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Tekkaman The Space Knight
is a Japanese anime produced by Tatsunoko Productions in 1975. A short-lived English adaptation aired in the U.S. in 1984. The first 13 episodes streamed in Japanese with English subtitles on Anime Sols as of spring 2013 exclusively in North America, but the website is now defunct. All 26 episodes were streaming on Viewster in several countries until the website went defunct in 2019. In the 1990s, it was followed by the much more popular ''Tekkaman Blade'', which was dubbed in the U.S. by Saban as ''Teknoman''. Plot The Earth has entered the 21st century and it is in peril. The “Green Earth” project has been abandoned and scientists look to the stars to find a “Second Earth.” The Space Angel, on its mission to find this “Second Earth,” is attacked by a group of aliens named the “Waldarians.” The Space Angel is destroyed and with it the hope of mankind. Dr. Amachi manages to create “Pegas” and the “Teksetter” system, designed to combat the aliens by au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superhero Fiction
Superhero fiction is a genre of speculative fiction examining the adventures, personalities and ethics of costumed crime fighters known as superheroes, who often possess superhuman powers and battle similarly powered criminals known as supervillains. The genre primarily falls between hard fantasy and soft science fiction spectrum of scientific realism. It is most commonly associated with American comic books, though it has expanded into other media through adaptations and original works. Common plot elements Superheroes A superhero is most often the protagonist of superhero fiction. However, some titles, such as '' Marvels'' by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross, use superheroes as secondary characters. A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a type of stock character possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers" and dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes—ranging from b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Winckler
William Winckler (born October 3, 1964 in California) is an American actor and independent filmmaker best known for writing, producing and directing cult movies, horror films and English dubbed animation. He is the son of child actor Robert Winckler (often credited as Robert Winkler). In the 1980s, Winckler appeared as an actor on TV series such as ''Remington Steele'', ''Knight Rider'', ''Murder, She Wrote'', ''Doogie Howser, M.D.'', ''Designing Women'', ''The Fall Guy'', and '' Short Ribbs'' starring Billy Barty. Winckler has also provided voice-over work, most notably Ultraman X in ''Ultraman X: The Movie''. In 1984, he produced and directed the English version of the classic Tatsunoko Production Co. Ltd. anime series '' Tekkaman the Space Knight''. He formed his own production company in 2001, producing and directing as the horror film ''Frankenstein vs. the Creature from Blood Cove'', and the Russ Meyer movie star reunion comedy '' The Double-D Avenger''. He produced all- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuzuru Fujimoto
was a Japanese voice actor. Filmography Television animation ;1960s *'' Gigantor'' (1963) – Narrator *'' Ōgon Bat'' (1967) – Narrator *''Yōkai Ningen Bem'' (1968) – Narrator ;1970s *'' Science Ninja Team Gatchaman'' (1972) – A detective *''Doraemon'' (1973) – Papa *''Brave Raideen'' (1975) – Professor Steam *'' Gaiking'' (1975) – Namura *'' Blocker Gundan 4 Machine Blaster'' (1976) – Yoshitarō Harao *'' Nobody's Boy: Remi'' (1977-1978) - Policeman (episode 10) *''Paul's Miraculous Adventure'' (1977) – Gabriel *'' Angie Girl'' (1978) – Johann ;1980s *''Astro Boy'' (1980) – Professor Ikisugi *'' Invincible Robo Trider G7'' (1980) – Tetsuo Atsui *''Ninja Hattori-kun'' (1981) – Kentarō Mitsuba *''Ginga Hyōryū Vifam 13'' (1983) – Frederick Roden *''Magical Fairy Persia'' (1984) – Goken Muroi *''Princess Sarah'' (1985) – Mr. Barrow *'' Mister Ajikko'' (1987) – Ajiō-sama *'' Zillion'' (1987) – Gord *'' Legend of Heavenly Sphere Shurato'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuo Yamada
