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La Seine No Hoshi
is Japanese anime series by Soeisha (later renamed as Sunrise), which premiered in Japan on Fuji TV from April 4, 1975 and finished its run on December 26, 1975, spanning a total of 39 episodes. The title translates to English as "The Star of the Seine" or "The Seine's Star". It is based on Alain Delon's 1963 movie '' La Tulipe noire'' (which, in spite of the title, is based, in name only, on Alexandre Dumas, père's novel ''The Black Tulip''). It was created by Mitsuru Kaneko, and was directed by Masaaki Ōsumi (episodes 1-26) and Yoshiyuki Tomino (episodes 27-39). It was written by Sōji Yoshikawa, while the character designer was Akio Sugino. The music for the series was composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi. Plot The story is set in Paris, on the eve of the French Revolution. The civilians have been suffering under the tyrannical rule of Louis XVI. In order to release the people from their suffering, Simone, a young girl whose parents were killed by the aristocrats, deci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superhero Fiction
Superhero fiction is a genre of speculative fiction examining the adventures, personalities and ethics of costumed crime fighters known as superheroes, who often possess superhuman powers and battle similarly powered criminals known as supervillains. The genre primarily falls between hard fantasy and soft science fiction spectrum of scientific realism. It is most commonly associated with American comic books, though it has expanded into other media through adaptations and original works. Common plot elements Superheroes A superhero is most often the protagonist of superhero fiction. However, some titles, such as ''Marvels'' by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross, use superheroes as secondary characters. A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a type of stock character possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers" and dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes—ranging from brief epi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetsu Dezaki
is an anime director, producer, and screenwriter. After graduating from Tokyo Metropolitan North High School, he attended Hosei University. His younger brother was the late anime director Osamu Dezaki. Brief history Dezaki was born in Tokyo, Japan. After graduating from high school, he took a position at Toshiba while studying in the department of literature at Hosei University. While doing both of these, he continued to work on his dream job of working on movie production. He acted as the coach for the nine-member volleyball team at Toshiba. Dezaki also began pulling together an anime production team. Dezaki resigned after working for seven years at Toshiba, leaving Hosei University in the middle of a term as well. He began working for Gisaburō Sugii's company Art Fresh, working alongside his younger brother Osamu. His first works included writing the script for '' Attack No. 1'' and storyboarding '' Star of the Giants''. In 1969, Dezaki became a freelancer, directing and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osamu Saka
is a Japanese actor and voice actor, who is managed by talent agency Aoni Production. He was born in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture. Filmography Television animation ;1960s *'' Gigantor'' (1963) – Gavan *'' Kamui the Ninja'' (1969) – Sukumi ;1970s *'' Andersen Stories'' - King Neptune *''Space Battleship Yamato'' (1974) – Goer *''La Seine no Hoshi'' (1975) – Louis XVI ;1980s *''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' (1982) – Admiral Takashi Hayase *''Dragon Ball'' (1987) – Grandpa Son Gohan *''Little Women'' (1987) – Frederick March (Father) *''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' (1987) - Nome King (eps. 45-52) *''Patlabor'' (1989) – Seitaro Sakaki ;1990s *'' Anime Himitsu no Hanazono'' (1991) - Clevin/Craven *''Sailor Moon'' (1992) – Sakiko's Father (ep. 20), Old Man Owner (ep. 71), Edwards (ep. 108) *'' In the Beginning: The Bible Stories'' (1997) – Aaron *''Ehrgeiz'' (1997) – Balzak *''Cardcaptor Sakura'' (1998) – Masaki Amamiya (Sakura's great-grandfather) *''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reiko Mutō
was a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo, Japan. She is best known for playing the voice of Elizabeth Taylor in Japanese dubbed television and films, and playing main characters in ''Marvelous Melmo'' (as Melmo), ''Astro Boy'' as Uran (Astro Girl in the English version), and '' Moomin'' (as Non Non). As a child, she found she enjoyed acting after joining the child acting troupe Gekidan Komadori. Mutō died of acute heart failure on October 29, 2006 in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Roles Anime television series *'' Mighty Atom'' (1963–1966, Uran) *'' Ribbon Knight'' (1967–1968, Hecate, Venus) *'' Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae'' (1968–1969, Midori) *''Star of the Giants'' (1968–1971, Kyōko) *'' Dororo'' (1969, Mio) *'' Kamui the Ninja'' (1969, Tone (ep.8)) *'' Moomin'' (1969–1970 and 1972, Non Non) *''Attack No. 1'' (1969–1971, Michiru Sanjō) *'' Andersen Stories'' (1971, Psyche (eps. 49)) *'' Lupin III'' (1971–1972, Linda) *''Marvelous Melmo'' (1971–1972, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikio Terashima
Mikio (written: , , , , , , , , , in hiragana or in katakana) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese politician *, Japanese comedian *, Japanese composer, music arranger and producer *, Japanese politician * Mikio Hasemoto (1916–1943), American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese manga artist *, Japanese manga artist *, Japanese sport shooter *, Japanese alpine skier *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese ice hockey player * Japanese jurist, educator and politician *, Japanese actor *, Japanese film director, screenwriter and producer *, Japanese athlete *, Japanese speed skater *, Japanese singer-songwriter *, Japanese chief executive *, Japanese mathematician *, Japanese politician *, Japanese keyboardist *, Japanese karate master *, Japanese scientist {{given name Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Kiyoshi, (きよし or キヨシ), is a Japanese given name, also spelled Kyoshi. Possible meanings *'' Kyōshi'', a form of Japanese poetry *Kyōshi, a Japanese honorific Possible writings *清, "cleanse" *淳, "pure" *潔, "undefiled" *清志, "cleanse, intention" *清司, "cleanse, official" *聖, "holy" *澄, "lucidity" *潔司, "undefiled, official" People with the name * Akira Kawabata ("Kiyoshi"), pro wrestler *, Japanese sport wrestler *, Japanese pole vaulter *, Japanese film actor *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese admiral *, Japanese artist *, Japanese Enka singer *, Japanese historian and Shinto priest *, Japanese drummer of Asian Kung-Fu Generation *, a Shiatsu Master, Shiatsupractor (SPR), *, Japanese academic, historian and writer *, Japanese mathematician *, Japanese general soldier *, Japanese Christian journalist *, Japanese voice actor *, Japanese businessman *, Japanese actor *, Japanese photo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georges Danton
Georges Jacques Danton (; 26 October 1759 – 5 April 1794) was a French lawyer and a leading figure in the French Revolution. He became a deputy to the Paris Commune, presided in the Cordeliers district, and visited the Jacobin club. In August 1792 he became French Minister of Justice and was responsible for inciting the September Massacres. In Spring 1793 he supported the foundation of a Revolutionary Tribunal and became the first president of the Committee of Public Safety. After the Insurrection of 31 May – 2 June 1793 he changed his mind on the use of force and lost his seat in the committee; Danton and Robespierre became rivals. In early October 1793, he left politics but was urged to return to Paris to plead, as a moderate, for an end to the Terror. Danton's continual criticism of the Committee of Public Safety provoked further counter-attacks. At the end of March 1794, Danton made a speech announcing the end of the Terror. Within a week he became embroiled in a sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masako Nozawa
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator. Throughout her life, she has been affiliated with Production Baobab, 81 Produce and self-owned Office Nozawa; she is also affiliated with Aoni Production. Her late husband, Masaaki Tsukada, was also a voice actor. Nozawa is the voice of Son Goku, Son Gohan, & Son Goten in the popular anime franchise '' Dragon Ball''. She has also voiced Tetsurō Hoshino (''Galaxy Express 999'') and Kitarō (''GeGeGe no Kitarō'', first and second series and '' Hakaba Kitarō'' and '' Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: Oni-ō no Fukkatsu''). In addition, she has also voiced two separate characters named "Hiroshi"; a character in '' Dokonjō Gaeru'', and the characters known in the U.S. as "Pidge" and "Haggar" in '' Hyakujūō Golion''. She also voiced Doraemon in the 1973 anime, replacing Kōsei Tomita, who voiced the character in the first 26 episodes. In the 1979 anime, she was replaced by Nobuyo Ōyama, however, Nozawa voiced Doraemon again in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taichirō Hirokawa
was a Japanese voice actor and narrator. He was born in Tokyo on February 15, 1939, and died on March 3, 2008, in Shibuya from cancer. His death was announced at the beginning of the 2nd Seiyu Awards. Roles Film * Lupin the Third: Pilot Film (1969) (Arsène Lupin III) *Otoko wa tsurai yo (1969) (Sakura's boyfriend) *Warau Michael (2006) (Narrator) Television dramas * Phantom Agents (1964) (Tsukiaki) Television animation *Moomin (1969) (Snorken) *Tomorrow's Joe (1970) (Carlos Rivera) * Andersen Monogatari (1971) (Ib) * Star of the Giants (1971) (Nishioka) * Tensai Bakabon (1971) *Space Battleship Yamato Series (1974) (Mamoru Kodai) * Vicky the Viking (1974) (Snope) *La Seine no Hoshi (1975) (The Black Tulip, Narrator) * Captain Future (1978) (Captain Future) * Sherlock Hound (1984) (Holmes) *Miracle Girls (1993) (Narrator) *Soreike! Anpanman (1998) (Hamled) * Mezzo DSA (2004) (Kenichi Kurokawa) OVA * Yamato 2520 (1995) (Narrator) Theatrical animation * Saint Seiya: Legend of C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terumi Niki
Terumi (written: , , or in hiragana) is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese long-distance runner *, Japanese handball player *, Japanese women's footballer *, Japanese actress *, Japanese cyclist Male *, Japanese anti-nuclear and anti-war activist Fictional characters *Afuro Terumi, a fictional character from the ''Inazuma Eleven is an association football-themed media franchise created by Level-5. The franchise began with the release of ''Inazuma Eleven'' in 2008, with the game series selling over 8 million copies worldwide by 2016. In addition to video games, the franchi ...'' franchise *Yuuki Terumi, a fictional character from the game '' BlazBlue: Chronophantasma'' {{given name Japanese feminine given names Japanese unisex given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koorogi '73
were a Japanese backing vocals group best known for their contributions to the Super Robot series and Toei's Super Sentai and Kamen Rider Series. The group was disbanded after 1990. The Japanese word means "a cricket Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the centre of which is a pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps. The batting side scores runs by st ...." External linksFan site Anime musical groups Musical groups established in 1972 Musical groups disestablished in 1990 1972 establishments in Japan 1990 disestablishments in Japan {{anime-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otowa Yurikago Kai
Otowa Yurikago Kai () is a Japanese children's choir, established in 1933. It is so named from Otowa-cho, a place name in Bunkyō, Tokyo, where it was born, Yurikago, a Japanese word for cradle, and Kai, meaning an association or group. It has played an important role in broadcasting and recording Japanese and overseas children's songs in Japan. From 1943 to 1951, it also was NHK Tokyo Children's Choir, attached to the Tokyo Broadcasting Station (JOAK) of the NHK - Japan Broadcasting Corporation radio network. They are also well known for doing several theme songs for anime and tokusatsu shows, going by the name ''Columbia Yurikago Kai'', so named because they had a deal with Nippon Columbia. In 1990, it appeared in an independent concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Notable members Members with participation at Zecchino d’Oro: *Yumiko Ashikawa 芦川祐美子 (La pioggia, 1997, most notable member) * Minori Nara 奈良実乃里 (Spunta la luna, 2000) * Shiori Kitada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
