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Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger
is a Japanese ''tokusatsu'' drama and the 43rd entry of the Toei Company's long-running ''Super Sentai'' series. Although the series primarily aired in the Reiwa era, it is considered the final Heisei era series as it began airing during it. It is the fourth ''Super Sentai'' series to utilize the motif of dinosaurs, having been preceded by ''Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger'', '' Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger'' & ''Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger'', as well as the first to utilize the motif of knights. It aired from March 17, 2019, to March 1, 2020, replacing '' Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger'' and '' Super Sentai Strongest Battle'' and was replaced by '' Mashin Sentai Kiramager''. The program joining '' Kamen Rider Zi-O'', later ''Kamen Rider Zero-One'', in the Super Hero Time line-up on TV Asahi affiliate stations. Additionally, ''Ryusoulger'' began airing in South Korea in August 2019 as ''Power Rangers Dino Soul'' and its footage was adapted for ''Power Rangers Dino Fur ... [...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] |
Kazuya Ichijō
is a Japanese voice actor. He is married to Minami Hokuto, better known by her stage name Hitomi. He also provided the voice of adult video games. Notable voice roles Anime ;1994 * '' Nintama Rantarō'' (Terai-Mawa, Hachimijiogan, Takuro Seppa) ;1995 * '' Zenki'' (Inugamiro) * '' Juu Senshi Gulkeeva'' (Greyfus) ;1996 * '' B'tX'' (Fou Raffine) ;1997 * '' Hikarian - Great Railroad Protector'' (Seven) * '' Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo'' (Takashi Inukai) * '' Chō Mashin Eiyūden Wataru'' (Dream) ;1998 * '' Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san'' (Machahiko Kondo) * ''Ojarumaru'' (Aobee, Makoto Tamura, Icchoku Honda, Sam, Cow) * '' If I See You in My Dreams'' (Youhei Kaizuka) ;1999 * '' Crest of the Stars'' (Kahyul) * '' Iketeru Futari'' (Chief Kuroki) * '' To Heart'' (Hiroyuki Fujita) * '' Jubei-Chan The Ninja Girl - Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch'' (Tenryō Tsumura, Makojiro Hattori) * '' Puppet Master Sakon'' (Tsutomu Saeki) * '' Di Gi Charat'' (Mister Manager) ;2000 * ''Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choujuu Sentai Liveman
is a Japanese tokusatsu television series and the twelfth entry of Toei Company's Super Sentai metaseries. The last Super Sentai title of the Shōwa Era, it aired on TV Asahi from February 27, 1988, to February 18, 1989, replacing '' Hikari Sentai Maskman'' and was replaced by ''Kousoku Sentai Turboranger''. Its international English title as listed by Toei is simply ''Liveman''. It was the first Super Sentai series to have a female Blue Ranger as well as the first Super Sentai series that introduced animal-based mecha. It was also the first Super Sentai series that introduced a super-combined robot (that is 2 or more robots put together); the first Super Sentai series to have three members from the start, with two additional members joining later on; it was the last Super Sentai series that had its mechas transported to the battle through a flying fortress on a regular basis, which would not occur again until '' Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger''; and it was the first Super Sentai seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heisei
The was the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Akihito from 8 January 1989 until his abdication on 30 April 2019. The Heisei era started on 8 January 1989, the day after the death of the Emperor Hirohito, when his son, Akihito, acceded to the throne as the 125th Emperor. In accordance with Japanese customs, Hirohito was posthumously renamed "Emperor Shōwa" on 31 January 1989. Thus, 1989 corresponds to Shōwa 64 up until 7 January and from 8 January. The Heisei era ended on 30 April 2019 (Heisei 31), with the abdication of Akihito from the Chrysanthemum Throne. It was succeeded by the Reiwa era as then-crown prince Naruhito ascended the throne on 1 May midnight local time. History and meaning Shortly after the death of Emperor Hirohito on 7 January 1989, Keizō Obuchi, then- Chief Cabinet Secretary and later Prime Minister of Japan, hosted a press conference to announce the new era name "Heisei" for Emperor Akihito, and explained its m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reiwa