was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator. Career Yamada left the faculty of literature of Waseda University, and had performed in many stage, radio, and television productions. He appeared in performances of plays by Hisashi Inoue. His most famous role was Arsène Lupin III from the '' Lupin III'' series, starting in 1971 and ending in 1995. He was also the official Japanese dubbing voice actor of Clint Eastwood and Jean-Paul Belmondo. On March 19, 1995 Yasuo Yamada died of a brain hemorrhage at the age of 62. At the end of the credits of the film '' Farewell to Nostradamus'' (the first Lupin film without Yamada), there is a tribute: "To Yasuo Yamada, Eternal Lupin the Third: Thank you!" (the message was removed from the first angle of the English language DVD release by Funimation). In the spring of 1993, Yamada was hospitalised for hypokalemia. From around this time, he became ill and was repeatedly hospitalised and discharged due to difficulty walking. More and mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinji Nakae
, known by the stage name , was a Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator from Kōtō, Tokyo. He graduated from Kamakura Gakuen Senior High School, and was affiliated with Aoni Production at the time of his death. He was married with fellow voice actress Michiko Hirai, until her death. Nakae narrated numerous Nintendo commercials during 2006. He retired in 2007 due to his failing health; Hitoshi Kubota took over his role as the narrator of the Nintendo commercials, and Ryūzaburō Ōtomo took over his role as the narrator of the Hey! Spring of Trivia game show. Shinji Nakae died of hepatocellular carcinoma in a Koganei hospital on June 28, 2007 at 12:30 P.M. He was 72 years old. Filmography Television animation *'' Cromartie High School'' (2003) (Narrator) *''Fruits Basket'' (2001) (Narrator) *''Kiniro no Corda'' ~primo passo~ (xxxx) (Nakata) *'' Kiteretsu Daihyakka'' ((xxxx) Yashiro, Honma) *'' Marmalade Boy'' (xxxx) (Principal) *'' One Piece'' (2003) (Shandia Chief) *' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyuki Ueda
is a Japanese actress and voice actress. She is married to singer Isao Sasaki and is a childhood friend of fellow voice actor Katsuji Mori. Notable voice work Anime television series * ''8 Man'' (Sachiko Seki) *''City Hunter'' (Megumi Iwasaki) *''Chōdenji Robo Combattler V'' (Chizuru Nanbara) *'' Chōdenji Machine Voltes V'' (Megumi Oka) * Gatchaman II (Professor Pandora) *'' Lady Georgie'' (Mother) ** Lupin III Part III (Sarah) *'' Lupin III (2nd Series)'' (Cornelia, Patra Lawrence (fake)) *'' Miyuki'' (Miyuki Kashima's mother) *''The Rose of Versailles'' (Marie Antoinette) *''Space Battleship Yamato'' (Starsha) **''Space Battleship Yamato: The New Journey'' (Starsha) *'' Tekkaman: The Space Knight'' (Hiromi Tenchi) *'' Tōshō Daimos'' (Erika) *''Weiß Kreuz'' (Rex) OVA *''The Galaxy Railways'' (Louie Fort Drake's mother) Movies *''Farewell Space Battleship Yamato'' (Teresa) **''Be Forever Yamato'' (Starsha) *''Mobile Suit Gundam'' ( Icelina Eschonbach) *''The Secret of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenji Utsumi
was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Kitakyūshū, 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'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazue Komiya
is a Japanese voice actress who is affiliated with Theater Echo. Filmography Anime television series *'' Aim for the Ace!'' (Kyoko Otowa) *''Ashita no Nadja'' (Johanna) *'' Combat Mecha Xabungle'' (Greta Karas) *''Fullmetal Alchemist'' (Lebi) *'' Hiatari Ryōkō!'' (Chigusa Mizusawa) *'' La Seine no Hoshi'' (Princess Marie Therese) *'' Maison Ikkoku'' (Kasumi) *''Monster'' (Lunge's Wife) *'' Otome Yōkai Zakuro'' (Kushimatsu) *'' Paranoia Agent'' (Misae Ikari) *'' Pygmalio'' (Medusa) *''Super Doll★Licca-chan'' (Nanae Kayama) *'' Tekkaman: The Space Knight'' (Mūtan) *''Touch'' (Haruko Uesugi) *''Urusei Yatsura'' ( Ran (2nd voice)) *'' Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX'' (Tania) Original video animations *'' Giant Robo: The Animation'' (Youshi) *''Urusei Yatsura'' works (Ran) *'' Virgin Fleet'' (Suzukure Mibuno) Anime films *'' Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato'' (Sarbera) *''Touch'' works (Haruko Uesugi) *''Urusei Yatsura'' works (Ran) *'' Candy Candy the Movie'' works (Mrs. Leaga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junpei Takiguchi
