Kanzaka worked as a salaryman until, on a whim, he submitted ''Slayers'' to the 1st Fantasia Awards (1989). It was nominated as the runner-up, and due to his home not having a telephone, he received the news via the mail. The same year, ''Slayers'' began serialization under the Dragon Magazine, making his official debut. During the early days of the light novel industry, most writers came from other non-writing professions, but nowadays most light novelists debut due to winning awards, a trend seemingly started by Kanzaka. Later, he would be a judge for the Fantasia Awards. In-addition to publishing with Fujimi Shobo , formerly , was a Japanese publisher that specialized in light novels, manga, Japanese role-playing ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naga The Serpent
is a fictional character in the light novel, anime, manga, radio drama and game versions of Hajime Kanzaka's media franchise ''Slayers'', who was introduced in '' Dragon Magazine'' in 1990. She is also often known as Naga the White Serpent, which is a more literal translation from Japanese ( 白蛇JP, "white snake"), and an early English version by A.D. Vision had her name transliterated as "Nahga". The name she is best known by is in reality an alias of Princess Gracia Ul Naga Saillune (Japanese: グレイシアウルナーガセイルーン ''Gureishia Uru Nāga Seirūn''). The character has great magical powers and an unstable but resilient personality. She is particularly obsessed with a fellow wandering sorceress and the central character of ''Slayers'', Lina Inverse. While occasionally referred to as Lina's sidekick and traveling partner, Naga's arrogance and self-imagined rivalry made her just as likely to antagonize Lina during the course of any story. Naga is a few years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Double Feature
The double feature is a Film, motion picture industry phenomenon in which theaters would exhibit two films for the price of one, supplanting an earlier format in which the presentation of one feature film would be followed by various short subject reels. Operatic use Opera houses staged two operas together for the sake of providing long performance for the audience. This was related to one-act or two-act short operas that were otherwise commercially hard to stage alone. A prominent example is the double-bill of ''Pagliacci'' with ''Cavalleria rusticana'' first staged on 22 December 1893 by the Metropolitan Opera, Met (NYC). The two operas have since been frequently performed as a double bill, a pairing referred to in the operatic world colloquially as "Cav and Pag". Origin and format The double feature originated in the later 1930s. Though the dominant presentation model, consisting of all or some of the following, continued well into the 1940s: * One or more live acts * An anima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toei Animation
is a Japanese animation studio primarily controlled by its namesake Toei Company. It has produced numerous series, including '' Sally the Witch'', '' GeGeGe no Kitarō'', '' Mazinger Z'', '' Galaxy Express 999'', '' Cutie Honey'', '' Dr. Slump'', '' Dragon Ball'', ''Saint Seiya'', '' Sailor Moon'', ''Slam Dunk'', '' Digimon'', '' One Piece'', '' Toriko'', '' World Trigger'', '' The Transformers'' (between 1984 and 1990, including several Japanese exclusive productions), and the ''Pretty Cure'' series. History The studio was founded by animators Kenzō Masaoka and Sanae Yamamoto in 1948 as often shortened to . In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was renamed , doing business as Toei Animation Co., Ltd. outside Japan. In 1998, the Japanese name was renamed to Toei Animation. It has created a number of TV series and movies and adapted Japanese comics as animated series, many popular worldwide. Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, Yasuji Mori, Leiji Matsumoto and Yōichi Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Kleinhenz
Michael Anthony Kleinhenz (November 14, 1951 – July 11, 2008) was an American voice actor who frequently participated in translation and dubbing of Japanese anime. His voice also appeared in national TV and radio advertisements and local advertisements in the Houston area. History Mike was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, New Jersey in 1969 and from the University of Cincinnati in 1974 with a B.A. degree in Radio and TV Broadcasting. After college he settled in Houston, Texas. He married Sydnie Diane Meltzer in 1981 (divorced 2003) and raised five sons. In college, Mike led the Bearcats defensive line and was selected to play in the Ohio Shrine Bowl. After graduation, he tried out with the San Francisco Giants and played pre-season football for the Houston Oilers. Shortly before his first son was born, Mike competed in the 35K racewalk at the US Olympic Festival. He remained active throughout his life. His sports interests i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akio Ōtsuka
is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator from the Tokyo Metropolitan area. He is attached to Mausu Promotion. The astringent and calm quality of his deep voice has landed him many roles in films, dubbing, animation, and video games. He is most known for the roles of second generation Jigen Daisuke in ''Lupin III'', the titular protagonist in '' Black Jack'', Solid Snake, Naked Snake, Solidus Snake, and Venom Snake in the ''Metal Gear'' series, Gamigami Devil in '' Popolocrois'', Ryoma Hoshi in '' Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony'', Shunsui Kyouraku in ''Bleach'', Lieutenant Garuru in ''Sgt. Frog'', Gwendel von Voltaire in '' Kyo Kara Maoh!'', Batou in ''Ghost in the Shell'', Blackbeard in ''One Piece'', Tadakatsu Honda in the '' Samurai Warriors'' and ''Warriors Orochi'' series, Sango and Jugo Yokomizo in ''Detective Conan'', Bryan Hawk in '' Hajime no Ippo'', Zen Shigaraki/All For One in ''My Hero Academia'', Thorkell in '' Vinland Saga'', Wamuu in '' JoJo's B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minoru Inaba
is a Japanese voice actor from Shizuoka Prefecture. He is affiliated with Ken Production. Inaba is best known for his roles in Disney productions (as Dale), ''Buzz Lightyear of Star Command'' (as Buzz Lightyear), and '' The Transformers'' (as Cyclonus and Razorclaw). He also voiced as Gaogao-san the anthropomorphic Lion Scientist in the Shimajiro TV series and Shimajiro film series. Filmography Television animation ;1979 * '' The Ultraman'' – Fisherman * '' Kagaku Ninja-Tai Gatchaman F'' – Gyarakuta members ;1980 * '' Nodoka Mori no Dobutsu Daisakusen'' – Adam * '' Space Runaway Ideon'' – Rekuran * '' Space Warrior Baldios'' – Morgan, Robot Soldiers ;1981 * '' Golden Warrior Gold Lightan'' – Futoshi "Bikku" Mizumi * '' Voltron'' – Cobra * '' Belle and Sebastian'' – Barber, Pastor, General Store ;1982 * '' Gyakuten! Ippatsuman'' – Sankano & Tome * '' Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' – Linn Shaochin, Maistroff, Oigul * '' Warrior of Love Rainbowman'' – D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luci Christian
Luci Christian is an American voice actress and ADR script writer. She has provided many voices for English versions of Japanese anime series and films. Life and career Christian grew up in Texas, where her parents, Mike and Barbara, were high school teachers. From age 3 to 9, she participated in some local beauty pageants, and later got involved in theater programs in high school. In college, she originally pursued journalism, but changed to theatre when she was offered a scholarship. She got her bachelor's degree in Theatre from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, and her Master of Fine Arts in Theatre at the Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her involvement in anime starts in ADV Films in Houston where she had some bit parts in '' Those Who Hunt Elves'' that involved about three hours of studio time. She did not hear back for some time until she got cast in '' Neo Ranga''. A few weeks later, she auditioned and got her first starring role as K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maya Okamoto
is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer from Tokyo, Japan. Filmography Television animation *''Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'' (1985), Emma Sheen * ''Touch'' (1985), Natsuko *''Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' (1986), Leina Ashta *'' The Bush Baby'' (1992), Jacqueline Rhodes *''The Irresponsible Captain Tylor'' (1993), Nurse Harumi *'' Blue Seed'' (1994), Yayoi *'' Lupin III: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure'' (1995), Diana *''Wedding Peach'' (1995), Natsumi *''Virtua Fighter'' (1995–1996), Sarah Bryant *'' Magical Project S'' (1996), Ramia *''Martian Successor Nadesico'' (1996), Haruka Minato *'' B't X'' (1996), B't Mirage *'' Burn Up! Excess'' (1997), Maya *'' Saber Marionette'' (1997), Marine *'' Saber Marionette J Again'' (1997), Marine *'' Grander Musashi'' (1998), Sayaka Shirase *'' Silent Möbius'' (1998), Saiko Yuki *''Sakura Wars'' (2000), Soletta Orihime *'' Hataraki Man'' (2006), Masami Araki *'' D.Gray-man'' (2007), Eliade *''Gintama'' (2007), Ane *'' The Wallflower'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisuke Gori
is a common masculine Japanese given name. Written forms Daisuke can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *大輔, "big, assist" *大介, "big, mediate" *大祐, "big, bless" *大助, "big, help" *大典, "big, law/rule/ceremony" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. Manga artists * Daisuke Higuchi (樋口 大輔), a Japanese female manga artist best known for her work on '' Whistle!'' * Daisuke Igarashi (五十嵐大介), a Japanese manga artist known for his bold, detailed art style and innovative storytelling *Daisuke Moriyama (森山大輔), a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the ''Chrono Crusade'' series Sportspeople *, Japanese long jumper *, Japanese Paralympic swimmer *, Japanese water polo player * Daisuke Ikeshima (池島 大介), retired Japanese race walker *, Japanese golfer *, Japanese Paralympic swimmer *Daisuke Matsuzaka (松坂 大輔), retired Japanese professional baseball pitcher * Daisuke Murakami (snowboa ... [...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] |
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] |
