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A-Ko The Versus
''Project A-ko: Gray Side/Blue Side'' is a 1990 Japanese anime OVA series directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima. Though it features the main characters of the '' Project A-ko'' series, it is set in an alternate universe. It was released in two episodes: "Gray Side" in July 21 and "Blue Side" in August 21. Plot A-ko and B-ko are bounty-hunter partners who hunt giant tortoises on a sand planet. When C-ko is kidnapped by a gang of space pirates, A-ko and B-ko set off to rescue her—thinking only of the reward money offered by her wealthy father. Aided by a pint-sized Galactic Police Officer named Maruten, the girls discover that C-ko's abduction is part of a much larger scheme. Gail, the charismatic leader of the space pirates, intends to use C-ko's body as a host for the spirit of Xena, a long-dead sorceress. Although Gail believes that Xena will "purify" the universe, he is oblivious to her true motive—to annihilate all universes and create a new one in which she is the absolute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuhiko Nishijima
is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist, and director known for panty- fanservice. Films *'' Project A-ko'' (1986), director *'' Project A-ko: Grey Side/Blue Side'' (1990), director *'' Honō no Tenkōsei'' (1991), Director, Animation Director *''Megami Paradise'' (1995), director *'' Sailor Victory'' (1995), director *'' Agent Aika'' (1997), director, storyboard *''Labyrinth of Flames is a Japanese 2-episode OVA anime series created and produced by Studio Fantasia and directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima. It was released from September 25, 2000 to December 21, 2000. The OVA was licensed by Central Park Media under the U.S. Manga ...'' (2000), director, storyboard *'' Najica Blitz Tactics'' (2001), director *''Office Lingerie'' (2001), director *'' Kirameki Project'' (2005), director *'' Aika R-16: Virgin Mission'' (2007), director, storyboard *'' G-Taste'' (2010), director *'' Nozoki Ana'' (2013), director References External links * * Katsuhiko Nishijimaprofile page a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michie Tomizawa
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer born in Maruko, Nagano Prefecture and raised in Shinmachi, Gunma. Life and career She is most known for the roles of Matsuzaka-Sensei ('' Crayon Shin-chan''), Manami Kasuga (''Kimagure Orange Road''), Linna Yamazaki (''Bubblegum Crisis''), Rei Hino / Sailor Mars (''Sailor Moon''), Sumire Kanzaki (''Sakura Wars''), and Emi Ogasawara (''Ghost Sweeper Mikami''). Tomizawa temporarily retired from voice acting before getting married in 2002. She came out of retirement for 2004's ''Disgaea'' and 2006's ''Black Lagoon''. She also appeared in a number of Musical Kayou Shows as her ''Sakura Taisen'' character Sumire; she retired from the annual performances after getting married but came back for the 2005 show, the final show in 2006, and the 2007 Budoukan show. Although said to have retired from the Sakura Taisen world, she did, however, appear backstage in scenes of Hanagumi Camera and later on stage during some of the later shows. ... [...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 Canada, it has separate versions of its news content aimed toward audiences in four separate regions: the United States and Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. 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-chief Isaac Alexander. On June 30, 2002, Anime N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ted Cole