, better known by his stage name , was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Chiba Prefecture. Besides his many narration and dubbing roles, he was also known for his roles in '' Time Bokan'' (as Perasuke), '' Yatterman'' (as Dokurobei), '' Mazinger Z'' (as Count Brocken), '' Tekkaman: The Space Knight'' (as Ranbos), '' Yuusha Raideen'' (as Barao), and for his narration roles in ''Burari Tochūgesha no Tabi'' and ''Pittankokan Kan''. Death Takiguchi died at 7:33am JST on August 29, 2011, aged 80, from stomach cancer. Filmography Television animation *'' Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse'' (1960) – Narrator *'' Moomin'' (1969) – Moran *'' Andersen Stories'' (1971) - Mole *'' Mazinger Z'' (1972) – Count Brocken *'' New Moomin'' (1972) – Moran *'' We Know You, Moonlight Mask-kun!'' (1972) – Satan's Claw *'' Vicky the Viking'' (1974) – Snorre *'' Tekkaman: The Space Knight'' (1975) – Rambos *'' Time Bokan'' (1975) – Perasuke *'' Dinosaur War Izenborg'' (1977 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuji Mori
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Tokyo. He is most known for the roles of Go Mifune ('' Mach GoGoGo''), Joe Shimamura/009 (''Cyborg 009'' 960s, Ken the Eagle (''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman''), Jouji Minami ('' Tekkaman: The Space Knight''), and Garma Zabi (''Mobile Suit Gundam''). Biography Mori was previously affiliated with Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society, then Aoni Production and now he is the founder of Office Mori. Filmography Television animation ;1960s *'' Mach GoGoGo'' (1967) – Go Mifune *''Cyborg 009'' (1968) – Joe Shimamura a.k.a. 009 *'' Attack No. 1'' (1969) – Tsutomu Ichinose ;1970s *''Tiger Mask'' (1969) – Naoto Date/Tiger Mask (ep. 31~39) *''Gatchaman'' (1972) – Ken the Eagle/G-1 *''Aim for the Ace!'' (1973) – Takayuki Tōdō *''Cutey Honey'' (1973) – Seiji Hayami *'' Tekkaman: The Space Knight'' (1975) – Jouji Minami/Tekkaman *''Dokaben'' (1977) – Shō Doigaki *'' Invincible Super Man Zambot 3'' (1977) – Uchūt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Internet Movie Database
IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews. IMDb began as a fan-operated movie database on the Usenet group "rec.arts.movies" in 1990, and moved to the Web in 1993. It is now owned and operated by IMDb.com, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon. the database contained some million titles (including television episodes) and million person records. Additionally, the site had 83 million registered users. The site's message boards were disabled in February 2017. Features The title and talent ''pages'' of IMDb are accessible to all users, but only registered and logged-in users can submit new material and suggest edits to existing entries. Most of the site's data has been provided by these volunteers. Registered users with a pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Veloz
Jean Grinnell Veloz ( Phelps, March 1, 1924 – January 15, 2023) was an American lindy hop dancer and actress, best known for her roles in 1940s and 1950s musicals. She innovated a style of swing dance that was "silky smooth", now known as "Hollywood style" contrasting the more jitterbug style prevalent during the 1930s-1940s. Early life Jean Grinnell Phelps was born in Los Angeles, California, on March 1, 1924 as the second of three children. She was raised in Santa Maria, California by her mother, who encouraged Veloz's early interest in dance. As a child, Phelps practiced lindy hop dance with her brothers and their friends. She later won a jitterbug competition with her brother, Raymond, in Santa Monica against more than 500 other participants. Career After winning a dance contest at the Hollywood Legion Stadium, Phelps earned herself a Screen Actors Guild card and a role in the musical comedy ''Swing Fever'' (1943) at age 19, dancing opposite swing dancers portraying serv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
