Vexille
is a 2007 Japanese CGI anime science fiction film written, directed, and edited by Fumihiko Sori, and features the voices of Meisa Kuroki, Yasuko Matsuyuki, and Shosuke Tanihara. At the 60th Locarno International Film Festival, where ''Vexille'' made its world premiere, the film was sold to 75 countries, including the United States–based distributor, Funimation Entertainment; however since that time the number increased to 129 countries. Plot By the 2060s, robotics technology has become extremely advanced, including cybernetics. World opinion begins to turn against robotics, leading to the U.N. declaring a unilateral ban on further research in 2067. Japan, being home to robotics pioneer Daiwa Heavy Industries, strongly protests this ban, but is unable to prevent its passage. In protest, Japan withdraws from international politics. All foreigners are deported, and further immigration is prohibited. In addition, the R.A.C.E. network is constructed—270 off-shore installation ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Meisa Kuroki
Satsuki Shimabukuro (Japanese: 島袋 さつき, ''Shimabukuro Satsuki'', Born on 28 May 1988 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan), better known by her stage name Meisa Kuroki (Japanese: 黒木 メイサ, ''Kuroki Meisa''), is a Japanese actress, model and singer. She is represented by the agency Sweet Power and is signed to Sony Music Japan. She made her acting debut in 2004. She has modeled for the popular Japanese fashion magazine '' JJ'', among others, and is the current Japanese representative for Epson and Giorgio Armani. She has appeared in numerous television dramas, commercials, films, and stage productions. Kuroki released her debut single "Like This" in 2008, followed by the extended play '' Hellcat'' (2009). Her debut studio album, ''Magazine'' (2011) peaked at number six on the ''Oricon'' and featured her first top fifteen single, " LOL!". Kuroki is best known for the song " Wired Life", which served as an ending theme for the anime series '' Blue Exorcist''. It was incl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fumihiko Sori
Fumihiko Sori (曽利 文彦) is a Japanese people, Japanese film director and film producer. He received a nomination for the 'Best Director' prize at the Japanese Academy Awards for his directing debut, ''Ping Pong (2002 film), Ping Pong''. Filmography Director *2002 in film, 2002 ''Ping Pong (2002 film), Ping Pong'' *2007 in film, 2007 ''Vexille'' *2008 in film, 2008 ''Ichi (2008 film), Ichi'' *2009 in film, 2009 ''To (anime), To'' *2011 in film, 2011 ''Tomorrow's Joe'' *2012 in film, 2012 ''Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker'' *2017 in film, 2017 ''Fullmetal Alchemist (film), Fullmetal Alchemist'' *2022 ''Fullmetal Alchemist: Revenge of Scar'' *2022 ''Fullmetal Alchemist: The Final Alchemy'' *2024 ''Hakkenden: Fiction and Reality'' Producer *2004 in film, 2004 ''Appleseed (2004 film), Appleseed'' Visual effects supervisor *1998 ''Andromedia'' *1999 ''Himitsu'' *2000 ''Keizoku#Production_2, Keizoku'' Awards *Awards of the Japanese Academy 2002 Best Director *Mainichi Film Con ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Romi Park
Due to technical issues, Park's name is often written as due to the '' Hyōgaiji'' status of (which is the kan'on reading of the kanji). She has also been referred by 朴路美 and 朴王路美. is a Japanese actress and singer of Korean descent. Park is affiliated with LAL. She graduated from the Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music and studied Korean at the Korean Language Institute (한국어학당) in Yonsei University. She won numerous awards, including the Best Actress Award at the 1st Seiyu Awards. Park is known for her roles as tough, calm and mature preteen or teenage boys who are often called prodigies in their fictional universes (for example, Tao Ren, Ken Ichijouji, Tōshirō Hitsugaya, Edward Elric, Kosuke Ueki and Natsume Hyūga). Her female roles also fit the "tough lady/punk girl" archetype ( Temari, Nana Osaki and Teresa of the Faint Smile). Personal life Park was born in Edogawa, Tokyo. She attended and graduated from (和洋国府台女子高� ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Akio Ōtsuka
is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator from the Tokyo Metropolitan area. He is attached to Mausu Promotion. The astringent and calm quality of his deep voice has landed him many roles in films, dubbing, animation, and video games. He is most known for the roles of second generation Jigen Daisuke in ''Lupin III'', the titular protagonist in '' Black Jack'', Solid Snake, Naked Snake, Solidus Snake, and Venom Snake in the ''Metal Gear'' series, Gamigami Devil in '' Popolocrois'', Ryoma Hoshi in '' Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony'', Shunsui Kyouraku in ''Bleach'', Lieutenant Garuru in ''Sgt. Frog'', Gwendel von Voltaire in '' Kyo Kara Maoh!'', Batou in ''Ghost in the Shell'', Blackbeard in ''One Piece'', Tadakatsu Honda in the '' Samurai Warriors'' and ''Warriors Orochi'' series, Sango and Jugo Yokomizo in ''Detective Conan'', Bryan Hawk in '' Hajime no Ippo'', Zen Shigaraki/All For One in ''My Hero Academia'', Thorkell in '' Vinland Saga'', Wamuu in '' JoJo's B ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Takahiro Sakurai
is a Japanese voice actor, narrator, and radio personality from Aichi Prefecture, Japan. His well-known roles include heroes such as Cloud Strife in '' Compilation of Final Fantasy VII'', Suzaku Kururugi in '' Code Geass'', X in '' Mega Man X'', Arataka Reigen in '' Mob Psycho 100'', Giyu Tomioka in '' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'', and Burton in '' Ninjala'', as well as villains such as Maximilien Robespierre in '' Le Chevalier D'Eon'', Hiltz in '' Zoids: Guardian Force'', Sasori in '' Naruto Shippūden'', Rohan Kishibe in '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable'', and Suguru Geto in '' Jujutsu Kaisen''. He voiced the main character Miyuki Kazuya in '' Ace of Diamond''. He is the official Japanese dub voice for Robert Pattinson since ''Twilight''. His range is tenor. Early life Sakurai is the eldest of three siblings born to a family that owned a rice shop. When he was a child, he became interested in voice acting after watching a television interview ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yasuko Matsuyuki
is a Japanese actress and singer signed to Stardust Promotion. History Yasuko Matsuyuki was born in 1972 in Tosu, Saga. She has two younger brothers. One is , who is also an actor, and the other is Yo Matsuyuki who is a rock singer. In 1989, while she was in high school, Matsuyuki won a Non-no fashion magazine contest. After graduating from Tosu Commercial High School, she moved to Tokyo and started her career as a model. In 1991, Matsuyuki made her film debut in the TV drama series "''Nekketsu Shinnyū Shain Sengen''". In 1993, she played an outgoing leading role in the manga based drama series "''Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu!''". That role made a big impact on the drama scene and established her career as an actress. Marriage In 1998, after a two year relationship, Matsuyuki married guitarist . She had a baby boy in 2001, but got divorced in 2005. Filmography Film Television Japanese dub ;Live-action *'' The Bourne Legacy'', Dr. Marta Shearing (Rachel Weisz) ;Animat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Paul Oakenfold
Paul Mark Oakenfold (; born 30 August 1963), formerly known mononymously as Oakenfold, is an English record producer, remixer and trance DJ. He has provided over 100 remixes for over 100 artists including U2, Moby, Madonna, Britney Spears, Massive Attack, The Cure, New Order, The Rolling Stones, The Stone Roses and Michael Jackson. Oakenfold was voted the No. 1 DJ in the World twice in 1998 and 1999 by ''DJ Magazine''. Biography Early life Oakenfold was born on 30 August 1963 at Mile End Hospital. His father delivered the ''London Evening News''. He lived in Highbury, Greenhithe, then Croydon, attending Archbishop Lanfranc School, then studied to be a chef for four years and worked at the Army and Navy Club. Early career: 1980–1984 Paul Oakenfold describes his early life as a "bedroom DJ" in a podcasted interview with Vancouver's ''24 Hours'', stating he grew up listening to the Beatles. Oakenfold's musical career began in the late 1970s, when he met Trevor Fung and b ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Computer-generated Imagery
Computer-generated imagery (CGI) is a specific-technology or application of computer graphics for creating or improving images in Digital art, art, Publishing, printed media, Training simulation, simulators, videos and video games. These images are either static (i.e. still images) or dynamic (i.e. moving images). CGI both refers to 2D computer graphics and (more frequently) 3D computer graphics with the purpose of designing characters, virtual worlds, or scenes and Visual effects, special effects (in films, television programs, commercials, etc.). The application of CGI for creating/improving animations is called ''computer animation'', or ''CGI animation''. History The first feature film to use CGI as well as the composition of live-action film with CGI was ''Vertigo (film), Vertigo'', which used abstract computer graphics by John Whitney (animator), John Whitney in the opening credits of the film. The first feature film to make use of CGI with live action in the storyline of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shanty Town
A shanty town, squatter area, squatter settlement, or squatter camp is a settlement of improvised buildings known as shanties or shacks, typically made of materials such as mud and wood, or from cheap building materials such as corrugated iron sheets. A typical shanty town is squatted and, at least initially, lacks adequate infrastructure, including proper sanitation, safe water supply, electricity and street drainage. Over time, shanty towns may develop their infrastructure and even change into middle class neighbourhoods. They can be small informal settlements or they can house millions of people. First used in North America to designate a shack, the term ''shanty'' is likely derived from French ''chantier'' (construction site and associated low-level workers' quarters), or alternatively from Scottish Gaelic ''sean'' () meaning 'old' and ''taigh'' () meaning 'house old. Globally, some of the largest shanty towns are Ciudad Neza in Mexico, Orangi in Pakistan and Dharavi i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tokyo Bay
is a bay located in the southern Kantō region of Japan spanning the coasts of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Chiba Prefecture, on the southern coast of the island of Honshu. Tokyo Bay is connected to the Pacific Ocean by the Uraga Channel. The Tokyo Bay region is the most populous and the largest industrialized area in Japan. Names In ancient times, the Japanese knew Tokyo Bay as the . By the Azuchi–Momoyama period (1568–1600) the area had become known as after the city of Edo. The bay took its present name in modern times, after the Imperial court moved to Edo and renamed the city Tokyo in 1868. Geography Tokyo Bay juts prominently into the Kantō Plain. It is surrounded by the Bōsō Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture to the east and the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture to the west. The shore of Tokyo Bay consists of a Diluvium, diluvial plateau and is subject to rapid marine erosion. Sediments on the shore of the bay make for a smooth, continuous shoreline. Bound ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |