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Kamen Rider Fourze
is a Japanese tokusatsu drama in Toei Company's Kamen Rider Series, being the thirteenth series in the Heisei period run and the twenty-second overall. It began airing on September 4, 2011, the week following the conclusion of ''Kamen Rider OOO'',''Uchusen'', Vol. 133 joining ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger'' and then ''Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters'' in the Super Hero Time lineup. The series commemorates not only the Kamen Rider Series' 40th anniversary but also the 50th anniversary of spaceflight, which began with Yuri Gagarin's Vostok 1, flight in 1961. The show's catchphrase is , referencing the Fourze Driver transformation belt which gets its various powers from devices called Switch, Astroswitches to conjure attachments to Fourze's limbs.''Hyper Hobby'', August 2011 As with the two previous series, the protagonist of ''Fourze'' made his debut in the annual summer film of the show's direct predecessor, appearing in ''Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful: The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals''. Prod ... [...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] |
Shion Tsuchiya
Shion is a Japanese given name, and may refer to: Sportspeople *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese figure skater *, Japanese footballer Musicians *, a R&B singer *, a pop singer *, a singer-songwriter *Shion Tsurubo (鶴房 汐恩, born 2000), Japanese idol, member of JO1 Other people *, Japanese filmmaker *Shion Takeuchi (born 1988), American television writer and creator of the Netflix series ''Inside Job'' *, Japanese voice actresses Fictional characters * Aries Shion, a character from the manga and anime ''Saint Seiya'' * Shion Yorigami, a character from the Touhou series of games. * Shion, one of the two main characters of the novel, manga, and anime ''No. 6''. * Shion, a hidden scenario character from the yaoi visual novel '' Enzai''. * Shion, a character from the manga and anime '' Nana'' * Shion (''Naruto''), a character in ''Naruto Shippūden the Movie'' * Shion (''The King of Fighters''), a sub-boss in ''The King of Fighters XI'' video game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamen Rider Series
The , also known as ''Masked Rider Series'' (until '' Decade'' and except Thailand), is a Japanese superhero media franchise consisting of tokusatsu television programs, films, manga, and anime, created by manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. ''Kamen Rider'' media usually revolves around the titular defined group of motorcycle-riding superheroes with an insect motif who fights supervillains, often known as . The franchise began in 1971 with the ''Kamen Rider'' television series, which followed college student Takeshi Hongo and his quest to defeat the world-conquering Shocker organization. The original series spawned television and film sequels and launched the Second Kaiju Boom (also known as the Henshin Boom) on Japanese television during the early 1970s, impacting the superhero and action-adventure genres in Japan. Bandai owns the toy rights to Kamen Rider in Japan and other Asian regions. Bandai Collectables, a subsidiary of Bandai Namco, distributes Kamen Rider merchandise ... [...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] |
Kamen Rider Wizard
is a Japanese tokusatsu drama in Toei Company's ''Kamen Rider'' franchise, being the fourteenth series in the Heisei period run and the twenty-third overall. It began airing on TV Asahi on September 2, 2012, joining ''Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters'' and then ''Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger'' in the Super Hero Time lineup. Tsuyoshi Kida is the series' main screenwriter. The series revolves around magic, rings, and gemstones. The series centers on Haruto Soma, who transforms into Kamen Rider Wizard to fight against monsters called Phantoms, created from human despair. Story Six months before the start of the series, a mysterious ritual held on the day of the solar eclipse took place. Its purpose was to give birth to a group of magical creatures called Phantoms through humans with magical potential called "Gates", by forcibly subjecting them to immense despair. Haruto Soma, the survivor of the ritual, and Koyomi, a mysterious girl who has lost all of her memories, are tasked by the mysterious ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamen Rider OOO
is a 2010–2011 Japanese tokusatsu drama in Toei Company's Kamen Rider Series, being the twelfth series in the Heisei period run and the twenty-first overall. It began airing on September 5, 2010, the week following the conclusion of ''Kamen Rider W'',''Uchusen'', Vol. 129 joining ''Tensou Sentai Goseiger'' and then ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger'' in the Super Hero Time lineup, until its conclusion on August 28, 2011. The series' titular Kamen Rider made a cameo appearance in the film ''Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate'' and a supporting character in other Kamen Rider movies. The series centers around medals, animals, and the themes of desire and greed. The series follows Eiji Hino, who becomes Kamen Rider OOO after obtaining the power of the Core Medals, which are linked to three different animal species (the Hawk, Tiger, Cheetah, Stag Beetle, and Grasshopper) and grant him the ability to transform and use various powers. Production The Kamen Rider OOO trade ... [...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] |
Shuhei Naruse
is a Japanese musician, composer, and music arranger from Kyoto Prefecture. Naruse attended Ritsumeikan University. His major debut as a musician was in the rock band DEVELOP=FRAME where he played keyboards. He has since worked on the composition and arrangement for various Avex Trax musical artists, including the soundtracks of ''Kamen Rider Den-O'', ''Kamen Rider Kiva'', and ''Kamen Rider Fourze''. He also composed the soundtracks for the anime series ''MegaMan NT Warrior'', ''Mega Man Star Force , , and are 2006 action role-playing games developed and published by Capcom for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console; combined, they are the first game in the ''Mega Man Star Force'' series, a sub-series of the greater '' Mega Man'' fra ...'', and '' Sket Dance''. For his work on ''Kamen Rider Kiva'', he plays keyboard in the "limited rock unit" Tetra-Fang as SHUHEI. References External links * * Year of birth missing (living people) Anime composers Japanese co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Tsuchiya
is a Japanese singer, actress and semi-retired model. Since 2005, she is primarily known as a singer.Oricon profile Retrieved March 25, 2012 Life and career Early life Tsuchiya was born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and an American father of Polish descent (the surname of her father is Hider). In her earliest years, she spoke English and Japanese. Tsuchiya's parents divorced when she was seven. She has an older sister, Angela.Modeling career Tsuchiya's modeling career began at the age of fourteen after her older sister Angela, a former fashion model, suggested it. She entered her sister's former agency and was picked up by an agent who specialized in magazine-modeling. Her first jobs consisted of modeling for an open collection in |
Switch On!
"Switch On!" is the 13th single by Japanese pop singer Anna Tsuchiya, released on November 23, 2011. It is the opening theme for the Kamen Rider Series ''Kamen Rider Fourze''. "Switch On!" debuted on the Oricon's daily charts at number 15, while its music video hit number 3 on the RecoChoku video download charts. The single ultimately peaked at number 13 on the Oricon's Weekly Charts and 24 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. The song was certified gold by the RIAJ for 100,000 downloads to cellphones in August 2012. The single was initially scheduled to be released on October 26, 2011. However its release, along with the release of Maki Ohguro's balladic version of " Anything Goes!", were pushed back by a month for unknown reasons. Development Tsuchiya decided to collaborate with the Kamen Rider Series after her son became a fan of the previous series ''Kamen Rider OOO'', and she had watched the series as a child herself. She was also glad that she was going to perform the song for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobuyuki Hiyama
is a Japanese voice actor, narrator, and radio personality currently affiliated with Arts Vision. His vocal register is described as a metallic lyric tenor suitable to voice a mature variation of coming of age young men. Combined with an impactful execution on battle cries, he earned his reputation in voicing heroic protagonists commonly found in works of the mecha, fighting, and fantasy genres. Hiyama is recognized for his portrayal of Hiei from '' YuYu Hakusho'', by starring twice within the Brave Series franchise as Maito Senpuuji of '' The Brave Express Might Gaine'', and Gai Shishioh of the '' King of Braves GaoGaiGar''. He also played Link in '' The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''. Biography Hiyama was born in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima at the Red Cross Hospital, and grew up enjoying casual amateur baseball with friends. His mother was of Japanese descent born in Taiwan during the end of World War II who resettled back to Japan after the war. Greatly influe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rie Tanaka
is a Japanese voice actress and singer. Notable among her numerous roles in anime are Lacus Clyne in '' Mobile Suit Gundam Seed'' and '' Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny'', Chi in '' Chobits'', Hikari Kujou/Shiny Luminous in '' Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart'', Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke in '' Strike Witches'' and Suigintou in the anime adaptation of ''Rozen Maiden''. In video games, she provides the voice of title character Neptune in the '' Hyperdimension Neptunia'' franchise, Morrigan Aensland in '' Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3'' and ''Project X Zone'', Sesshoin Kiara in '' Fate/Extra'' and '' Fate/Grand Order'', Murata Himeko in '' Honkai Impact 3rd and Himeko in Honkai: Star Rail'', Mitsuru Kirijo in ''Persona 3'', Lisa in ''Genshin Impact'' and Ciel in '' Megaman Zero''. Biography When Tanaka was in elementary school, she was a member of the book club. She loved to read to others, and would give picture story shows to the younger students in the morning before the ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
