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Fist Of The North Star (arcade Game)
is a 2D fighting game produced by Sega and developed by Arc System Works, based on the manga series of the same name. It was originally released in 2005 as a coin-operated arcade game for the Atomiswave hardware. A PlayStation 2 port, retitled , was released exclusively in Japan in March 2007. This version features a bonus DVD including an exclusive training mode ("Starter's Guide") and a documentary covering history of previous ''Hokuto no Ken'' titles for home consoles. The arcade version was officially distributed by Sega in North America, while the PS2 port was released only in Japan. In 2020, a homebrew conversion was released for the Dreamcast. Gameplay While in both terms of gameplay and visual style, the game is similar to the ''Guilty Gear'' series (which was also made by Arc System Works), some aspects of the mechanics are slightly different. Seven Stars of the Hokuto Below each character's lifebar is a gauge with seven "stars" in the shape of the Big Dipper. Speci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arc System Works
, commonly referred to as ArcSys, is a Japanese video game developer and video game publisher, publisher located in Yokohama. Founded by Minoru Kidooka in 1988, the company is known for arcade 2D fighting game franchises, including ''Guilty Gear'' and ''BlazBlue.'' They have also developed other fighting games using external licenses, including ''Dragon Ball FighterZ'', ''Persona 4 Arena'' and ''Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Arena Ultimax'', Granblue Fantasy Versus and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, ''Versus Rising'', ''Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls'', and others. History The company was founded in January 1988 and incorporated as Arc Co., Ltd. in May. The company spent early years as a contract developer for Sega, Sammy Corporation, Sammy, and Banpresto. It consisted at the time of around eight developers; most of whom had previously worked at Sega including founder Minoru Kidooka. It was renamed Arc System Works in 1991. In 1992 they developed a game for the Famicom called ''Pizza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akira Kamiya
is a Japanese voice actor. He played several notable roles in Japanese manga and anime television series, including Kenshiro in ''Fist of the North Star'', Ryo Saeba in '' City Hunter'', Shutaro Mendo in ''Urusei Yatsura'' and Kogoro Mori (first voice, 1996-2009) in ''Detective Conan''. In mecha anime, he voiced Ryoma Nagare in ''Getter Robo'', Akira Hibiki in ''Brave Raideen'', Sanshirō Tsuwabuki in '' Gaiking'', Roy Focker in ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'', and Sincline in ''Beast King GoLion'' Biography Early life Kamiya was born in Yokohama. He graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Shiba Commercial High School and became a freelancer after being affiliated with Theatre Echo, Aoni Production, Production Baobab, Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society and Ups. Kamiya then founded Saeba Shoji, a talent agency. Background His father ran a furniture manufacturing factory, but it suddenly closed and his parents divorced. After that, Kamiya's mother raised h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shōzō Iizuka
was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Fukushima Prefecture. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University. He is most known for the roles of Hakaider (''Android Kikaider''), Doctor Neo Cortex ( ''Crash Bandicoot'' series), Great King Mons Drake Of The Planet ('' Tensou Sentai Goseiger''), 38 out of 50 Vader Monsters ('' Denshi Sentai Denjiman''), Ryu Jose (''Mobile Suit Gundam''), Heart (''Fist of the North Star''), Happosai Ueda ('' Nintama Rantarou''), Nappa (''Dragon Ball Z'') and Sergeant Bosco Albert "B.A." Baracus (Japanese dub of ''The A-Team''). He played major villain roles in the first eight ''Metal Hero Series''. Death Iizuka died from acute heart failure at the age of 89 on February 15, 2023. Filmography Television animation ;1965 * ''Astro Boy'' * '' Gigantor'' * '' Wolf Boy Ken'' ;1970 * '' Tomorrow's Joe'' (Tiger Ozaki, Gerira, others) ;1975 * ''Brave Raideen'' (Kyoretsu Gekido) ;1977 * '' Voltes V'' (Jangal) ;1978 * '' Daimos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toshiko Fujita
was a Japanese actress, singer and narrator. She was affiliated with Aoni Production at the time of her death. Biography At the age of eight, Fujita worked in radio and television as an actress, singer and comedian. She also sang theme songs for anime, such as the 1969 adaptation of '' Dororo''. She was also a voice actor for anime series and films, often in works by Toei Animation and Nippon Animation. Notable roles included Ikkyu in '' Ikkyū-san'', Eiichi Kite in '' Kiteretsu Daihyakka'', Taichi Yagami in '' Digimon Adventure'', Mamiya in '' Fist of the North Star'', and Rui Kisugi in '' Cat's Eye''. In 1984, she received the award for "Best Voice Actor" in the 1st Nihon Anime Taishou. Later on in her career, her work was limited due to her poor physical condition and health problems. On December 28, 2018, it was announced that she had died of invasive breast cancer at the age of 68. Filmography Television animation ;1960s *'' Yūsei Shōnen Papii'' (1965–1966) ( ... [...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] |
Takaya Hashi