is the current and 232nd era of the official calendar of Japan. It began on 1 May 2019, the day on which Emperor Akihito's eldest son, Naruhito, ascended the throne as the 126th Emperor of Japan. The day before, Emperor Akihito abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne, marking the end of the Heisei era. The year 2019 corresponds with Heisei 31 from 1 January to 30 April, and with from 1 May. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan explained the meaning of ''Reiwa'' to be "beautiful harmony". Background Announcement The Japanese government on 1 April 2019 announced the name during a live televised press conference, as Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga traditionally revealed the kanji calligraphy on a board. Prime Minister Shinzō Abe said that ''Reiwa'' represents "a culture being born and nurtured by people coming together beautifully". Name selection A shortlist of names for the new era was drawn up by a nine-member expert panel comprising ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 colorful special effects, and are aimed at children, teens and young adults. ''Super Sentai'' airs alongside the '' Kamen Rider'' series in the Super Hero Time programming block on Sunday mornings. In North America, the ''Super Sentai'' series is best known as the source material for the '' Power Rangers'' series. Series overview In every ''Super Sentai'' series, the protagonists are a team of people who – using either wrist-worn or hand-held devices – transform into superheroes and gain superpowers – color-coded uniforms, signature weapons, sidearms, and fighting skills – to battle a group of otherworldly supervillains that threaten to take over the Earth. In a typical episode, the heroes thwart the enemies' plans and defeat an army ... [...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] |
Portmanteau
In linguistics, a blend—also known as a blend word, lexical blend, or portmanteau—is a word formed by combining the meanings, and parts of the sounds, of two or more words together.Garner's Modern American Usage p. 644. English examples include '' smog'', coined by blending ''smoke'' and ''fog'', and '''', from ''motor'' ('' motorist'') and ''hotel''. A blend is similar to a [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mashin Sentai Kiramager
is a Japanese tokusatsu drama. It is the 44th entry of Toei's long-running ''Super Sentai'' metaseries and the first series to air exclusively in the Reiwa era. ''Kiramager''s main motifs are genies, gemstones and vehicles. It is the fifth vehicle-themed ''Super Sentai'' series and the first to use a genie and gemstone motif. The show premiered on March 8, 2020, joining ''Kamen Rider Zero-One'', and later, '' Kamen Rider Saber'' in the Super Hero Time line-up on TV Asahi affiliate stations. After its finale in 2021, it was succeeded by ''Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger''. Story After planet Crystaria is invaded, Princess Mabushina takes the Kiramai Stones and seeks refuge on Earth to find individuals with strong "shining spirits", or Kiramental, to become the Kiramagers and fight off the threat of Yodonheim, an imperial army of darkness that now plans to invade Earth. With help from Muryo Hakataminami, the founder of CARAT, a private organization created in preparation for Yodonheim' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Sentai Strongest Battle
is a Japanese tokusatsu minidrama (crossover special) based on the Toei's long-running Super Sentai metaseries featuring cast members from past installments and acts as a prelude to the events of ''Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger''. It aired from February 17, 2019 to March 10, 2019, replacing ''Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger'' and was replaced by ''Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger''. The program joining ''Kamen Rider Zi-O'' in the Super Hero Time line-up on TV Asahi affiliate stations. Plot A mysterious girl named Rita invites members from the Super Sentai teams across history to . The heroes are told that any wish they desire will come true if they can win the “Super Sentai Greatest Battle” tournament, the 160 heroes divided into 32 teams of five to compete against each other to have their wishes granted while contending with the mysterious Gaisoulg who seeks worthy opponents to battle. The story follows the , composed of the Zyuohgers' Yamato Kazakiri, the Go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger
, commonly shortened as , is a Japanese tokusatsu drama and the 42nd entry of the Toei Company's long-running ''Super Sentai'' metaseries. This series is the first to feature two different teams of heroes-the gentleman thief-themed Lupinrangers and the police-themed Patrangers-who engage in a three-way battle against an alien criminal organization targeting Earth called the Ganglars. It is also the first ''Super Sentai'' TV series to not have an ending theme like many of TV Asahi's other shows. ''Lupinranger VS Patranger'', which was the last ''Super Sentai'' series to air entirely in the Heisei era, it aired from February 11, 2018, to February 10, 2019, replacing '' Uchu Sentai Kyuranger'' and it was temporarily replaced by '' Super Sentai Strongest Battle'' and after 4 weeks it was completely replaced by ''Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger'' on March 17. The program joining '' Kamen Rider Build'' and later, '' Kamen Rider Zi-O'', in the Super Hero Time line-up on TV Asahi affiliate stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
