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Dairugger XV
is a mecha anime series aired in Japan from 1982 to 1983 for 56 episodes (52 regular episodes and four recap episodes). In the United States, the series was heavily edited to become part of the ''Voltron'' series. The ''Dairugger'' footage was the primary source for the "Vehicle Voltron" episodes, though various footage was also inserted into the more commonly known "Lion Voltron" episodes (themselves adapted from another, unrelated Japanese series, ''Beast King GoLion''). Story The Rugger Team is an exploration, planetary survey, and defensive force. Planet Earth is in a time of prosperity. The Galaxy Garrison launches a mission to explore the galaxy, colonize, and build new maps of the stars. Soon after commencing the mission, the Rugger Team and their starship, the ''Rugger Guard'', are attacked by the xenophobic Galveston Empire. The Galveston homeworld is dying and their space fleet are also on a mission of exploration and colonization. Dairugger, the super robot, must de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mecha Anime
Mecha, also known as giant robot or simply robot, is a genre of anime and manga that feature mecha in battle. The genre is broken down into two subcategories; " super robot", featuring super-sized, implausible robots, and " real robot", where robots are governed by realistic physics and technological limitations. Mecha series cover a wide variety of genres, from action to comedy to drama, and the genre has expanded into other media, such as video game adaptations. Mecha has also contributed to the popularity of scale model robots. History The 1940 short manga featured a powered, piloted, mechanical octopus. The 1943 Yokoyama Ryūichi's propaganda manga featured a sword-wielding, steam-powered, giant humanoid mecha. The first series in the mecha genre was Mitsuteru Yokoyama's 1956 manga '' Tetsujin 28'', which was also released as an anime in 1963. Yokoyama was inspired to become a manga creator by Osamu Tezuka, and began serializing the manga in ''Shonen'', an iconic boy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōzō Shioya
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Kagoshima Prefecture. He is represented by Aoni Production. His younger brother Yoku Shioya is also an actor and voice actor. Biography Filmography Television animation ;1980s *''Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'' (1985) ( Roberto, Saegusa) *'' Akumatō no Purinsu: Mitsume ga Tōru'' (1985) ( Drunk) *'' Blue Comet SPT Layzner'' (1985) (Manjuro) *'' Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' (1986) ( Mondo Agake) *''Dragon Ball'' (1986) (Suspicious Bird (episode 29), Panput's manager (episode 92)) *'' Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin'' (1986) (Chūtora, Jaguar) *'' Transformers: Super-God Masterforce'' (1988) ( Bullhorn) *''Ranma ½'' (1989) (Oni) *''Dragon Ball Z'' (1989) ( Majin Boo, Gurd, Universal Capsule Robot No. C6 (episode 9), Vodka (episode 174), Mō Kekkō (episode 290)) ;1990s *''Kyatto Ninden Teyandee'' (1990) (Inuyama Wankō-no-Kami) *'' Magical Taruruto-kun'' (1990) (Great King Dowaha) *'' Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku'' (1990) (Totap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Allen Radiation Belt
The Van Allen radiation belt is a zone of energetic charged particles, most of which originate from the solar wind, that are captured by and held around a planet by that planet's magnetosphere. Earth has two such belts, and sometimes others may be temporarily created. The belts are named after James Van Allen, who published an article describing the belts in 1958. Earth's two main belts extend from an altitude of about above the surface, in which region radiation levels vary. The belts are in the inner region of Earth's magnetic field. They trap energetic electrons and protons. Other nuclei, such as alpha particles, are less prevalent. Most of the particles that form the belts are thought to come from the solar wind while others arrive as cosmic rays. By trapping the solar wind, the magnetic field deflects those energetic particles and protects the atmosphere from destruction. The belts endanger satellites, which must have their sensitive components protected with adequat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōji Totani
was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan who worked at Aoni Production. On February 6, 2006, at the age of 57, he died from acute heart failure. His final appearance was the Naruto 2006 New Year one-hour special, where he voiced Hoki. Following Totani's death, his ongoing roles were taken up by other voice actors. Filmography Anime television ;1979 *'' Mobile Suit Gundam'' (Uragan, Cozun Graham) ;1984 *'' Fist of the North Star'' (Club, Fox, Baron, Jagi, Shikaba, Young Ryuuken, Ren, Han, Zebra) ;1987 *'' Dragon Ball'' (Draculaman) ;1990 *'' Dragon Ball Z'' ( Kiwi) ;1996 *'' Dragon Ball GT'' (Don Kiar) Unknown date *'' Air'' (Minagi's father) *''The Brave Fighter of Sun Fighbird'' (Guard Wing and Super Guardion) *'' Brave Police J-Decker'' (Kuze) *'' Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'' (Kacricon Cacooler, Gady Kinzei) *'' Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' (Gottn Goh, August Gidan) *'' Galaxy Express 999'' (Locomotive, others) *'' Ginga: Nagareboshi G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōji Yada
was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who was represented by Aoni Production. He died in Tokyo due to chronic kidney disease on May 1, 2014. Notable voice roles Anime television series *Star of the Giants (1969) (Jirō Masuda, Tsuneo Horiuchi) * Andersen Stories (1971) (Elen's Grandfather) *Getter Robo (1974) (Monji Ogarashi, Daizo Jin, Daimajin Yura) * Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey (1980) (Tyltyl and Mytyl's Father, Spirit of the Time) *Fist of the North Star (1984) (Colonel, Hidora) * Yume Senshi Wingman (1984) (Kenta's Father) * Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin (1986) (Sniper, Daisuke's Father) * City Hunter '91 (1991) (Boss) * High School Mystery: Gakuen Nanafushigi (1991) (Shinichi Tajima) *Dragon Ball Z (1992) (Android #20/ Dr. Gero) * 21 Emon (1992) (Orino Masakazu) * A Dog of Flanders: My Patrasche (1992) (Bowman) * Aoki Densetsu Shoot! (1994) (Coach Matoba) * Dr. Slump (Remake) (1998) (Tsuruten) * Trouble Chocolate (1999) (Tetsusaburo Omo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hideyuki Tanaka
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Tokyo who is attached to Aoni Production. He is a graduate of the Toho Gakuen School of Music. He is most known for his roles in ''One Piece'' (as Donquixote Doflamingo), '' Dokaben'' (as Tarou Yamada), ''Kinnikuman'' (as Terryman), '' Captain Tsubasa'' (as Roberto Hongo), ''Detective Conan'' (as Yūsaku Kudō), '' Transformers: Victory'' (as Star Saber), ''Touch'' (as Eijirō Kashiwaba), ''Saint Seiya'' (as Leo Aiolia, the narrator, and the first voice of Wolf Nachi) and narration, ''Metal Gear'' (as Hal Emmerich), '' F-Zero: GP Legend'' (as Captain Falcon), ''Slam Dunk'' (as Kiminobu Kogure) and the current voice actor of Zoffy in the ''Ultra Series''. Filmography Television animation ;1970s *'' Dokaben'' (1976) (Tarō Yamada) *'' Future Boy Conan'' (1978) (Luke, Cheet) *'' Wakakusa no Charlotte'' (1978) (Perkins) *''Mobile Suit Gundam'' (1979) (Woody Malden) ;1980s *'' Ganbare Genki'' (1980) (Shuichi Okamura) *'' Tsurik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Ōtake
was a Japanese actor and voice actor, represented by 81 Produce. He was best known for his roles as Nyarome in ''Mōretsu Atarō'', Daisho in ''Himitsu no Akko-chan'', Boss in ''Mazinger Z'', Pāman 2 (Booby) in ''Pāman'', King Nikochan in ''Dr. Slump'', and Buta Gorilla in ''Kiteretsu Daihyakka''. Ōtake died at the age of 90 on August 1, 2022, due to acute heart failure. Voice roles Cinematic animation * '' Akira'' (Nezu) * ''Jack and the Witch'' (Fox) * '' Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland'' (Oompa) * '' Neo Tokyo'' (444–1) * ''Robin Hood'' (Otto) *'' Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade'' (Mayor) Television animation * ''Kaibutsu-kun'' (Dracula) * '' Kaibutsu-kun (TV) 2'' (Bem) * ''Kinnikuman'' (Nakano-san ps. 50–58 * ''Kiteretsu Daihyakka'' (Buta Gorilla, Ben) * ''The Kabocha Wine'' (Monta Akai) * ''Space Pirate Captain Harlock'' (Yattaran) * ''Cyborg 009'' (Albert Heinrich/004) * '' Tatakae!! Ramenman'' (Janku) * '' Doraemon (NTV anime)'' (Unknown role) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banjō Ginga
, sometimes credited as his real name , is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who was born in Kofu, Yamanashi. Ginga is affiliated with Aoni Production. He is married to voice actress Gara Takashima. Known for his deep baritone voice, his most well-known roles include Gihren Zabi (''Mobile Suit Gundam''), Crocodine ('' Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken''), Jean Paul Rocchina ('' Armored Trooper Votoms''), Shōhei Harada (''Touch''), Souther (''Fist of the North Star'', original 1980s series), Babbo (''MÄR''), Bayman in the ''Dead or Alive'' series, Heihachi Mishima and the various models of Jack in the ''Tekken'' series, and Liquid Snake and Zero in the ''Metal Gear'' series. His hobbies include painting, salsa dance, riding horses and playing music. On November 5, 2020, it was announced Ginga had tested positive for COVID-19. On November 16, 2020, it was announced that he had recovered. Filmography Television animation ;1975 *''Grendizer'' - Zuril ;1977 *'' Pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nana Yamaguchi
is a Japanese actress and voice actress represented by Aoni Production. Some of her major roles are Sally's mom and Sumire in the original ''Sally the Witch'' series, Furu-Furu in '' Majokko Megu-chan'', and Queen Sayuri Kinniku in ''Kinnikuman''. Filmography Anime Tokusatsu References External links * * 1938 births Living people Voice actresses from Tokyo Aoni Production voice actors {{Japan-voice-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuji Mori
is a Japanese actor, Voice acting in Japan, voice actor and narrator from Tokyo. He is most known for the roles of Go Mifune (''Mach GoGoGo''), Joe Shimamura/009 (''Cyborg 009'' [1960s]), Ken the Eagle (''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman''), Jouji Minami (''Tekkaman: The Space Knight''), and Garma Zabi (''Mobile Suit Gundam''). He has often been compared to American actor/voice actor Casey Kasem. Biography Mori was previously affiliated with Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society, then Aoni Production. He later became independent and established the voice acting agency Office Mori, but the company went bankrupt and was disbanded. Filmography Television animation ;1960s *''Speed Racer, Mach GoGoGo'' (1967) – Go Mifune *''Cyborg 009'' (1968) – Joe Shimamura a.k.a. 009 *''Attack No. 1'' (1969) – Tsutomu Ichinose ;1970s *''Tiger Mask'' (1969) – Naoto Date/Tiger Mask (ep. 31~39) *''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, Gatchaman'' (1972) – Ken the Eagle/G-1 *''Aim for the Ace!'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Yamaguchi
was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator. He was represented by OYS Produce. His son, , is a fellow voice actor. He was most known for the roles of Ashuraman, The Omegaman, Prisman ('' Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne''), Genji Togashi ('' Sakigake!! Otokojuku''), Flazzard ('' Dragon Quest: Dai's Great Adventure''), Black Dragon (''Saint Seiya''), and Ein (''Fist of the North Star''). Yamaguchi died on October 24, 2011, due to acute heart failure. Filmography Television animation * '' Sakigake!! Otokojuku'' (1988) (Genji Togashi) * ''Zatch Bell!'' (2003) (Hosokawa, Nakata-sensei) * ''Black Lagoon'' (2006) (Ibraha) * '' Lemon Angel Project'' (2006) (Danny Yamaguchi) * ''Sgt. Frog'' (2006) (Merosu Seijin) Unknown date * '' Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne'' (Ashuraman, Prisman (First), The Omegaman) * '' Yaiba'' (Snakeman) * '' La Blue Girl'' (King Seikima, Narrator, Ninja) * '' Warrior of Love Rainbowman'' (Gota Yamada) * ''Fist of the North Star 2'' (Ein) * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shō Hayami
, known professionally as , is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer. He is mainly known for his smooth, deep voice. He has played a wide range of characters from kind-hearted heroes ( Father Remington, Maximilian Jenius, Nicholas D. Wolfwood) to twisted sociopaths ( Sousuke Aizen, Muraki Kazutaka, Enrico Maxwell, Juo Kurohagi, and '' LoL'' champion Jhin). He is married to Rei Igarashi and works for Rush Style. Filmography Anime series ;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 * '' Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