Takaya Corporation is an electronics equipment manufacturer in Okayama prefecture, Japan. The company was originally established as a textile company in 1918, and began assembling transistor radios in 1966. In 1977, Takaya and Sharp Corporation is a Japanese electronics company. It is headquartered in Sakai, Osaka, and was founded by Tokuji Hayakawa in 1912 in Honjo, Tokyo, and established as the Hayakawa Metal Works Institute in Abeno-ku, Osaka, in 1924. Since 2016, it is majority o ... jointly established Sharp Takaya Electronics Co., Ltd. Description Some products have been sold directly to original equipment manufacturers under the Takaya brand. One of the many testers still in daily use is the APT-8300 fixtureless tester, a three-axis flying probe tester. References Japanese companies established in 1918 Electronics companies of Japan Takaya Companies based in Okayama Prefecture {{japan-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bin Shimada
Bin Shimada (; born November 20, 1954) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narratorDoi, Hitoshi.Shimada Bin. ''Seiyuu Database''. July 17, 2010Archivedby WebCite July 20, 2010. affiliated with the talent management firm Aoni Production. Filmography Television animation * ''Urusei Yatsura'' (1981), Tobimaro Mizunokoji * '' Galactic Gale Baxingar'' (1982), Kay Malorn * '' Bismark'' (1984), Richard Lancelot * '' Fist of the North Star'' (1985), Yuda * '' Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'' (1985), Paptimus Scirocco * ''Saint Seiya'' (1985), Merak Beta Hägen * '' Ranma ½'' (1989), Sentarō Daimonji, An-Man * '' Moomin'' (1990), Anton * '' Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirō'' (1993), Sota Midorihara, Dot * ''Sailor Moon'' (1993–1995), Yuichiro Kumada – first, second, third, and fourth seasons * '' Mahojin Guru Guru'' (1995), Yanban * '' You're Under Arrest'' (1996; 2001; 2007), Ken Nakajima * '' Dr. Slump'' (1998), King Nikochan – 2nd series * '' Yu-Gi-Oh!'' (1998), Akaboshi * ''One ... [...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] |
Isshin Chiba
is a Japanese voice actor who appeared in 35 films since he first started acting in 1990 and is best known for doing the voice of Jin Kazama from the ''Tekken'' series. Biography Isshin Chiba was born in Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan. He graduated from Miyagi Prefecture Kesennuma High School. After graduating from high school, he had the idea to become a stage actor. However, because he had no experience in such extracurricular activities in particular, he attended Katsuma Voice Actor's Academy in Tokyo. He started his career as a voice actor at age 22 in 1990. In 1997, he landed the role for which he is best known, the role of Jin Kazama from the ''Tekken'' fighting game series. Starting from ''Tekken 3'', he voiced Jin in all other ''Tekken'' games, including crossovers ''Namco × Capcom'', ''Street Fighter X Tekken'', ''Project X Zone'', ''Project X Zone 2'', ''The King of Fighters All Star'' and adaptations ''Tekken: Blood Vengeance'', ''Tekken: Bloodline'' and the Japanese dub o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenji Utsumi
was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Kitakyushu, affiliated with the self-founded Ken Production. He was best known for his roles in ''Sally the Witch (1966)'' (as Sally's Papa), ''Fist of the North Star'' (as Raoh and Kaioh), '' Dr. Slump Arale-chan'' (as Senbei Norimaki), the ''Dragon Ball'' series (as Shenlong, Commander Red, Reacoom and the Tenkaichi Budōkai announcer), ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' (as Alex Louis Armstrong) and ''Hajime no Ippo'' (as Coach Kamogawa). He was also known for dubbing over the voices of actors Carl Weathers, Steve McQueen, Jack Nicholson, Sammy Davis Jr., Victor Mature and Robert Shaw in the Japanese-language editions of their films. He received a lifetime achievement award at the third Seiyu Awards. Personal life He was married to fellow voice actor Michiko Nomura until his death. Death He died from peritoneal cancer at 3:01 PM in JST on June 13, 2013. Voice roles Television animation ;1963 * '' Wolf Boy Ken'' (One-Ey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raoh
is a fictional character in the manga series ''Fist of the North Star'' created by Buronson and Tetsuo Hara. He is the eldest of four honorary brothers (including the protagonist Kenshiro) who trained in the ancient assassination art of Hokuto Shinken. Following his introduction in Chapter 42 of the original manga, Raoh serves as Kenshiro's primary rival and adversary during a great portion of the series, being in the case, the main antagonist of ''Fist of the North Star'', having already taken the mantle of , a tyrannical warlord that seeks to dominate the post-apocalyptic world. In contrast to Kenshiro's title as the "Savior of Century's End", Raoh is commonly referred as the within the story. Following the conclusion of his story arc, Raoh plays a significant role in the remaining chapters of the manga. He would also go on to play a major role in subsequent books and anime adaptations that were published after the original manga and its original anime. He serves as a c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toshio Furukawa
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator affiliated with Aoni Production. He is married to fellow voice actress Shino Kakinuma. Career He became famous for his roles in his career as Kagege (''Sgt. Frog''), Kai Shiden (''Mobile Suit Gundam''), Shin (''Fist of the North Star''), Asuma Shinohara ('' Mobile Police Patlabor''), Piccolo (''Dragon Ball''), Ataru Moroboshi (''Urusei Yatsura''), Portgas D. Ace (''One Piece''), Jann Lee (''Dead or Alive'') and Misao Yamamura (''Detective Conan''). His debut voice role is a soldier in ''Brave Raideen''. Toshio is a veteran who has played a variety of characters from comedians like Ataru of ''Urusei Yatsura'' and Inumaru of '' Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!'', to calm, serious ones like Shin from ''Fist of the North Star'' and Piccolo of the ''Dragon Ball'' series. Furthermore, Toshio is capable of performing with a "boy voice" and has played noble hot-blooded heroes such as Prince Mito of ' and Kento Tate of '' Future Robo Daltaniu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |