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Atsuki Sato
, sometimes erroneously identified in English as Atsunori Satō, is a Japanese film director, visual effects supervisor, special effects director, and film editor. He won the award for Best Film Editing at the 40th Japan Academy Prize for his work on Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi's ''Shin Godzilla'' and was nominated for the Best Visual Effects accolade at the 16th Asian Film Awards for his work on Higuchi's ''Shin Ultraman''. Life and career Satō was born in 1961 in Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan. Satō lived in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan until the age of six. Satō stated that during his formative years, he indulged in biology and "always carried an illustrated insect book with me everywhere I went". His family often moved prefectures during his childhood because father worked for the Japanese National Railways. While he was in middle school, he enjoyed playing music and often rehearsed Beethoven's sonatas. In his third year of secondary school, he aimed to study music a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toyohashi
is a Cities of Japan, city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 377,453 in 160,516 households and a population density of 1,400 persons per km2. The total area of the city was . By area, Toyohashi was Aichi Prefecture's second-largest city until March 31, 2005, when it was surpassed by the city of Toyota, Aichi, Toyota, which had merged with six peripheral municipalities. Geography Toyohashi is located in southeastern Aichi Prefecture, and is the capital of the informal "Higashi-Mikawa Region" of the prefecture. It is bordered by Shizuoka Prefecture to the east, and by Mikawa Bay and the headlands of the Atsumi Peninsula to the west. To the south is the Enshū Sea of the Pacific Ocean. The presence of the warm Kuroshio Current offshore gives the city a temperate climate. The stretching in adjacent city of Tahara to the west, Toyohashi, and the city of Hamamatsu to the east is a sea turtle nesting spot. Climate The city has a climate characterized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mobile Suit Gundam
, also retrospectively known as ''First Gundam'', ''Gundam 0079'' or simply ''Gundam '79'', is a Japanese anime television series produced by Nippon Sunrise. Created and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, it premiered in Japan on Nagoya Broadcasting Network and its affiliated ANN stations on April 7, 1979, and lasted until January 26, 1980, spanning 43 episodes. It was the first ''Gundam'' series, which has subsequently been adapted into numerous sequels and spin-offs. Set in the futuristic calendar year " Universal Century" 0079, the plot focuses on the war between the Principality of Zeon and the Earth Federation, with the latter unveiling a new giant robot known as the RX-78-2 Gundam piloted by the teenage civilian mechanic Amuro Ray. In 1981, the series was re-edited for theatrical release and split into three films. The characters were designed by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, and Kunio Okawara was responsible for the mechanical designs, including the eponymous gian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Druid
''The Last Druid'' is a fantasy novel by Terry Brooks in his ''Shannara'' series. It is the New York Times Bestselling "fourth book in the ''Fall of Shannara'' series," first published in 2020, and the final book overall in his Shannara series that first began in 1977. Plot summary The novel picks up where The Stiehl Assassin left off. Tarsha Kaynin survived her fall from the cliffs at the Cleeg Hold and she returns to Emberen to discover what happened to Drisker Arc and how to rescue him. She returns with the help of kind stranger, where she buries her brother, and reconnects with Fade. At Flinc's underground lair, she discovers that Flinc is still alive. He brings her Drisker's books of magic, but they find nothing of use, until Tarsha stumbles upon a symbol that matches something she had seen on a wall at Paranor, so she decides to return to Paranor. Meanwhile, Drisker finds himself trapped in the Forbidding, and begins searching for Grianne. Her Ulk Bog companion Weka Dart f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attack Of Legion
Attack may refer to: Warfare and combat * Attack (fencing) * Charge (warfare) * Offensive (military) * Strike (attack) Books and publishing * ''The Attack'' (novel), a book * '' Attack No. 1'', comic and animation * Attack! Books, a publisher * ''Attack!'' (publication), a tabloid publication of the National Alliance from 1969 to 1978 * ''Der Angriff'', a.k.a. ''The Attack'', a newspaper franchise * In newspaper headlines, to save space, sometimes " criticise" Films and television * '' Attack! The Battle of New Britain'', a 1944 American armed forces documentary film * ''Attack'' (1956 film), also known as ''Attack!'', a 1956 American war film * ''Attack'' (2016 film), a 2016 Telugu film * ''Attack'' (2022 film), a 2022 Hindi film * ''The Attack'' (1966 film), an Australian television play * ''The Attack'' (2012 film), a 2012 film directed by Ziad Doueiri * "The Attack" (''Australian Playhouse'') * "The Attack", a season 7 episode of ''Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gamera
is a fictional giant monster, or ''kaiju'', that debuted in the Gamera, the Giant Monster, eponymous 1965 Japanese film. The character and the first film were intended to compete with the success of Toho's Godzilla (franchise), ''Godzilla'' film series. Since then, the franchise has become a Japanese icon in its own right and one of representatives of Cinema of Japan, Japanese cinema, appearing in a total of 12 films produced by Daiei Film and later by Tokuma Shoten and Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Kadokawa Corporation) respectively, and various other media such as novelizations, manga, video games, and more. Gamera is depicted as a giant, flying, fire-breathing monster, fire-breathing, prehistoric turtle. In the series' first film, Gamera is portrayed as an aggressive and destructive monster, though he also saved a child's life. As the films progressed, Gamera took on a more benevolent role, becoming a protector of humanity, especially children, nature, and the Earth from Extrater ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guardian Of The Universe
