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Ultra B
''Ultra B'' (ウルトラB, ''Urutora Bi'') is a manga series by Fujiko A. Fujio (Motoo Abiko) that first made its debut in Chuokoron-Shinsha's Fujiko Fujio Land series of tankōbon books in 1984 and was released in individual tankōbon until 1989. In 1987, the manga was adapted into a 120-episode anime of the same name by Shin-Ei Animation which aired on TV Asahi from 4 April 1987 to 27 March 1989. It is inspired by Doraemon. Plot One day, a mysterious alien baby named Ultra B from outer space comes to Earth, and a boy named Michio Suzuki finds him. He takes him as his own child, much to the surprise of his family. As he discovers he can talk (although not perfectly), walk, and do magic, and he causes havoc for Michio with his powers. Like Nobita Nobi from Doraemon (Another manga series from Abiko's friend Fujiko F Fujio), Michio does bad at work and is clumsy, so things go worse when it comes to UB's mischief, even though he's only a baby. The manga and anime tells the sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fujiko Fujio
was a manga writing duo formed by Japanese manga artists and . They formed their partnership in 1951, and used the Fujiko Fujio name from 1954 until dissolution of the partnership in 1987, upon Fujimoto's illness. The pair was best known for their popular comedies, including '' Obake no Q-Tarō'', '' Ninja Hattori-kun'', '' Kaibutsu-kun'', and ''Doraemon'', the main character of which is officially recognized as a cultural icon of modern Japan. From the outset they adopted a collaborative style where both worked simultaneously on the story and artwork, but as they diverged creatively they started releasing individual works under different names, Abiko as , and Fujimoto as . Some influences of most of their projects are the works of acclaimed manga artist Osamu Tezuka and many US cartoons and comic books—including the works of Hanna-Barbera. Biography Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko were both from Toyama Prefecture. Fujimoto was born on December 1, 1933, and Abiko on M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naoko Matsui
is a Japanese voice actress and narrator from Hakodate, Hokkaido. Matsui was a member of Production Baobab for 20 years before becoming a freelancer. Matsui is most notable for the roles of Uru Chie in ''High School! Kimengumi'', Rem Ayanokōji in '' Dream Hunter Rem'', Katsumi Liqueur in ''Silent Möbius'', Chiyoko Wato in '' The Three-Eyed One'', Runrun in '' Mahōjin Guru Guru'', Rabby in '' Gall Force Eternal Story'', Roux Louka in '' Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'', Dorothy Catalonia in ''Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'', Azusa Shiratori in ''Ranma ½'', Miyako Todaiji in '' Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne'', and Sonoko Suzuki in '' Detective Conan''. Filmography TV series ;1980s * '' Cat's Eye'' (1983) – Biron * '' Attacker You!'' (1984) – Nami Hayase * '' Chikkun Takkun'' (1984) – Mukko * ''Persia, the Magic Fairy'' (1984) – Theresa * ''High School! Kimengumi'' (1985) – Uru Chie * '' Sherlock Hound'' (1985) – Nicol * '' Dancouga'' (1985) – Shirley McGovern * '' Doteraman'' (1986) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime Series Based On Manga
is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of the English word ''animation'') describes all animated works, regardless of style or origin. Animation produced outside of Japan with similar style to Japanese animation is commonly referred to as anime-influenced animation. The earliest commercial Japanese animations date to 1917. A characteristic art style emerged in the 1960s with the works of cartoonist Osamu Tezuka and spread in following decades, developing a large domestic audience. Anime is distributed theatrically, through television broadcasts, directly to home media, and over the Internet. In addition to original works, anime are often adaptations of Japanese comics (manga), light novels, or video games. It is classified into numerous genres targeting various broad and niche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Children's Animated Comedy Television Series
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1989 Japanese Television Series Endings
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Koorogi '73
were a Japanese backing vocals group best known for their contributions to the Super Robot series and Toei's Super Sentai and Kamen Rider Series. The group was disbanded after 1990. The Japanese word means "a cricket Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the centre of which is a pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps. The batting side scores runs by st ...." External linksFan site Anime musical groups Musical groups established in 1972 Musical groups disestablished in 1990 1972 establishments in Japan 1990 disestablishments in Japan {{anime-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rei Sakuma
is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and narrator from Tokyo, Japan. She is best known in Japan for her voice work in the long running children's series '' Soreike! Anpanman''; her most famous role in the English-speaking world, however, is probably as the Chinese Amazon Shampoo in ''Ranma ½''. Other popular roles include Yōko Sakakibara in '' Azuki-chan'', Mariemaia Khushrenada in '' New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz'', My Melody in '' Onegai My Melody'' and Mini-Doras in the Doraemon'' 1979 anime series Filmography Television animation *''The Story of Pollyanna, Girl of Love'' (1986), Sadie Dean *'' Tales of Little Women'' (1987), Amy March *''Mami the Psychic'' (1987), Kaori Hana *''City Hunter 2'' (1988), Azusa Nakayama *'' F'' (1988), Ruiko *'' Soreike! Anpanman'' (1988), Batako-san *''Ranma ½'' (1989), Shampoo *'' Dash! Yonkuro'' (1989), Rinko Sumeragi *'' Moomin'' (1990), Little My *''Miracle Girls'' (1993), Rumiko Daijōji *''Doraemon'' (1994), Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masako Nozawa
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator. Throughout her life, she has been affiliated with Production Baobab, 81 Produce and self-owned Office Nozawa; she is also affiliated with Aoni Production. Her late husband, Masaaki Tsukada, was also a voice actor. Nozawa is the voice of Son Goku, Son Gohan, & Son Goten in the popular anime franchise '' Dragon Ball''. She has also voiced Tetsurō Hoshino ('' Galaxy Express 999'') and Kitarō ('' GeGeGe no Kitarō'', first and second series and '' Hakaba Kitarō'' and '' Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: Oni-ō no Fukkatsu''). In addition, she has also voiced two separate characters named "Hiroshi"; a character in '' Dokonjō Gaeru'', and the characters known in the U.S. as "Pidge" and "Haggar" in '' Hyakujūō Golion''. She also voiced Doraemon in the 1973 anime, replacing Kōsei Tomita, who voiced the character in the first 26 episodes. In the 1979 anime, she was replaced by Nobuyo Ōyama, however, Nozawa voiced Doraemon again ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuyo Aoki
is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo, Japan. She is employed by the talent management firm Kiraboshi. Biography Filmography Television animation *''Future Boy Conan'' (1978) – Jimsy *''Doraemon'' (1979) – Giant's mom; Sewashi (First); Jaiko (Second) Unknown date *'' Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' (Japanese version) – Huckleberry Finn *'' Story of the Alps: My Annette'' – Jean *'' Anime Himitsu no Hanazono'' – Susan Sowerby *'' Akage no Ann'' – Charlie *'' Ashita e Free Kick'' – Tomiko Ohta *'' Kuma Miko: Girl Meets Bear'' – Tokuyama *''Fruits Basket'' – Mother of Element *'' Hanada Shōnen Shi'' – Tatsu Yanagihara *'' Magical Taruruuto-kun'' – Jabao's mother *''Maison Ikkoku'' – Hanae Ichinose *''Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' – Anma *'' My Love Story!!'' – Yuriko Gouda *'' Obatarian'' – Hiroe *''Onegai! Samia Don'' – Robert *'' rratime: Born Dragon Note!'' – Kevin Aprilio (young) *''Voltron'' – Hisu ("Nanny" in the English version) *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaneta Kimotsuki
was a Japanese actor and voice actor who was most known for the roles of Takeshi Goda before Suneo Honekawa in Fujiko F. Fujio's Doraemon. Career During his life he had been attached to TBS broadcast theater company and then Aoni Production, Production Baobab, he became a director of his own agency 21st century FOX; he was attached to 81 Produce at the time of his death. He was known to voice many characters in anime series for 62 years. He appeared in children's anime and educational programmes. In addition to ''Doraemon'', he had prominent roles in '' Cyborg 009'' (as 007/Great Britain), Dracula ( Kaibutsu-kun), Kemumaki Kemuzou ( Ninja Hattori-kun), Pāyan ( Perman), Iyami ( Osomatsu-kun), Quackerjack ( Darkwing Duck), Tom (Tom and Jerry), Benzou Karino ( Kiteretsu Daihyakka), Horrorman ( Soreike! Anpanman), Conductor ( Galaxy Express 999) and Jiminy Cricket (Japanese dub of Pinocchio and all other appearances). He was the mentor of Kappei Yamaguchi. Gian In 197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukekiyo Kameyama
was a Japanese voice actor. He played many supporting roles in Japanese television dramas. Kameyama was employed by the talent management firm Kiraboshi. Death Kameyama died aged 58. The cause of death is pneumonia. Anime TV *'' Anpanman'' (Ankora) *'' Highschool! Kimen-gumi'' (Honekishi Muzō) *''Kimba the White Lion'' (3rd series) (Tony) *'' Konjiki no Gash Bell!!'' (Dr. Ichiro) *'' Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol'' (Musutaki) *''Magical Angel Creamy Mami'' (Hayato Kidokoro) *'' Mahōjin Guru Guru'' (Kasegi) *'' Maison Ikkoku'' (Asuna's father) *''Midnight Horror School'' (Saraman-sensei) *''Shura no Toki – Age of Chaos'' ( Yagyū Munenori) *''Ranpō'' (Karatarō) *'' Rurouni Kenshin'' (Detective Muraki) *''Tokusō Kihei Dorvack'' (Pierre Bonaparte) *'' Zipang'' (Masanobu Tsuji) OVA *'' Legend of the Galactic Heroes'' (Lao) Movies *'' Laputa: Castle in the Sky'' (Henri) Games *'' Brave Fencer Musashi'' (Harchinose) *''Kingdom Hearts II'' ( Winnie-the-Pooh) *'' Sly Cooper and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shigeru Chiba
, known by the stage name , is a Japanese actor, voice actor, talent and sound director from Kikuchi, Kumamoto. He is affiliated with the talent management firm 81 Produce. He is most known for the roles of Yoshihiro Kira from '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable'', the narrator of '' Fist of the North Star'', Megane from ''Urusei Yatsura'', Rei Ichidō from''High School! Kimengumi'', Kazuma Kuwabara from '' YuYu Hakusho'', Pilaf from '' Dragon Ball'', Raditz and Garlic Jr. from '' Dragon Ball Z'', Buggy the Clown from ''One Piece'', Kefka Palazzo from '' Dissidia: Final Fantasy'', and Kōichi Todome from '' Kerberos saga''. He was also the voice acting mentor to Megumi Hayashibara. Career Originally a stunt actor, Chiba also appeared in the ''Nikkatsu Roman Porno'' series of movies. He starred in the "Let's Make a Chiba Shigeru Promotion Film" project movie ''Kurenai no Gankyō'', as well as the Mamoru Oshii films ''Cerberus, Hell's Watchdog'' and ''Talking H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