Theodore Cole (born April 5, 1971) is a Canadian voice actor who works with Ocean Productions in numerous anime dubs. He's best known for his roles as Tatewaki Kuno in ''Ranma ½'', Chang Wufei in ''Gundam Wing'', Yamcha in the Ocean dub of '' Dragon Ball Z'' and Neil in '' Class of the Titans''. He has also done live-action work as well. Filmography Anime dubbing * '' Dokkoida!?'' - Pierre the Slave * '' Death Note'' - Reiji Namikawa, Ito Shiroba, John McEnroe/Larry Conners, Jack Neylon/Kal Snydar * '' Dragon Ball'' - Yamcha (Ocean dub) * '' Dragon Ball Z'' (Ocean dub) - Yamcha, Android 17, Jewel, Pui Pui, Korin (Seasons 4–9), Turles * '' Dragon Ball Z Kai'' - Yamcha (Ocean Group Dub) * ''Gintama°'' - Hasegawa * ''Hamtaro'' - Boss, Curtis Milan * '' Hikaru no Go'' - Michio Shirakawa * ''Inuyasha'' - Lord Kuranosuke Takeda * '' Master Keaton'' - Taichi Hiraga Keaton * '' Megaman NT Warrior'' - Glyde * '' Mobile Suit Gundam'' - Wakkein * '' Mobile Suit Gundam 00'' - David C ... [...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. Takemura is employed by a talent management firm. 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 B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Dobson (actor)
Paul Dobson is a British-born Canadian voice actor who works for various studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He performed Naraku and Myoga from ''Inuyasha'', Doctor Doom from '' Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes'', Juggernaut from '' X-Men: Evolution'', Happosai from ''Ranma ½'', Enzo Matrix from ''ReBoot'', Folken Fanel from the Ocean dub of '' Escaflowne'', Zarbon from the Ocean dub of ''Dragon Ball Z'', Graveheart from ''Shadow Raiders'', various characters from several ''Transformers'' series ('' Beast Machines'', ''Armada'', ''Energon'' and '' Cybertron''), Moo from '' Monster Rancher'', Graham Aker from ''Mobile Suit Gundam 00 is a Japanese anime television series, the eleventh installment in Sunrise studio's long-running '' Gundam'' franchise comprising two seasons. The series is set on a futuristic Earth and is centered on the exploits of the fictional paramil ...'' series, Sensei Wu from '' Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu'' and va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Show Hayami
, known professionally as , is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer. He is mainly known for his smooth, deep voice. During his career, he has played a wide range of characters from kind-hearted heroes ( Father Remington, Maximilian Jenius, Nicholas D. Wolfwood) to twisted sociopaths ( Sōsuke Aizen, Muraki Kazutaka, Enrico Maxwell and '' LoL'' champion Jhin). He is married to Rei Igarashi and works for Rush Style. Filmography Television animation ;1981 *'' Queen Millennia'', Millennium Thief A (as Yasushi Ōhama) ;1982 *'' Armored Fleet Dairugger XV'', Tatsuo Izumo *''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'', Maximilian Jenius *'' The New Adventures of Maya the Honey Bee'', Max ;1983 *'' Aura Battler Dunbine'', Burn Bunnings *'' Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne'', Terryman, The Ninja, The Hawkman *'' The Super Dimension Century Orguss'', Kei Katsuragi ;1984 *'' Heavy Metal L-Gaim'', Gavlet Gablae, Preita Quoize ;1986 *'' Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin'', Kisaragi *'' Machin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynda Boyd
Lynda Boyd (born January 28, 1965) is a Canadian actress, singer, dancer, musician, and writer. She is perhaps best known for her roles in the films ''Final Destination 2'' (2003), ''An Unfinished Life'' (2005), ''She's the Man'' (2006), and ''On Thin Ice'', with Diane Keaton. She had minor roles in ''I Spy'' (2002), '' About A Girl'' (2007/08), '' The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift'' (2006), and '' Intern Academy'' (2004). She was also the voice of Cologne in ''Ranma ½'', and the voice of Viv the Bunny on the Sunbow cartoon series ''Littlest Pet Shop''. Career She played the lead role for four seasons in WTN's ''You, Me, and the Kids''. Boyd also wrote three of the episodes. Boyd appeared as recurring villainess Dana Whitcomb in six episodes of SyFy Channel's ''Sanctuary'' from 2008-2009. Boyd has garnered Gemini Award nominations for ABC Family Channel's ''Falcon Beach'' and ''Republic of Doyle''. A singer for many years, Boyd has starred in such musicals as ''The Rock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saeko Shimazu
