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Doberman Deka
is a Japanese hardboiled manga series written by Buronson and illustrated by Shinji Hiramatsu. It was serialized in the ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' manga anthology from 1975 (Issue 39) throughout 1979 (Issue 48), with the chapters collected into 29 ''tankōbon'' volumes. The manga has been adapted into two live-action films (the first starring Sonny Chiba and directed by Kinji Fukasaku) and a live-action television series. A sequel titled was serialized in ''Weekly Manga Goraku'' from 2012 to 2013, and collected into two volumes. Plot summary The protagonist is , a detective employed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's special crimes division, which handles serious criminal cases. His gun of choice is a customized .44 Magnum-caliber Ruger Blackhawk. Kano's harsh methods are the subject to criticism by the media, but he does not mind the reputation at all. While Kano has no pity for serious criminals, he holds a respect for children and elderly people, as well as forme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tankōbon
A is a standard publishing format for books in Japan, alongside other formats such as ''shinsho'' (17x11 cm paperback books) and ''bunkobon''. Used as a loanword in English, the term specifically refers to a printed collection of a manga that was previously published in a serialized format. Manga typically contain a handful of chapters, and may collect multiple volumes as a series continues publication. Major publishing Imprint (trade name), imprints for of manga include Jump Comics (for serials in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' and other Jump (magazine line), ''Jump'' magazines), Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine, Shōnen Magazine Comics, Shogakukan's Shōnen Sunday Comics, and Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shōnen Champion, Shōnen Champion Comics. Manga Increasingly after 1959, manga came to be published in thick, phone book, phone-book-sized weekly or monthly anthology list of manga magazines, manga magazines (such as ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' or ''Weekly Shōnen Jump ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
44 Magnum
The .44 Remington Magnum, also known as .44 Magnum or 10.9x33mmR (as it is known in unofficial metric designation), is a rimmed, large-bore cartridge originally designed for revolvers and quickly adopted for carbines and rifles. Despite the ".44" designation, guns chambered for the .44 Magnum round, its parent case, the .44 Special, and the .44 Special's parent case, the .44 Russian all use diameter bullets.''Lyman Reloading Handbook'', 48th edition, 2002 The .44 Magnum is based on the .44 Special case but lengthened and loaded to higher pressures for greater velocity and energy. Famously called "the most powerful handgun artridgein the world" by the title character in '' Dirty Harry'', the .44 Magnum has since been eclipsed in power by the .45 Winchester Magnum, .454 Casull, .460 S&W Magnum, .475 Wildey Magnum, .480 Ruger, .50 Action Express, .500 S&W Magnum, .500 Bushwhacker, and the .600 Nitro Express; nevertheless, due in part to its more manageable recoil, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yosuke Natsuki
was a Japanese actor. He had participated twice in the Dakar Rally as a racing driver. He did a lot of work for the Toho Company and made his debut in the film ''The H-Man''. He appeared in Akira Kurosawa's ''Yojimbo (film), Yojimbo'' in 1961. In the same year, he received the Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year. In the 1970s, he left Toho and joined Toshiro Mifune's production company."Suki Kattehōdai Natsuki Yōsuke star no jidai", p.35 He was famous for his role in the police TV drama ''G-Men '75'' as well as Toho Studios monster movies. Selected filmography Films *''The H-Man'' (1958) - Man, witness on rainy day *''Otona niwa wakaranai: Seishun hakusho'' (1958) *''Mikkokusha wa dare ka'' (1958) - Keiichi Sudô *''Ankokugai no kaoyaku'' (1959) - Kashimura's assistant *''Daigaku no oneechan'' (1959) - Lucky Nakaki *''Kitsune to tanuki'' (1959) *''Daigaku no nijuhachin'' (1959) *''Seishun o kakero'' (1959) - Hurry Ken *''Wakai koibitotachi'' (1959) - Tôru Akimoto *''Dok ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Etsuko Shiomi
, now known by her married name , (born October 29, 1955 in Okayama City, Japan as ) is a Japanese actress and martial artist who appeared in several Japanese martial arts films and samurai film and TV productions of the 1970s and 1980s. Life and career A skilled martial artist trained in Karate, Kenjitsu and Shorinji Kempo Etsuko was a member of Sonny Chiba's "Japan Action Club" (JAC) and appeared in several film and TV productions with Chiba, Hiroyuki Sanada, and other members of the JAC, including her big screen debut in '' Bodyguard Kiba 2'' (1973), ''The Street Fighter'' (1974), ''Shorinji Kempo'' also known misleadingly as ''Killing Machine'' (1975), ''The Gorilla Seven'' TV series (1975), ''The Defensive Power of Aikido'' (1975), ''Shogun's Samurai'' (aka ''The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy'') (1978), ''The Yagyu Conspiracy'' TV series (1978), Message from Space'' (1978), Shadow Warriors I-V'' TV series (1980–1985), ''Shogun's Ninja'' (1980), ''Roaring Fire'' (1982), and ''Leg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jirō Yabuki
