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Slayers
is a Japanese light novel series written by Hajime Kanzaka and illustrated by Rui Araizumi. The novels have been serialized in ''Dragon Magazine (Fujimi Shobo), Dragon Magazine'' since 1989, before being published into individual volumes. They follow the adventures of teenage sorceress Lina Inverse and her companions as they journey through their world. Using powerful magic and swordsmanship they battle overreaching wizards, demons seeking to destroy the world, and an occasional hapless gang of bandits. ''Slayers'' inspired several spin-off novel series and has been adapted into numerous manga titles, anime television series, anime films, original video animation, OVA series, role-playing video games, and other media. Including the spin-off series and digital copies, the novels have sold over 22 million copies. The anime series is considered to be one of the most popular of the 1990s. Plot Setting In the ''Slayers'' universe, the ultimate being is the Lord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Lina Inverse
is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the comic fantasy-themed light novel, manga and anime series ''Slayers''. Lina Inverse is a young yet very powerful sorceress travelling the world in search of adventure and treasure. Lina has been consistently voiced by Megumi Hayashibara in Japanese, dubbed by Lisa Ortiz in the English version of the TV series and by Cynthia Martinez in the English version of the films and original video animation episodes. ''Slayers'' novels are narrated by Lina herself from her point of view. Lina was one of the most popular anime characters of the late 1990s and has since retained a sizable fan following. There have been also characters based on or inspired by her in both ''Slayers'' and in other works. Creation and design The ''Slayers'' creator Hajime Kanzaka had originally created the characters of Lina and Luna (the name of Lina's unseen sister in ''Slayers'') as the heroines of his science-fiction story that he had written when he wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Slayers The Motion Picture
''Slayers – The Motion Picture'', also known as ''Slayers Perfect'' (or ''Slayers the Movie: Perfect Edition'') and originally released in Japan simply as , is a 1995 Japanese animated comic fantasy adventure film directed by Hiroshi Watanabe and written by Kazuo Yamazaki, based on the novels by Hajime Kanzaka. It was the first animated entry released in the ''Slayers'' media franchise and received positive reviews from critics. In the film, young sorceresses Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent reunite to go on vacation to the magical island of Mipross, but they soon find that things there are not quite what they seem and a mighty evil force might be involved. Plot The powerful teenage sorceress Lina Inverse and her traveling companion and self-styled archrival Naga the Serpent, having been reunited after Naga was (once again) hired against Lina, obtain two discounted tickets for a tour to the fabled hot springs of Mipross Island. However, they discover almost immediately that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Slayers Return
, also known as ''Slayers Movie 2 - The Return'', is a 1996 Japanese comic fantasy anime film written by Hajime Kanzaka and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Hiroshi Watanabe (Animation), Hiroshi Watanabe. It is the second film released in the ''Slayers'' saga and a sequel to 1995's ''Slayers The Motion Picture, Slayers Perfect'' that was itself followed by ''Slayers Great'' in 1997. In ''Slayers Return'', the mercenary heroines Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent are hired to rescue a village girl from an evil wizard who is searching there for a legendary treasure that might be an invincible magical weapon instrumental for his plan of world domination. The film was met with a positive reception and was also adapted into a manga version by Kanzaka and Shoko Yoshinaka. Plot Young sorceresses Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent travel across the world in search of adventure and money, bickering with each other along the way. They meet a girl named Saleena, who seems to be a random victim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Hajime Kanzaka
is a Japanese novelist and manga story writer from Asago, Hyōgo Prefecture. Kanzaka is best known for writing the '' Slayers'' novels that were adapted into the hit anime series, OVA and manga spin-offs. Career After graduating Kobe Art Technical College, Kanzaka worked as a salaryman until, on a whim, he submitted ''Slayers'' to the 1st Fantasia Awards (1989). It was nominated as the runner-up, and due to his home not having a telephone, he received the news via the mail. The same year, ''Slayers'' began serialization under the Dragon Magazine, making his official debut. During the early days of the light novel industry, most writers came from other non-writing professions, but nowadays most light novelists debut due to winning awards, a trend seemingly started by Kanzaka. Later, he would be a judge for the Fantasia Awards. In-addition to publishing with Fujimi Shobo , formerly , was a Japanese publisher that specialized in light novels, manga, Japanese role-playing ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Central Park Media
Central Park Media Corporation, often abbreviated as CPM, was an American multimedia entertainment company based in New York City, New York and was headquartered in the 250 West 57th Street building in Midtown Manhattan (on the corner of Central Park, hence their name). They were one of the first companies to be active in the distribution of East Asian cinema, television series, anime, manga, and manhwa titles in North America, notably helping to make hentai popular in the region. Over its history, the company licensed several popular titles, such as ''Slayers'', '' Revolutionary Girl Utena'', the '' Tokyo Babylon'' OVAs, ''Project A-ko'', and '' Demon City Shinjuku''. They had multiple divisions, each of which focused on offering different types of products and services. While a majority of their divisions handled anime and manga distribution, they also offered anime-related software and ran a website for UFO conspiracy theorists. CPM filed for bankruptcy on April 27, 2009 b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Takashi Watanabe
is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist, and director. He is best known for directing the anime series ''Slayers'', ''Boogiepop Phantom'', and ''Shakugan no Shana''. Filmography Director *''Aria the Scarlet Ammo'' *'' Battle Skipper'' *''Boogiepop Phantom'' *'' Dai-Shogun – Great Revolution'' *'' Dangerous Jii-san Ja'' *''Demon King Daimao'' *''Freezing'' *''Heavy Object'' (chief director) *'' How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom'' *''Ikki Tousen'' *''Ikki Tousen Western Wolves'' *'' Invincible King Tri-Zenon'' *'' Karasu Tengu Kabuto'' *'' Kino's Journey: Life Goes On'' *'' Miracle Giants Dome-kun'' *''Lost Universe'' *'' New Fist of the North Star'' *'' Ogenki Clinic'' *'' Rave Master'' *''Sanctuary'' *'' Senran Kagura: Ninja Flash!'' *''Slayers'' series *''Shakugan no Shana'' series *'' Space Pirate Mito'' *''Starship Operators'' *'' Taboo Tattoo'' *'' The Abashiri Family'' *'' The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians'' (chief director) *''Ys (anime)'' (episodes 5- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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AZN Television
AZN Television (formerly called International Channel) was an American cable TV channel which promoted itself as "the network for Asian America". It was run by International Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. The channel's programming targeted the fast-growing, young, affluent, English-speaking Asian-American community. Genres included the most popular Asian films, dramas, documentaries and music as well as a diverse slate of original programming. Until the 2005 reformatting, it had a broader schedule, which also had European and Middle Eastern programming which were gradually dropped when the channel was bought by Comcast. It competed in certain markets with ImaginAsian Television. History The International Channel The channel was launched as the International Channel in July 1990, and was initially owned by a joint venture of Liberty Media (which had a 90% stake) and JJS II Communications, LLC (which had the remaining 10% stake). The channel was led b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Sorcerous Stabber Orphen
is a Japanese light novel series written by Yoshinobu Akita. It was adapted into manga, two anime television series and a Orphen: Scion of Sorcery, video game. As of December 2019, the novels had over 14 million copies in circulation. Plot The young man Orphen engages in money lending activities in the back streets of the commercial city of Totokanta. Once, he was known as one of the Tower of Fang's most promising black sorcerers. One day, Orphen was approached by Volkan and Dortin, who had a very profitable money-making scheme set up. Under the guise of wealthy merchants, they set forth toward the Everlasting household to partake in a marriage fraud. But, there was one problem: Volkan's plan was full of holes, leading one of the sisters to find out about their plan too. Then suddenly, a huge monster attacks the mansion. Among all the commotion, one name rings out: Azalie. This monster was what he was looking for for five years: his older sister Azalie who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Monthly Dragon Age
is a Japanese shōnen manga magazine published by Fujimi Shobo. The magazine began as a combination between ''Monthly Comic Dragon'' and ''Monthly Dragon Junior'', two former magazines published by Fujimi Shobo. The first issue was published in April 2003, and the magazine is sold on the ninth of each month. The magazine carries the title "New Age Standard Comic". A special edition version called ''Dragon Age Pure'' was active between January 2006 and February 2009. Serialized manga *''A-kun (17) no Sensō'' *'' Amagi Brilliant Park'' *'' Ange Vierge Linkage'' *'' Armored Core: Tower City Blade'' *''Black Blood Brothers'' *'' BlazBlue'' *''Blaze'' *''Botsuraku Youtei Nanode, Kajishokunin wo Mezasu'' *''Bremen'' *'' Chanto Suenai Kyūketsuki-chan'' *'' Chrome Shelled Regios Missing Mail'' *''Chrono Crusade'' *'' Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth'' *'' Date A Live'' *'' Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody'' *''Demon Heart'' *'' Demonizer Zilch'' *''Densetsu no Yūsha no Dense ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Kadokawa Shoten
, formerly , is a Japanese publisher and division of Kadokawa Future Publishing based in Tokyo, Japan. It became an internal division of Kadokawa Corporation on October 1, 2013. Kadokawa publishes manga, light novels, manga anthology magazines such as '' Monthly Asuka'' and '' Monthly Shōnen Ace'', and entertainment magazines such as '' Newtype''. Since its founding, Kadokawa has expanded into the multimedia sector, namely in video games (as Kadokawa Games) and in live-action and animated films (as Kadokawa Pictures). History Kadokawa Shoten was established on November 10, 1945, by Genyoshi Kadokawa. The company's first publication imprint, Kadokawa Bunko, was published in 1949. The company went public on April 2, 1954. In 1975, Haruki Kadokawa became the president of Kadokawa Shoten, following Genyoshi Kadokawa's death. On April 1, 2003, Kadokawa Shoten was renamed to Kadokawa Holdings, transferring the existing publishing businesses to Kadokawa Shoten. On July 1, 2006, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Takao Koyama
is a Japanese screenwriter and novelist focusing on anime productions. His name was written as until 1987. Career He graduated from Waseda University in 1972 and joined to Tatsunoko Production as a story creator and a screenwriter. He left from Tatsunoko in 1975, but he was related to the Time Bokan series, one of the most successful anime series of Tatsunoko, from Time Bokan in 1975 to the last series, Itadakiman in 1983. After leaving from Tatsunoko, he wrote several screenplays such as '' Captain Tsubasa'', '' Dragon Ball'' and ''Saint Seiya'' of Toei Animation. In parallel with works as screenwriter, he is endeavoring to bring up young talents. In 1986, he found "Anime Scenario House" to train the young anime scenario writers. By 1987, young screenwriters such as Satoru Akahori, Hiroyuki Kawasaki, Katsuyuki Sumisawa, Keiko Nobumoto and Aya Matsui graduated from Koyama's school. The school became Brother Noppo, company to support screenwriters, in 1988. Koyama authore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |