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F (manga)
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Noboru Rokuda about a country boy who fulfills his dream by racing in a Formula One car. It was serialized in ''Big Comic Spirits'' between June 15, 1985, and 1992 in the fourteenth to thirty-fifth issue of the magazine. ''F'' received the Shogakukan Manga Award in 1991 for seinen/general manga. It has been adapted into an anime series by Fuji TV and Kitty Film and was broadcast on Fuji TV between March 9, 1988, and December 23, 1988. Atsuko Nakajima of ''Ranma ½'' fame was an animation director on the series. The anime series was also telecast in Italy under the title ''F - Motori in pista''; the protagonist, Gunma Akagi, was renamed "Patrick" in this version. The anime version of Rokuda's earlier manga ''Dash Kappei'', made by Tatsunoko Production in 1981–1982, had also been successful in Italy. The sequel, ''F Regeneration Ruri'', was published by Shueisha in 12 bunkobon volumes from 2002 and June 2006. Anime ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sports
Sport pertains to any form of competitive physical activity or game that aims to use, maintain, or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to spectators. Sports can, through casual or organized participation, improve participants' physical health. Hundreds of sports exist, from those between single contestants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. In certain sports such as racing, many contestants may compete, simultaneously or consecutively, with one winner; in others, the contest (a ''match'') is between two sides, each attempting to exceed the other. Some sports allow a "tie" or "draw", in which there is no single winner; others provide tie-breaking methods to ensure one winner and one loser. A number of contests may be arranged in a tournament producing a champion. Many sports leagues make an annual champion by arranging game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atsuko Nakajima
is a Japanese animator, character designer, and illustrator. She is married to anime director and animator Tomohiro Hirata, with whom she also collaborated in the ''Trinity Blood'' anime (in which Nakajima was character designer and Hirata was director). Ms. Nakajima is strongly associated with the animated adaptations of the works of Rumiko Takahashi produced by Kitty Films, having worked as an animation director on ''Urusei Yatsura'', ''Ranma ½'' and ''Maison Ikkoku'' and as a character designer on ''Ranma ½''. Filmography * ''Cookin' Idol I! My! Mine!'' (TV): character designer * ''Fruits Basket'' (TV): genga artist * ''GetBackers'' (TV): animation director, character designer * '' Haunted Junction'' (TV): character designer * ''Jin Roh'': animator * ''Komi Can't Communicate'' (TV): character designer * ''Maison Ikkoku'' (TV): animation director * '' Maria-sama ga Miteru'' second season onward: character designer for the ED sequence, promotional pictures * ''Mon Colle Kni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rei Sakuma
is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and narrator from Tokyo, Japan. She is best known in Japan for her voice work in the long running children's series ''Soreike! Anpanman''; her most famous role in the English-speaking world, however, is probably as the Chinese Amazon Shampoo in ''Ranma ½''. Other popular roles include Yōko Sakakibara in '' Azuki-chan'', Mariemaia Khushrenada in '' New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz'', My Melody in '' Onegai My Melody'' and Mini-Doras in the Doraemon'' 1979 anime series Filmography Television animation *''The Story of Pollyanna, Girl of Love'' (1986), Sadie Dean *'' Tales of Little Women'' (1987), Amy March *'' Mami the Psychic'' (1987), Kaori Hana *''City Hunter 2'' (1988), Azusa Nakayama *'' F'' (1988), Ruiko *''Soreike! Anpanman'' (1988), Batako-san *''Ranma ½'' (1989), Shampoo *'' Dash! Yonkuro'' (1989), Rinko Sumeragi *''Moomin'' (1990), Little My *''Miracle Girls'' (1993), Rumiko Daijōji *''Doraemon'' (1994), Mini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kouji Tsujitani
