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Flower Witch Mary Bell
, or known as ''Mary Bell'' in some countries, is a Japanese magical girl anime series by Ashi Productions, aired from 1992 until 1993. The series was adapted as a theatrical film and two educational videos and the DVD version was released on March 20, 2004. Story Yuuri and Ken are two siblings living in the port town of Sunny Bell, where their parents have recently moved and set up a flower shop. They are given the Mary Bell Picture Book from their neighbor Rose, which is a story about two children who get lost in the forest and are helped by a magical girl named Mary Bell. The children wish together that Mary Bell was there to help their parents' struggling flower shop. Suddenly, Mary Bell appears in front of them, introducing herself and her Seelie Court partner Tambourine, and agreeing to help them with magic. Over the course of the series, Mary Bell, Ken, Yuuri, a dog named Ribbon, and the others go on adventures in both Sunny Bell and the Flower Magic World, Mary Bell' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magical Girl
is a Genre#Subgenre, subgenre of primarily Japanese fantasy media (including anime, manga, light novels, and live-action media) centered on young girls who possess magical abilities, which they typically use through an ideal alter ego into which they can transform. The genre emerged in 1962 with the manga ''Himitsu no Akko-chan'', followed by ''Sally the Witch'' in 1966. A wave of similar anime produced in the 1970s led to being used as a common term for the genre. In the 1980s, the term was largely replaced by "magical girl", reflecting the new popularity of shows produced by other studios, including ''Magical Princess Minky Momo'' and ''Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel''. In the 1990s, ''Sailor Moon'' redefined the genre by combining "transforming hero" elements from live-action hero shows. The growth of late-night anime in the early 2000s led to a demographic shift for the genre, where series with more mature themes such as ''Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha'' (2004) were created ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seelie
Seelie is a term for fairies in Scottish folklore, appearing in the form of seely wights or The Seelie Court. The Northern and Middle English word (also , , ), and the Scots form , mean "happy", "lucky" or "blessed." Despite their name, the seelie folk of legend could be morally ambivalent and dangerous. Calling them "seelie," similar to names such as "good neighbors," may have been a euphemism to ward off their anger. Etymology The word derives from the Old English and and the Proto-West Germanic ''*sālīg'' (“blissful, happy”). The Modern Standard English word " silly" is also derived from this root. The antonym, ''unseely'' (also ''unsall'', ''unsell)'' means "unhappy", "misfortunate" or "unholy." Seelie wights Many Scottish ballads and tales tell of "Seilie wichts" or " wights," meaning blessed beings. Julian Goodare theorized that these were legendary nature spirits, similar to but distinct from fairies. Goodare additionally hypothesized that there was a sixtee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chie Satō
, also stylized as Chie Satou, is a Japanese voice actress who has been featured in a number of anime shows. She is most known for portraying various characters on a number of ''Pokémon'' television shows and as Bo-chan in ''Crayon Shin-chan''. Roles * Bolded names indicate a major role in the work Anime (film) * Seigi Choujin vs. Ancient Choujin (1985) - Preschooler C * Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku (1990) - Saiya-jin C * Crayon Shin-chan: Action Kamen vs Leotard Devil (1993) - Bo-chan * Crayon Shin-chan: The Secret Treasure of Buri Buri Kingdom (1994) - Bo-chan * Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... (1994) - Unlisted * Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition (1995) - Bo-chan * Marmalade Boy (1995) - Gastman Omega * Crayon Shin-chan: Adventure in Henderland (1996) - Bo-chan * Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness (1997) - Bo-chan * Crayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig's Hoof's Secret Mission (1998) - Bo-chan * Crayon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akiko Yajima