The Guardians of the Universe are a race of extraterrestrial superhero characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Green Lantern. They first appeared in ''Green Lantern'' (vol. 2) #1 (July 1960), and were created by John Broome and Gil Kane. The Guardians of the Universe have been adapted to a number of films, television programs, and video games. The Guardians of the Universe are the founders and leaders of the interstellar law enforcement agency known as the Green Lantern Corps, which they administer from their homeworld Oa at the center of the Universe. The Guardians resemble short humans with blue skin and white hair. They are depicted as being immortal and are the oldest living beings created in the Universe. History Background The Guardians evolved on the planet Maltus, being among the first intelligent life forms in the universe. At this time, they were tall, grayish-blue humanoids with black hair, who roughly resemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imagica
is a Japanese post-production company for films, television programmes and commercials, etc., established in 1935 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ..., Japan. It is a subsidiary of Imagica Group. History Imagica was formerly named from 1935 to 1942, and from 1942 to 1986, and changed to its current name in 1986. Imagica started theatrical film developing business. On 1 April 2004, Imagica and Robot Communications co-established Imagica Robot Holdings Inc., and Imagica became a part of this company. References External links * * Mass media companies established in 1935 Mass media companies based in Tokyo Film production companies of Japan Special effects companies Imagica Robot Holdings Television and fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Computer-generated Imagery
Computer-generated imagery (CGI) is a specific-technology or application of computer graphics for creating or improving images in Digital art, art, Publishing, printed media, Training simulation, simulators, videos and video games. These images are either static (i.e. still images) or dynamic (i.e. moving images). CGI both refers to 2D computer graphics and (more frequently) 3D computer graphics with the purpose of designing characters, virtual worlds, or scenes and Visual effects, special effects (in films, television programs, commercials, etc.). The application of CGI for creating/improving animations is called ''computer animation'', or ''CGI animation''. History The first feature film to use CGI as well as the composition of live-action film with CGI was ''Vertigo (film), Vertigo'', which used abstract computer graphics by John Whitney (animator), John Whitney in the opening credits of the film. The first feature film to make use of CGI with live action in the storyline of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagoya
is the largest city in the Chūbu region of Japan. It is the list of cities in Japan, fourth-most populous city in Japan, with a population of 2.3million in 2020, and the principal city of the Chūkyō metropolitan area, which is the List of metropolitan areas in Japan, third-most populous metropolitan area in Japan with a population of 10.11million. Located on the Pacific Ocean, Pacific coast in central Honshu, it is the capital and most populous city of Aichi Prefecture, with the Port of Nagoya being Japan's largest seaport. In 1610, the warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu, a retainer of Oda Nobunaga, moved the capital of Owari Province from Kiyosu to Nagoya. This period saw the renovation of Nagoya Castle. The arrival of the 20th century brought a convergence of economic factors that fueled rapid growth in Nagoya during the Meiji Restoration, and it became a major industrial hub for Japan. The traditional manufactures of timepieces, bicycles, and sewing machines were followed by the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perman
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by about a clumsy boy, Mitsuo Suwa, who is chosen to become a powerful superhero to save the world along with other superheroes. The manga series was serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' in 1967. The first anime series was first produced in black-and-white in 1967. The second anime series was made in color in 1983 with short films releasing in 1983, 2003 and 2004. The original manga which started serialization in 1966 was a joint work. Perman 2 (Booby), Kabao, Sabu, and Birdman (Superman) were drawn by Abiko. The continuation of the series serialized in 1983, was solely written by Fujimoto. Plot Mitsuo Suwa, a lazy young boy, meets an alien named Birdman, who is part of a group that maintains peace in the galaxy. Birdman recruits Mitsuo to become a Perman. Mitsuo is given three items. * A helmet that multiplies the wearer's physical strength, intellect and serves as a mask. * A cape that allows the wearer to fly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urusei Yatsura (1981 TV Series)
''Urusei Yatsura'' is a Japanese anime television series that aired on Fuji Television from October 14, 1981, to March 19, 1986. It is based on the manga series of the same name by Rumiko Takahashi, produced by Kitty Films and Fuji Television and was animated by Studio Pierrot until episode 106, and Studio Deen for the rest of the series. The series was licensed in North America by AnimEigo in 1992, and released the series English subbed on VHS in October that year. Their license expired in 2011, and is currently licensed by Discotek Media. Theme songs Six opening themes and nine ending themes were used during the series. was used as the opening theme for the first 77 episodes. It was replaced by "Dancing Star" for episodes 78 to 106. was used for episodes 107 to 127, and "Chance on Love" was used for episodes 128 to 149. The final two opening themes were "Rock the Planet" for episodes 150 to 165 and for the remaining episodes. The first ending theme was which was used ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Deen
is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1975 by former Sunrise producer Hiroshi Hasegawa, along with a team of ex-Sunrise animators. The studio owns three subsidiaries: Danny Donghua (), a Chinese sub-contracting studio; Megumi (め組), a digital work sub-contracting studio; and Umidori (うみどり), a 3DCG sub-contracting studio. Studio Deen has been operating as a subsidiary of IMA Group since April 2011. Television series 1984–2000 * '' Urusei Yatsura'' (1984–1986, #107–195) *''Pro Golfer Saru'' (1985–1988, co-produced with Shin-Ei Animation) * '' Maison Ikkoku'' (1986–1988) * '' F'' (1988) * '' Ranma ½'' (1989) * '' Ranma ½ Nettōhen'' (1989–1992) * '' DNA²'' (1994, with Madhouse) * '' Zenki'' (1995) * ''Kuma no Putaro'' (1995-1996) * '' You're Under Arrest'' (1996–1997) * '' Violinist of Hameln'' (1996–1997) * '' Rurouni Kenshin'' (1997–1998, #67–95) * '' Eat-Man'' (1997) * '' Haunted Junction'' (1997) * '' Next Senki Ehrgeiz'' (1997) * '' Don ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
