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Crusher Joe
is a series of science fiction novels written by Haruka Takachiho and published by Asahi Sonorama from 1977 to 2005 (an additional trilogy was published between 2013 and 2016). During the late 1970s one of the founding fathers of Studio Nue, Takachiho, decided that besides being a designer he would try his hand at penning novels. The result was ''Crusher Joe'', a group of antiheroes who were not the typical self-sacrificing types but noble in their own right nonetheless. ''Crusher Joe'' was made into an animated film in 1983 and two original video animation (OVA) episodes in 1989. The film version won the ''Animage'' Anime Grand Prix prize in 1983. The film features several guest designs by Katsuhiro Otomo, Akira Toriyama, Rumiko Takahashi and Hideo Azuma. In 2021, Takachiho revealed that he worked with Otomo on a sequel film "a long time ago." Otomo created a storyboard for the beginning of the sequel and gave it to Sunrise, but the project fell through. The movie and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haruka Takachiho
(born November 7, 1951, as in Nagoya, Japan) is a Japanese science fiction author and founder of Studio Nue. Takachiho is best known as the creator of '' Crusher Joe'', '' Dirty Pair'' and '' Dirty Pair Flash''. Helen McCarthy in ''500 Essential Anime Movies'' called him one of Japan's leading pulp novelists Takachiho established the anime production house Studio Nue in 1972, working as an anime producer and scenario writer, while still a student at Hosei University. He graduated three years later, in 1975, in social science. In 1977 Takachiho made his authorial debut with his novel "Crusher Joe: Rentai Wakusei Pizan no Kiki" ("Crusher Joe: Crisis on Solidarity Planet Pizan"). Two of Takachiho's stories have won Seiun Awards, "Daatipea no Dai Boken" ("Great Adventure of The Dirty Pair") for Best Japanese Short Story in 1980, and "Dirty Pair no Dai Gyakuten" ("The Dirty Pair Strike Again") for Best Japanese Novel in 1986. He held the title of Executive Secretary of the Science F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Animage
is a Japanese anime and entertainment magazine published by Tokuma Shoten since July 1978. Notable works serialized in the magazine include Hayao Miyazaki is a Japanese animator, filmmaker, and manga artist. He co-founded Studio Ghibli and serves as honorary chairman. Throughout his career, Miyazaki has attained international acclaim as a masterful storyteller and creator of Anime, Japanese ani ...'s manga '' Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind'' (1982—1994) and Saeko Himuro's novel '' Ocean Waves'' (1990–1992). History ''Animage'' was established in 1978 as the first magazine devoted to animation and comics aimed at a general public and not professionals. In 2007 the magazine started its online edition. Anime Grand Prix The Anime Grand Prix is the annual prize decided by the readers' votes to the anime of the year. The Anime Grand Prix started in 1979, and the first prize was announced at the issue 1980 January, generally announced at the next year's June issue e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Run Sasaki
, is a veteran Japanese voice actress. Born in Japan, she now lives in Seattle in the United States. History Run moved to the US and lives in Seattle since 2000. Anime Movies *''Crusher Joe'' (6th Japan Anime Grand prize movie) (Alfin) *''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' (Vannessa) *'' Ohayou Spank'' (Anna(dog)) *''The five star stories'' (Isha) *'' 2112: The Birth of Doraemon''(wife) TV series animation *''Sarutobi Sasuke'' (Princess Yukino) *'' Ultra Grandma'' (baby) *'' God Mars'' (boy Mars) *''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' (Vanessa) *''The Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (Mimsy Rath) *''Ginga Hyōryū Vifam'' (maruro) *''Aura Battler Dunbine'' (Elle) *'' Princess Sarah'' (gertrude) *''Blue Comet SPT Layzner'' (Karura) *'' Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon'' (Naru's Mother/Morga) *''Blue Comet SPT Layzner'' (Frevy) *'' Dancougar - Super Beast Machine God'' (Seacat) *'' Showa Ahozoshi Akanuke ichiban'' *''Hikari no Densetsu'' (Maria) *''High School! Kimengumi'' (Iko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Cummings
Brian Douglas Cummings is an American voice actor. He is known for his work in commercials, television and motion picture promos, cartoons and as the announcer on '' The All-New Let's Make a Deal'' from 1984 to 1985. Life and career Having begun the pursuit of his chosen career at a local radio station ( KSDN) in Aberdeen, South Dakota, during his senior year in high school, Brian set his sights high and has continued to "talk" a lot. Brian was the closing announcer for '' ALF'' in syndication, and he, along with Mark Elliott, has been one of the long-time voices of Buena Vista Home Entertainment (now Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment) trailers and promotions. He also did some narrations for some Sony Pictures Home Entertainment trailers, but is perhaps more known for his extensive work for Paramount Home Entertainment. Cummings has performed in multiple animated series since the 1980s. Among his most famous roles are those of Dimmy in '' The Snorks'', Morton Fizzback ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Takemura
is a Japanese voice actor. He is an alumnus of the theatrical troupe Gekidan Baraza, which was directed by Nachi Nozawa. His hobbies include billiards, skiing, fishing and tennis. Currently belongs to Office Kaoru. Anime TV *''After War Gundam X'' (Lancerow Dawell) *''Argento Soma'' (Mr. X) *''Future GPX Cyber Formula'' (Shinsuke Maki) *'' God Mazinger'' (Yamato Hibino) *''Highschool! Kimen-gumi'' (Men'ichi Nikaidō) *'' Metal Armor Dragonar'' (Werner Fritz) *''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED'' (Marco Morassim) *''Obake no Q-tarō'' (Godzilla) *''Ronin Warriors'' (Tōma Hashiba) *'' Round Vernian Vifam'' (Barts Ryan) *''Sazae-san'' (Jinmu Isazaka) *'' Transformers: Super-God Masterforce'' ( Ginrai) *'' Transformers: Victory'' (God Ginrai, Victory Leo) OVA *'' Armored Trooper Votoms: The Red Shoulder Document: Roots of Ambition'' (Carson) *'' Crusher Joe: The Ice Prison'' (Joe) *'' Crusher Joe: The Ultimate Weapon: Ash'' (Joe) *'' Kaze to Ki no Uta: Sanctus'' (Pascal Biquet) *'' Yoroiden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AnimEigo
AnimEigo is an American entertainment company that licenses and distributes anime, samurai films and Japanese cinema. Founded in 1988 by Robert Woodhead and Roe R. Adams III, the company was one of the first in North America dedicated to licensing anime and helped give anime a noticeable following in the region. Over its history, the company has released many anime titles, such as ''Urusei Yatsura'', You're Under Arrest (manga), ''You're Under Arrest'', ''Vampire Princess Miyu'', ''Otaku no Video'', the original ''Bubblegum Crisis'' OVA series, and ''Kimagure Orange Road''. Their name is a portmanteau of "anime" and "eigo" (英語), the Japanese word for the English language. History The company was founded in 1988 in Ithaca, New York, by Robert Woodhead and Roe R. Adams III. It is now based in Wilmington, North Carolina, and run by Natsumi Ueki, Woodhead's wife. Their first release was ''Metal Skin Panic Madox 01''. In July 2003, the company signed a deal with Koch Entertainme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enoki Films
is a Japanese studio based in the Enoki Building in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Shinjuku, Tokyo.Company Profile . Enoki Films USA. Retrieved on January 20, 2009. Enoki Films also had a North American division, Enoki Films USA, Inc., established in 1986,ReelTime Is Animated About Agreement With Enoki Films USA, Inc. Press Release, May 22, 2007 and headquartered in the Encino, Los Angeles, California, Encino area of Los Angeles, California, United States. Enoki Films USA acted as a middle-man between Japanese companies and American licensees, such as 4Kids Entertainment and Saban Entertainment, Saban. In May 2007, their content was made available as video ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalie (website)
is a Japanese entertainment news website that debuted on February 1, 2007. It is operated by Natasha, Inc. The website is named after the song of the same name by Julio Iglesias. ''Natalie'' has been providing news for such leading Japanese portals and social networks as Mobage Town, GREE, Livedoor, Excite, Mixi, and Yahoo! Japan. It has also been successful on Twitter, with 1,510,000 followers as of February 2017, being the third-most-followed Japanese media company, after '' The Mainichi Shimbun'' and '' The Asahi Shimbun''. History Natasha, Inc., a content provider, was founded in December 2005, becoming a limited company in February 2006 and being demutualized in January 2007. On February 1, 2007, Natasha, Inc. opened its own news website ''Natalie'', named after the song "Nathalie" by Julio Iglesias. It was dedicated exclusively to music news and created with the idea of updating on a daily basis, something that newspapers could not do. The website also offered o ... [...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] |
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is an American Video on demand#Subscription models, subscription video on-demand Over-the-top media service, over-the-top Streaming media, streaming service owned by Sony, Sony Group Corporation. The service primarily distributes films and television series produced by East Asian cinema, East Asian media, including Anime, Japanese anime, and is headquartered in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, with a Japanese branch located in Shibuya, Tokyo. Launched in mid-2006 by a group of University of California, Berkeley, graduates, the service has over 120million registered users worldwide. Crunchyroll was previously a subsidiary of Otter Media, itself a subsidiary of AT&T's WarnerMedia, and from 2016 to 2018, the service partnered with Funimation, which Sony acquired in 2017 and would eventually merge into its brand in 2022 after Sony acquired Crunchyroll from AT&T in 2021. Crunchyroll is a member of The Association of Japanese Animations (AJA). "Crunchyroll-Hime", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hideo Azuma
was a Japanese manga artist. Azuma made his professional debut in 1969 in the Akita Shoten manga magazine '' Manga Ō''. He was most well known for his science fiction ''lolicon''-themed works appearing in magazines such as ''Weekly Shōnen Champion'', as well as children's comedy series such as '' Nanako SOS'' and '' Little Pollon'' (which both became anime television series in the early 1980s). He has been called the "father of ''lolicon''". In 2005 he published an autobiographical manga titled '' Disappearance Diary'' that has won several awards including the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. His name is also sometimes romanized Hideo Aduma. Career Early years While attending Hokkaidō Urahoro High School, Azuma participated in the Hokkaidō branch office of '' COM'', along with other artists such as Monkey Punch and . In 1968, after graduating from high school, he moved to Tokyo and found employment with Toppan Printing. He left this job after three months to work as an ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumiko Takahashi
is a Japanese manga artist. With a career of several commercially successful works, beginning with ''Urusei Yatsura'' in 1978, she is one of Japan's best-known and wealthiest manga artists. Her works are known worldwide, where they have been translated into a variety of languages, with over 230 million copies in circulation; making Takahashi one of the best-selling authors of all time. She has won the Shogakukan Manga Award twice, once in 1980 for ''Urusei Yatsura'' and again in 2001 for '' Inuyasha'', and the Seiun Award twice, once in 1987 for ''Urusei Yatsura'' and again in 1989 for '' Mermaid Saga''. She also received the Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême in 2019, becoming the second woman and second Japanese to win the prize. In 2020, the Japanese government awarded Takahashi the Medal with Purple Ribbon for her contributions to the arts. Career Takahashi was born in Niigata, Japan.Takahashi, Rumiko. ''Ranma ½'' Vol. 1 (May 1993). Viz Communications: San Francisc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