is a Japanese voice actress from Kashiwazaki, Niigata. Her best-known role is as the title character Shinnosuke Nohara in the long-running anime series '' Crayon Shin-chan''. She also voices Mipple in the original '' Futari wa Pretty Cure'', Sally Yoshinaga in '' The Brave Express Might Gaine'', Paffy Pafuricia in '' Haō Taikei Ryū Knight'', Relena Peacecraft in '' Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'', Ayumi Himekawa in '' Glass Mask'', Riku and Diva in '' Blood+'', Longlong in '' Shizuku-chan'' and Kohaku in '' Inuyasha''. In video games, she voices Annie Barrs in '' Tales of'' series, and has dubbed for Anakin Skywalker and Harry Potter in some of the live-action films and video games. She is also known for being the voice of Spyro the Dragon in the '' Spyro'' video games, which she retired from in 2000. On June 29, 2018, Akiko Yajima retired from her career as Shinnosuke Nohara's voice actress and newly announced that Yumiko Kobayashi took over the role as Shinnosuke Nohara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōji Tsujitani
was a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator and director of audiography credited for voicing many anime and video game characters. He was formerly affiliated with Sigma Seven. He married Kumiko Watanabe in 2012. He died of a stroke on October 17, 2018. Biography Filmography Anime *'' Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket'' (1989), Bernard Wiseman *'' 3×3 Eyes'' (1991), Yakumo Fujii *''The Brave Fighter of Sun Fighbird'' (1991–1992), Guard Rescue *'' Mobile Suit Gundam F91'' (1991), Seabook Arno *'' Otaku no Video'' (1991), (Ken Kubo) *'' Video Girl Ai'' (1992), (Takashi Niimai) *'' Irresponsible Captain Tylor'' (1993), Tylor *'' Genocyber'' (1994), Ryuu *''YuYu Hakusho'' (1994), (Itsuki) *'' Saint Tail'' (1995), Noguchi *'' Street Fighter II V (1995),'' Ryu *'' Escaflowne'' (1996), Jajuka *'' Grander Musashi'' (1997), Sugeru *'' Hajime no Ippo'' (2000), Ryuichi Hayami *'' InuYasha'' (2001), Miroku *'' PaRappa the Rapper'' (2001), Matt's Father *'' Maburaho'' (2003 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasunori Matsumoto
is a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Sigma Seven. Some of Matsumoto's most notable roles are Wataru Akiyama in '' Initial D'', Jean Havoc in ''Fullmetal Alchemist'', Magnum Ace in '' Shippū! Iron Leaguer'', Gourry Gabriev in ''Slayers'' and Ryo Hibiki in '' Sonic Soldier Borgman''. His wife was voice actress Junko Sakuma, who died in March 2011. Career Matsumoto graduated from the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law, Chuo University after graduating from Yakuendai High School. He used to be a member of Production Baobab. He was also the vice-chairman of Sugoroku, a theater company led by Kenichi Ogata, and became the chairperson after Ogata retired. He later left the company in 2016. When Matsumoto was a student, he was the captain of a cycle racing club, and has even participated in the National Athletic Meet. However, he left the club due to a back injury. Originally a science fiction enthusiast, he was a science major until he was in high school. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kappei Yamaguchi
, better known by his stage name , is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and '' rakugoka'' affiliated with Gokū and 21st Century Fox.Doi, Hitoshi"Yamaguchi Kappei" ''Seiyuu Database''. January 11, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2011. After making his voice acting debut in 1989 as the male version of Ranma Saotome in '' Ranma ½'', Yamaguchi went on to other notable roles, including Inuyasha in '' Inuyasha'' and its sequel '' Yashahime'', and L in '' Death Note''. He currently voices Shinichi Kudo and Kaito Kid in ''Case Closed'', Usopp in '' One Piece'' and Teddie in ''Persona 4''. He is married and has a son, Ryunosuke, and a daughter, Akane. Ryunosuke and Akane are also voice actors, while the latter is also a ''rakugoka''. Biography Early life and education Yamaguchi was born in Fukuoka. He graduated from Fukuoka's prefectural Chikuzen High School. In 1984, Yamaguchi moved to Tokyo and entered the Tokyo Announce University College, a vocational school training various perfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomomichi Nishimura
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who works for Arts Vision. He is most known for the roles of the Narrator of ''YuYu Hakusho'', Tsuchikage Ohnoki (''Naruto''), Mitsuyoshi Anzai (''Slam Dunk''), Shibaraku Tsurugibe ('' Mashin Hero Wataru''), and Jamitov Hymem ('' Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam''). In video games, he is best known as the voice of Akuma/Gouki and M. Bison/Vega (''Street Fighter''). Filmography Television animation ;1970s * '' Lupin the Third Part II'' (1978) (Onabess' Aide) (ep. 42) ;1980s * ''Urusei Yatsura'' (1981–1986) ( Principal) * ''Heavy Metal L-Gaim'' (1984-1985) (Giwaza Lowau) * '' Uchuusen Sagittarius'' (1986) (Gorian) * '' Transformers: Headmasters'' (1987–1988) ( Cyclonus) * '' Transformers: Victory'' (1989) (Deathcobra) (ep. 19) ;1990s * '' Future GPX Cyber Formula'' (1991) (Pitalia Lope) * ''Sailor Moon'' (1992–1995) ( Rei's Grandfather) * ''YuYu Hakusho'' (1992–1994) (Jorge Saotome/Blue Ogre, Narrator) * ''Slam Dunk'' (1994–199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakiko Tamagawa