also known as Jirō Chiba is a retired Japanese actor. His older brother was Sonny Chiba. He is known for playing the role of Kazuya Taki in the tokusatsu superhero series ''Kamen Rider (1971 TV series), Kamen Rider''. He started his acting career at the Bungakuza theatre company in 1967. In 1970, he joined Sonny Chiba's production company and often co-starred with Sonny in many films. His first starring role in the film was in ''Gekitotsu! Aikidō''. In 1976, he changed his stage name from Jirō Chiba to Jirō Yabuki. He announced his retirement as an actor in 1982. Filmography Film *''The Assassin'' (1970) as Jirō *' (1971) *''Kigeki Ijiwaru Daishōgai'' (1971) *''Kamen Rider (1971 TV series), Kamen Rider vs. Shocker'' (1972) as Kazuya Taki *''Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell'' (1972) as Kazuya Taki *''The Street Fighter'' (1974) as Gijun Shikenbaru *''The Bullet Train'' (1975) as Officer *''Champion of Death'' (1975) as Ogano Genpachirō *''The Return of the Sister Street ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toshio Kurosawa (actor)
is a Japanese actor and singer from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. Kuroswa joined Toho film studio as an actor and made his film debut with ''Hibari Chiemi Izumi Sanninyoreba'' in 1964. His first starring role was in the 1966 film ''Hikinige''. In 1971, Kurosawa left Toho and became a freelance actor. His song ''Tokiniwa Shōfu no Yōni'' became a big hit in 1978. Selected filmography Film * ''Hibari・Chiemi・Izumi Sanninyoreba'' (1964) * '' Samurai Assassin'' (1965) * ''Ereki no Wakadaishō'' (1965) as Izawa * ''Hikinige'' (1966) * '' Izu no Odoriko'' (1966) * '' The Stranger Within a Woman'' (1966) as Bartender * ''Japan's Longest Day'' (1967) as Hatanaka Kenji * '' Admiral Yamamoto'' (1968) as Kimura Keisuke * '' Hymn to a Tired Man'' (1969) as Zensaku's son * '' Battle of the Japan Sea'' (1969) as Pfc. Maeyama Sankichi * ''Yajyū-toshi'' (1970) * ''The Militarists'' (1970) as Shimagaki * ''Hakuchu no Shugeki'' (1970) * '' The Wolves'' (1971) as Tsutomu Onodera * '' The W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Asahi
JOEX-DTV (channel 5), branded as , and better known as , is a Japanese television station serving the Kanto region as the flagship station of the All-Nippon News Network. It is owned-and-operated by the a subsidiary of , itself controlled by The Asahi Shimbun Company. Its studios are located in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo. TV Asahi is one of the "Big Six" broadcasters based in Tokyo, alongside Nippon Television, TBS, TV Tokyo, NHK General TV, and Fuji Television. History Pre-launch After NHK General TV, Nippon TV, and TBS TV were launched in 1953 and 1955, TV has become an important medium in Japan. However, most of the programs that were aired at that time were vulgar which caused well-known critic Sōichi Ōya to mention in a program that TV made people in Japan "a nation of 100 million idiots"; those criticisms already gave birth to the idea of opening an education-focused TV station. On February 17, 1956, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued freq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toei Company
, simply known as Toei Company or Toei, is a Japanese entertainment company. Headquartered in Ginza, Chūō, Tokyo, it is involved in film and television production, distribution, video game development, publishing, and ownership of 34 movie theaters. Toei also owns and operates studios in Tokyo and Kyoto and holds shares in several television companies. The company is renowned for its production of anime and live-action dramas known as ''tokusatsu'', which incorporate special visual effects. It is also known for producing period dramas. Toei is the majority shareholder of Toei Animation and is recognized for its franchises such as '' Kamen Rider'' and ''Super Sentai''. Toei is one of the four members of the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (MPPAJ 日本映画製作者連盟), and is therefore one of Japan's Big Four film studios, alongside Kadokawa, Shochiku and Toho. History Toei is a pioneer in the use of "Henshin"/"character transformation" in live-acti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbes
''Forbes'' () is an American business magazine founded by B. C. Forbes in 1917. It has been owned by the Hong Kong–based investment group Integrated Whale Media Investments since 2014. Its chairman and editor-in-chief is Steve Forbes. The company is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. Sherry Phillips is the current CEO of Forbes as of January 1, 2025. Published eight times per year, ''Forbes'' feature articles on finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics. It also reports on related subjects such as technology, communications, science, politics, and law. It has an international edition in Asia as well as editions produced under license in 27 countries and regions worldwide. The magazine is known for its lists and rankings, including its lists of the richest Americans (the Forbes 400, ''Forbes'' 400), of 30 notable people under the age of 30 (the Forbes 30 Under 30, ''Forbes'' 30 under 30), of America's wealthiest celebrities, of the world's top companies (the Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikue Sakakibara
is a Japanese actress and a J-pop singer. Biography In 1976, Sakakibara took part in the Talent Scout Caravan organised by Horipro, and won the competition. She made her musical debut on January 1, 1977, with the single ''"Watashi no Sensei"'' (My Teacher). The Japanese press dubbed Sakakibara the "100 million yen Cinderella". Sakakibara was promoted alongside Idols Mizue Takada and Yukiko Shimizu, who also debuted in 1977. They were dubbed the "Fresh San'nin Musume" (three fresh girls). Before them, Junko Sakurada, Momoe Yamaguchi and Masako Mori were promoted in the same fashion. The single ''"Natsu No Ojousan" (Summer Girl), provided Sakakibara with her biggest hit. It reached the number 11 position on the Oricon charts in the summer of 1978. That same year she was invited to appear on Kohaku Uta Gassen, and would subsequently make five more appearances on the show. In 1981 Sakakibara debuted in the musical Peter Pan, which turned out to be a great success. Sakaki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