''Kouji'' ({{zh, c=口技), which can be translated literally as "mouth skill" or "skill of mouth" is a Chinese vocal mimicry performance art which utilizes the human speech organs to mimic the sounds of everyday life. When this vocal mimicry is combined with varying degrees of story telling, acting, and singing, it results in the basic structure for a Kouji performance. The sounds most commonly used in Kouji tend to be those of animals, such as birds or dogs, but with the advancement of technology, Kouji has also come to incorporate imitations of busses, planes, and modern weapons. It is also now common to use a microphone in the performance of Kouji. Often the Kouji of a highly skilled performer so accurately mimics real life sounds that if the audience were to close their eyes, they might not be able to tell that the sounds were being produced by a human. Although it is an art form in and of itself, it may often be performed in combination with other traditional Chinese art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiyoyuki Yanada
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 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) – Takenori Akagi *''Shippū! Iron Leaguer'' (1993) - Gold Arm *'' Captain Tsubas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazue Takahashi
, known by the stage name , was a Japanese actress and voice actress. Kazue was best known as the voice of Shoutarou Kaneda ("Jimmy Sparks") in ''Tetsujin 28-go'' ("Gigantor"). She debuted in 1949. Kazue was also known for roles in Kaiju Booska and Sazae-san. Kazue graduated from Kasei-Gakuin University. In February 1998, she came down with myelodysplastic syndrome and was transported to the Bunkyo-ku Tokyo University hospital. Three days after her 70th birthday, Kazue died in the Bunkyo-ku Tokyo University hospital annex. She presumably died from bone marrow cancer. In February 2010, she received a posthumous "Special Merit Award" from the 4th Seiyū Awards. Voice roles Anime *'' Andersen Stories'' as Evil Queen, Kirt * ''Akane-chan'' as Hidemaro * ''Chibikko Remi to Meiken Kapi'' as Pepe * '' Dokonjo Gaeru'' as Goro * '' Doraemon (1973)'' as Suneo's Mother * '' F'' as Sayuri * '' Gauche the Cellist as Child tanuki * '' Gegege no Kitaro'' * '' Giant Robo'' as Rudo * ''Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hirotaka Suzuoki
was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture who graduated from Tokyo Keizai University. His best known roles include ''Mobile Suit Gundam'' ( Bright Noa), '' Captain Tsubasa'' ( Kojirou Hyuga), ''Saint Seiya'' ( Dragon Shiryū), ''Dragon Ball'' (Tenshinhan), ''The Transformers'' (Starscream), ''Ranma ½'' ( Tatewaki Kuno), ''Rurouni Kenshin'' (Saitō Hajime), ''Pokémon'' ( Giovanni), and ''Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3'' (Banjō Haran). He was also the official Japanese dub-voice for Tom Cruise and John Travolta. In 2006, Suzuoki died at the age of 56 as a result of lung cancer. Career Suzuoki's most notable trait is his soft, dignified voice. He was affiliated with Ken Production, in which he worked in many animation roles. In 1978, Suzuoki made his voice acting debut in ''Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3''. Suzuoki was the best friend of fellow voice actor Toru Furuya, who co-starred with him in several different series. Suzuoki felt that F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Ito
is a Japanese voice actor, employed by the talent management firm 81 Produce. He is best known for his role as Danzo Shimura in ''Naruto''. Filmography Television animation * 1984: '' Sei Jūshi Bismarck'' as Professor Charles Louvre * 1991: ''Armored Police Metal Jack'' as Fujihara * 1994: ''Montana Jones'' as Professor Giruto, Ambassador Soun * 1997: ''Detective Conan'' as Genichiro Kaneshiro * 1998: ''Alice SOS'' as Saboten Daimaoh * 1998: ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' as Chief Inspector * 1999: ''Pokémon'' Arujii * 1999: '' Zoids: Chaotic Century'' as Zeppelin II, Gaas * 2000: '' Tottoko Hamtaro'' as Old Man Roko * 2001-2002: '' Sabaku no Kaizoku! Captain Kuppa'' as Buritō * 2002: '' Rockman EXE'' as Eldest Cutman * 2003: '' Babar the Elephant'' (King Nōfan) * 2005: '' Starship Operators'' as President Rau * 2007: '' Naruto Shippuden'' as Danzō Shimura * 2010: '' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'' as Gardner * 2014: '' Barakamon'' (Kōsaku Kotoishi * 2018: '' Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc to Renk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akio Ohtsuka
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 (''Lupin III franchise''), Black Jack ('' Black Jack''), Solid Snake, Naked Snake, Solidus Snake and Venom Snake (''Metal Gear'' games), Gamigami Devil (''Popolocrois''), Ryoma Hoshi ('' Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony''), Shunsui Kyouraku (''Bleach''), Lieutenant Garuru (''Sgt. Frog''), Gwendel von Voltaire (''Kyo Kara Maoh!''), Batou (''Ghost in the Shell'' series and movies), Blackbeard/Marshall D. Teach (''One Piece''), Tadakatsu Honda (''Samurai Warriors'' and ''Warriors Orochi'' series), twin police inspectors Sango and Jugo Yokomizo (''Detective Conan''), Bryan Hawk (''Hajime no Ippo''), All For One (''My Hero Academia''), Thorkell ('' Vinland Saga''), Wamuu (''J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toshihiko Seki
is a Japanese actor, voice actor, singer and narrator. In June 2004, Seki was honored by the readers of Animage Magazine in the 26th Annual Reader's Poll, where he was ranked the 9th favorite voice actor, largely in recognition of his performance as Rau Le Creuset from ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED''. In August 2007 the Anime News Network called him one of the more prolific male voice actors with 215 roles credited to his name. Seki often voices characters who are very serious or easily agitated like Duo Maxwell in '' Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'', Iruka Umino in '' Naruto'', Kaien Shiba in ''Bleach'' and Genjo Sanzo in Saiyuki but he also plays deranged villains like Legato Bluesummers, Rau Le Creuset, Embryo and Muzan Kibutsuji. His most famous role is the Imagin Momotaros from ''Kamen Rider Den-O'', reprising the role numerous productions since then. In August 2020, he contracted COVID-19 and was hospitalized. He recovered and was discharged on August 14, 2020. Filmography Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bunkobon
In Japan, are small-format paperback books, designed to be affordable and space saving. The great majority of ''bunkobon'' are A6 (105×148mm or 4.1"×5.8") in size. They are sometimes illustrated and like other Japanese paperbacks usually have a dust wrapper over a plain cover. They are used for similar purposes as Western mass market paperbacks: generally for cheaper editions of books which have already been published as hardbacks. However, they are typically printed on durable paper and durably bound, and some works are initially published in ''bunkobon'' format. ''Bunkobon'' take their name from the publisher Iwanami Shoten, which in 1927, launched the Iwanami Bunko (Iwanami Library), a series of international works aimed "to bring the classics of new and old, east and west to the broadest possible audience." The original Iwanami Bunko series is credited for transforming books in Japan into affordable, mass-market commodities. The ''bunkobon'' format began to flouri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsunoko Production
and often shortened to , is a Japanese animation company. The studio's name has a double meaning in Japanese: "Tatsu's child" (Tatsu is a nickname for Tatsuo) and "sea dragon", the inspiration for its seahorse logo. Tatsunoko's headquarters are in Musashino, Tokyo. History The studio was founded in October 1962 by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida and his brothers Kenji and Toyoharu (better known by his pen name "Ippei Kuri"). The studio's first production was the 1965 TV series '' Space Ace''. Since then many figures in the anime industry have worked with Tatsunoko, including Mizuho Nishikubo, Hiroshi Sasagawa, Koichi Mashimo, Katsuhisa Yamada, Hideaki Anno (Tatsunoko provided animation work on the ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' TV series), and Kazuo Yamazaki. Sasagawa is notable for bringing his fondness for comedy animation to the forefront in Tatsunoko series such as the '' Time Bokan'' (1975) franchise. The company later licensed ''Macross'' to Harmony Gold, who then produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