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Tokyo. She is affiliated with Sigma Seven. She voices Rei Kuki in '' Genji Tsuushin Agedama'', Princess Kakyuu Natsumi Tsujimoto in '' You're Under Arrest'' season 1, You're Under Arrest the Movie, You're Under Arrest Fast & Furious Season 2 & You're Under Arrest Full Throttle Season 3, Miyama Soshigaya in Cyber Team in Akihabara, Kazama's mother in ''Crayon Shin-chan'', and Toyama-san in '' Atashin'chi''. Other roles of note include Pirotess in '' Record of Lodoss War'', Cocoa in '' NG Knight Ramune & 40'', Tachikoma in '' Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex'', Rouge in '' Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko'', Juiz in '' Eden of the East'', and Jasmine in '' Cross Ange''. Filmography Anime Theatrical animation Video games Audio dramas Dubbing roles References * Nakagami, Yoshikatsu et al. "You're Under Arrest: Full Throttle". (December 2007) ''Newtype USA''. pp. 48–49. External links Official agency pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kotono Mitsuishi
is a Japanese actress and narrator. She was affiliated with Arts Vision and Lasley Arrow, but is now freelance. Mitsuishi lived in Nagareyama, Chiba. She graduated from high school and entered the Katsuta Voice Actor's Academy in 1986. She is well known for her roles as Usagi Tsukino in ''Sailor Moon'' series, Misato Katsuragi in '' Neon Genesis Evangelion'', Sayaka Mine in '' Yaiba'', Boa Hancock in ''One Piece'', Murrue Ramius, Haro and Narrator in '' Mobile Suit Gundam SEED'' and '' Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY'', and Rena Mizunashi in '' Detective Conan'' and Mei Mei in ''Jujutsu Kaisen''. Early life Kotono Mitsuishi was born on December 8, 1967, in Toda, Saitama Prefecture and raised in Tokyo, Japan. She graduated high school in 1986 and later entered the Katsuta Seiyū Academy. She then debuted as a voice actress in 1989. She is also known for her role of Sailor Moon in the manga and anime series of the same name since 1992. In 2011, she was the voice of Hummy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumiko Nishihara
is a Japanese voice actress from Chigasaki, Kanagawa affiliated with Aoni Production also known for her work on the stage and Iris Chateaubriand from Sakura Wars. Biography While a student at Wako University, Nishihara attended voice acting classes run by Kaneta Kimotsuki. When Kimotsuki established in 1984, Nishihara went on to leave her undergraduate studies unfinished to become a founding member, taking numerous roles as a leading actress in several productions and appearing in the lead role of Alice from '' Alice in Wonderland'' three times. Theatre Company 21st Century Fox became known for producing numerous voice actors with a theatre background such as Kaneta, Nishihara, and Kappei Yamaguchi. Nishihara took on voice acting roles in anime starting with '' Little Memole'' and becoming known for major voice acting roles in anime such as '' Hello! Lady Lynn'', '' Sailor Moon Sailor Stars'', and '' s-CRY-ed'', in addition to voice acting roles in a number of Japanese gam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chisa Yokoyama
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Tokyo, Japan. She was affiliated with Arts Vision but has since founded her own voice company called Banbina. When she was a high school student, she was an assistant of Jump Broadcasting Station of Weekly Shōnen Jump (1988–1996). Some of her major roles are Sasami Masaki Jurai (''Tenchi Muyo!''), Ryoko Subaru ('' Martian Successor Nadesico''), Lucrezia Noin (''Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'') and Sakura Shinguji (''Sakura Wars''). She married musician Chaka from the band Tripolysm and their first child was born in September 2015. Filmography Animation Video games Audio dramas Dubbing *'' Clueless'', Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) *''Fly Away Home ''Fly Away Home'' ( ''Flying Wild'' and ''Father Goose'') is a 1996 children's film, family Adventure film, adventure drama (film and television), drama film directed by Carroll Ballard. The film stars Anna Paquin, Jeff Daniels, and Dana Delan ...'', Amy Alden ( Anna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