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator from Isehara. Shimazu is notable for having had voice roles in all four of the major anime television series based on the works of Rumiko Takahashi - she played Shinobu Miyake in ''Urusei Yatsura'', Sayoko Kuroki in '' Maison Ikkoku'', Kodachi Kuno in ''Ranma ½'', and Abi-hime in ''InuYasha''. Shimazu is currently a freelancer. Filmography Television animation ;1980 *'' Space Warrior Baldios'' (Emily) *''Rescueman'' (Nana) *'' Mighty Atom'' (Midori) ;1981 *''Urusei Yatsura'' ( Shinobu Miyake) *'' Golden Warrior Gold Lightan'' (Emi Takakura, Aishi Raitan) *'' Dr. Slump'' (Hiyoko) *'' Dokonjō Gaeru'' (Pato) *'' Muteking, The Dashing Warrior'' (Kiyomi) ;1982 *'' Gyakuten! Ippatsuman'' (Mikaduki Nana) *'' Sasuga no Sarutobi'' (Kirigia Mako) *'' Combat Mecha Xabungle'' (Rag Uralo) *''Don Dracula'' (Chocola) *''Miss Machiko'' (Ririi Sugishita) *'' Magical Princess Minky Momo'' (Merijien, Chimuru, Teia) ;1983 *'' Cobra'' (Eris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Newman (actor)
Richard Newman (born November 2) is an American actor who is notable for his numerous voice roles in ''Transformers''. Career Newman started his voice-over career in 1990 with ''Dragon Warrior''. He has also had roles in ''Dragon Ball Z'', '' RoboCop: Alpha Commando'', ''Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century'', and ''Spider-Man Unlimited'' as well as ''InuYasha'', ''Oban Star Racers'', '' MegaMan NT Warrior'', and ''Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars''. He is perhaps best known for his portrayals of Rhinox in '' Beast Wars: Transformers'' (''Beasties'' in Canada) and M. Bison in the ''Street Fighter'' cartoon series. Newman also provided arch-villain Phaeton's voice in the animated television series ''Exosquad''. Among his most recent roles are Bear Hugger (a Canadian boxer) in ''Punch-Out!!'', and Cranky Doodle Donkey in '' My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic''. In the late 1990s, Newman went over to Toronto to work with the successful animation company Nelvana and lent his voic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masami Kikuchi
is a Japanese voice actor and narrator. He was affiliated with Troubador Music Office until March 2010. He then worked as freelance until April 2011, when he was employed by Kenyu Office. Filmography Television animation *''Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' (1986), Ino Abbav *''Animated Classics of Japanese Literature'' (1986), Bunji, Kenji *''Metal Armor Dragonar'' (1987–88), Kaine Wakaba *''Kimagure Orange Road'' (1987–88), Yusaku Hino *''Brave Exkaiser'' (1990), Blue Raker, Ultra Raker *''Chibi Maruko-chan'' (1990), Kazuhiko Hanawa, Mimatsuya, Misawa, Negishi, Watanabe *''Jankenman'' (1991), Janken Car *''Floral Magician Mary Bell'' (1992), George *'' Aoki Densetsu Shoot'' (1993), Kazuhiro Hiramatsu *''The Brave Express Might Gaine'' (1993), Mitsuhiko Hamada, Bird Bomber, Jet Diver *''Captain Tsubasa J'' (1995), Shingo Aoi *''Tenchi Muyo!'' (1995), Tenchi Masaki *''Hunter × Hunter'' (1999), Wing *''Grappler Baki'' (2001), Baki Hanma *''PaRappa the Rapper'' (2001), PJ Berri *''Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathy Weseluck
Cathy Weseluck is a Canadian actress and comedian who frequently works with Ocean Productions in Vancouver, British Columbia and is known for her roles as Near in '' Death Note'', Cybersix/Adrian Seidelman in '' Cybersix'', and Spike in ''My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic''. Early life Cathy Weseluck has Russian ancestry. Her relatives are from the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union (now territory Belarus). Career Radio Before becoming a voice actress, Weseluck was an associate producer at CBC Radio until one of the hosts encouraged her to try voice acting. Her first voice work was a radio spot for the Vancouver Centre Mall. Voice acting Weseluck has provided voices for many cartoon and anime series. She has provided the voice of Mirai Yashima in '' Mobile Suit Gundam'', Dorothy Catalonia and Catherine Bloom in ''Gundam Wing'', Near in '' Death Note'', Cybersix in ''Cybersix'', Shampoo in '' Ranma '', Kagome's mother in '' InuYasha'', Verne in ''U.B.O.S.'', Misa Takatsuki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |