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GoGo Sentai Boukenger
is the 30th series in Toei's Super Sentai series, a metaseries of Japanese ''tokusatsu'' programming. It was the first installment to be produced and broadcast in the 16:9 aspect ratio. It aired from February 19, 2006, to February 11, 2007, and was replaced by ''Juken Sentai Gekiranger''. Its footage was used in the American series, ''Power Rangers Operation Overdrive'' and was dubbed into Korean for the South Korean market, airing there as ''Power Rangers Treasure Force''. Plot summary Powerful relics known as the Precious appear throughout the world. Noticing these relics' power, various Negative Syndicates wish to take the Precious for themselves and use them for evil ends. To make sure that the Precious do not fall into the hands of the Negative Syndicates, the Search Guard Successor Foundation (SGS) has developed its own special operations team, the Boukengers, whose mission is to collect the Precious and thwart the Negative Syndicates. Characters SGS The collects the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term for live-action films or television programs that make heavy use of practical special effects. Credited to special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya, ''tokusatsu'' mainly refers to science fiction film, science fiction, War film, war, fantasy film, fantasy, or Horror film, horror media featuring such technology but is also occasionally dubbed a genre itself. Its contemporary use originated in the Mass media in Japan, Japanese mass media around 1958 to explain special effects in an easy-to-understand manner and was popularized during the ":ja:第一次怪獣ブーム, first monster boom" (1966–1968). Prior to the monster boom, it was known in Japan as or shortened . Subgenres of include ''kaiju'' such as the ''Godzilla (film series), Godzilla'' and ''Gamera'' series; superhero such as the ''Kamen Rider Series, Kamen Rider'' and ''Metal Hero Series, Metal Hero'' series; Kyodai Hero, ''Kyodai'' Hero like ''Ultra Series, Ultraman, and Gridman the Hyper Agent, D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mami Yamasaki
is a Japanese gravure idol and actress. In addition to appearing in numerous photobooks, she has played roles in television, film, and stage productions, including ''Gogo Sentai Boukenger'', '' Karate-Robo Zaborgar'', the horror drama series ''Hitokowa'', and the stage adaptation of '' Umimachi Diary''. Biography Yamasaki was born in Osaka, Japan. While in high school she represented Osaka in a national rhythmic gymnastics competition. In 2004 she won the Miss Magazine Special Reader Award in the annual Miss Magazine gravure contest. Yamasaki appeared in ''GoGo Sentai Boukenger'' and '' Chō Ninja Tai Inazuma!! SPARK'' as Shizuka of the Wind. After changing management companies in 2012, Yamasaki did not model for any photobooks for several years, only resuming photobook modeling after she turned 30 years old. In 2017 Yamasaki starred in a stage adaptation of the Akimi Yoshida manga '' Umimachi Diary''. In 2018 a photo exhibition featuring previously unpublished photos of Yamasak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahō Sentai Magiranger
is a Japanese Tokusatsu television show and Toei Company's twenty-ninth production of the Super Sentai metaseries. It aired from February 13, 2005, to February 12, 2006, replacing ''Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger'' and was replaced by ''GoGo Sentai Boukenger''. The action footage was used in '' Power Rangers Mystic Force'' and both shows had scenes simultaneously shot in New Zealand. The main themes of this series are courage and love of family. This series was dubbed into Korean under the title ''Power Rangers Magic Force''. It aired as part of TV Asahi's Super Hero Time alongside ''Kamen Rider Hibiki''. This was the very last installment to be produced and broadcast in the 4:3 aspect ratio. Synopsis A war between the Infershia and Magitopia had occurred unbeknownst to humans. After being imprisoned within the Earth for fifteen years, the Infershia have returned to get revenge from their imprisonment. When the Infershia attack, five siblings witness their mother change in front of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All-Nippon News Network
All-Nippon News Network (ANN; ) is a Japanese commercial television network run by TV Asahi Corporation (TV Asahi) in Tokyo, which is controlled by The Asahi Shimbun Company. The network's responsibility includes the syndication of national television news bulletins to its regional affiliates, and news exchange between the stations. Its affiliate stations also broadcast non-news programs originating from TV Asahi. Founded on 1 January 1970, and formalised on 1 April 1974, ANN is made up of 26 affiliates, including two stations that are double- or triple-affiliated with rival networks. Between 1989 and 2013, it also operated the 24-hour satellite and cable news channel Asahi Newstar. List of affiliates Stations are listed mostly in Japanese order of prefectures which is mirrored in ISO 3166-2:JP, with exceptions for the Kantō region, Aichi-Gifu- Mie, Kansai region (except Mie) and Okayama- Kagawa, which form single wide broadcasting markets respectively. Areas wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greater Tokyo Area
The Greater Tokyo Area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, consisting of the Kantō region of Japan (including Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis and the prefectures of Chiba Prefecture, Chiba, Gunma Prefecture, Gunma, Ibaraki Prefecture, Ibaraki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanagawa, Saitama Prefecture, Saitama, and Tochigi Prefecture, Tochigi) as well as the prefecture of Yamanashi Prefecture, Yamanashi of the neighboring Chūbu region. In Japanese language, Japanese, it is referred to by various terms, one of the most common being . As of 2016, the United Nations estimates the total population at 38,140,000. It covers an area of approximately 13,500 square kilometre, km2 (5,200 mi2), giving it a population density of 2,642 people/km2. It is the second-largest single metropolitan area in the world in terms of built-up or urban function landmass at 8,547 km2 (3,300 mi2), behind only the New York metropolitan area, New York City metropolitan area at 11,642 km2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōtarō Nakagawa
is a Japanese composer and arranger. He is noted for composing the soundtracks for several anime series, including the Gorō Taniguchi-directed productions '' s-CRY-ed'', '' Planetes'', '' Gun Sword'', and ''Code Geass''. He provided the music for many of the ''Kamen Rider'' and ''Super Sentai The is a Japanese superhero team media franchise consisting of television series and films produced by Toei Company and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi. The shows are of the '' tokusatsu'' genre, featuring live action characters and colorfu ...'' ''tokusatsu'' shows and films. Works Anime ''Tokusatsu'' Drama References External links Official agency profile * Kotaro Nakagawaprofile at Oricon {{DEFAULTSORT:Nakagawa, Kotaro 1969 births Anime composers Japanese composers Japanese film score composers Japanese male film score composers Japanese music arrangers Living people Tokyo University of the Arts alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychic Lover
are a rock duo consisting of vocalist and guitarist . Originally consisting of six members, YOFFY and IMAJO are the only two who remained for their rise to fame. Much of their work has been featured as opening and closing themes of Japanese television series and Anime. YOFFY has also worked with Eizo Sakamoto (vocalist of Anthem and Animetal), Masaaki Endoh, Sakura Nogawa, Ai Tokunaga, Ryoko Shintani, Mayumi Gojo, Sister MAYO, and Yukari Fukui on other projects. The group is also part of the Project.R supergroup. In October 2007, the band performed in the United States for the first time at thAkiba FestJ-Pop Halloween Concert Ball in Springfield, Virginia. Discography Singles All songs are performed by Psychic Lover unless otherwise noted #"TRANSFORMER -Dream Again-" - February 1, 2003 #*B-Side: #*'' Transformers: Armada'' opening theme & insert song #"Never Ending Road" - February 1, 2003 #*B-Side: "NO NAME HEROES" #*''Transformers: Armada'' ending theme & insert song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobuo Yamada
Nob may refer to: People * NoB (born 1964), Japanese singer Nobuo Yamada * Nob Yoshigahara (1936–2004), Japanese puzzle-maker Places * Nob, Israel, a place in the vicinity of Jerusalem * Nob Hill, San Francisco, a neighborhood in the California city Other uses * Nederlandse Onderwatersport Bond, the Dutch Underwater Federation * Newell's Old Boys, Argentine football team * Non-occluded baculovirus, a genus of virus * "One for his nob", a score in cribbage * A person of social standing (cf. nobility/nabob) * Derogatory term for a man's penis, typically used as an insult in the UK and Ireland See also * Knob (other) Knob or KNOB may refer to: Objects * A round handle ** Doorknob ** Control knob, controls a device ** Brodie knob, on a steering wheel * Tow ball or hitch ball * Dorset knob, a biscuit Landforms * A rounded hill or mountain, particularly ... * NOB (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinichirō Ōta
is a Japanese Voice acting in Japan, voice actor and television announcer noted primarily in the English-speaking world for his appearance as the kitchen reporter in ''Iron Chef'', where he was known for his rapid-fire announcing style. On the English-language version of ''Iron Chef'', which aired on Food Network, Ohta's dialogue is dubbed by American voice actor Jeff Manning. Ohta's character is perhaps best known for his line, "Fukui-san?" (Mr. Fukui), which he would say several times per episode, when interrupting Kenji Fukui's commentary with a report from the field. His talent agency is Aoni Production. Filmography *''Getter Robo Go'' (1991) - Guardman *''Sailor Moon (TV series), Sailor Moon'' (1992) - Ryo Urawa, Bumboo, Ned, Kamoi *''Shippū! Iron Leaguer'' (1993) - Gold Mask *''Aoki Densetsu Shoot!, Aoki Densetsu Shoot'' (1993) - Tsuyoshi Akahori *''Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks'' (1993) - Tenshu *''Orguss 02'' (1993) - Lean *''Captain Tsubasa, Captain Tsubasa J' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chihiro Suzuki
is a Japanese voice actor. He made his debut role as Soichiro Arima in ''Kare Kano''. Filmography Television animation ;1998 *'' Kareshi Kanojo no Jijō'' ( Soichiro Arima) ;2000 *'' Tottoko Hamutarō'' (Megane-kun and Mr Yoshi) ;2001 *'' Dā! Dā! Dā!'' (Mizuki Yamamura) *'' Great Dangaioh'' ( Kuya Amagi) ;2002 *''Haibane Renmei'' (Hyohko) *''The Prince of Tennis'' ( Akira Kamio) *''Rizelmine'' (Ryuunosuke Hououin) *'' Rockman EXE'' (ElecMan.EXE) ;2003 *''Di Gi Charat Nyo!'' (Ky Schweitzer) ;2004 *''Elfen Lied'' ( Kouta) *'' Desert Punk'' ( Sunabōzu/Kanta Mizuno) *'' Fantastic Children'' (Palza) ;2005 *'' Amaenaideyo!!'' ( Ikkou Satonaka) *'' Angel Heart'' (Liu Xin Hong) *''Cluster Edge'' (Chrome Team No. 2) ;2006 *''Buso Renkin'' (Shi) *'' Makai Senki Disgaea'' (Vyers) *'' Pumpkin Scissors'' (Warrant Officer Machs) *'' Sumomomo Momomo'' (Hanzō) ;2007 *''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'' (Shun Kazami) *'' Heroic Age'' (Mehitaka Pore) *'' Ōkiku Furikabutte'' (Yūto Sakaeguchi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenta Miyake
is a Japanese voice actor and narrator. He is affiliated with 81 Produce. Biography Miyake wanted to become a voice actor after admiring an actress. After attending the Amusement Media Research Institute and joining 81 Produce, he replaced several voice actors, including Masashi Amenomori, Daisuke Gōri, Nobuyuki Furuta, Unshō Ishizuka, Shigezō Sasaoka, Yuu Shimaka, Hirotaka Suzuoki, Kazuya Tatekabe, and Kiyoyuki Yanada. Miyake won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the 13th Seiyu Awards. Filmography Anime series Anime films Drama CD Live action Video games Dubbing roles Live action Japanese dubbing Animation Japanese dubbing References External links 81 Produce profile * * Kenta Miyake at Ryu's Seiyuu Infos * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Miyake, Kenta 1977 births Living people Japanese male video game actors Japanese male voice actors Male voice actors from Okinawa Prefecture Seiyu Award winners 81 Produce voice actors 20th-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takaya Kuroda
is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo, Japan. He is affiliated with Axlone, and was formerly with Mausu Promotion and 81 Produce. He is best known for his bass voice, which has usually seen him cast in villainous roles such as the voice of Yaiba in '' GoGo Sentai Boukenger''. He is best known to western audiences for providing the voice of Kazuma Kiryu, the protagonist of the ''Yakuza'' series. Because of his vocal resemblance to the late Hirotaka Suzuoki, he was chosen to replace Suzuoki as the voice of Starscream in '' Transformers: Cybertron'' as Suzuoki's health deteriorated. Kuroda is also the lead singer of the rock band ''Takaya Kuroda & Goodfellas''. Filmography Animation Film Video games Drama CDs Live action Dubbing roles References External links * Kazuma Kiryū's voice actor has a band — and it's beyond awesome!bIGDB.comvia Medium {{DEFAULTSORT:Kuroda, Takaya 1965 births Living people Japanese male stage actors Japanes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
