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Windaria
, also called ''Legend of Fabulous Battle Windaria'' and ''Once Upon a Time'', is a Japanese animated film produced by Kaname Productions and Idol. The film was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, and written by Keisuke Fujikawa. It was released theatrically in Japan on July 19, 1986. Plot The mountainous kingdom of Paro and the coastal city-state of Itha had been at peace for over a century. They would have remained that way but for the ambitions of Paro's power-hungry king. Paro invaded Itha, despite the love between Jill, Paro's prince, and Ahanas, Itha's princess. Caught between duty and emotion, the star-crossed lovers were forced to fight a war to its bitter conclusion. Meanwhile, Isu was a simple farmer from the neutral village of Saki, but he saved Itha from being destroyed by a spy from Paro, and found himself hungering for wealth and glory that the Ithan monarchy couldn't provide. Agents from Paro made him an offer to fulfill his wishes, and he left his wife Marin behind in w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunihiko Yuyama
is a Japanese director best known for his work on the ''Pokémon'' anime franchise. He also directed '' Magical Princess Minky Momo'', '' Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko'', '' The Three Musketeers Anime'', '' Ushio and Tora'', '' Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning'', '' Plawres Sanshiro'', '' Slayers Return'', '' Slayers Great'', and '' Wedding Peach''. Career Developing an interest in animation while still at high school, Yuyama worked as an animator's assistant on episodes of ''Space Battleship Yamato'' and '' Brave Raideen''. He was a sketch artist and storyboard artist on the foreign co-production '' Barbapapa'' (1973) and joined Aoi Productions in 1978. The same year, he had his directorial debut while working for Aoi on '' Galaxy Express 999'', and soon struck up a successful working partnership with the screenwriter Takeshi Shudo on '' GoShogun''. In 1982, he promoted to "chief director", an overseeing role on '' Magical Princess Minky Momo''. While remai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melodee Spevack
Melodee M. Spevack is an American voice actress who has worked on-camera and as voiceover artist for video games, looping for TV and film, original animation and English-language adaptations of Japanese anime shows. Filmography Anime Western Animation Film Video games Live action References at Digipedia Interview with Michael McConnohie and Melodee Spevack External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Spevack, Melodee American voice actresses Living people Actresses from Chicago American video game actresses American casting directors American women casting directors American voice directors Film producers from Illinois American women film producers 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russell Johnson
Russell David Johnson (November 10, 1924 – January 16, 2014) was an American actor. He played Professor Roy Hinkley in '' Gilligan's Island'' and Marshal Gib Scott in '' Black Saddle''. Early life Johnson was born in Ashley, Pennsylvania, on November 10, 1924, to Russell Kennedy Johnson (1901–1932) and Marion Wenonah Smink Johnson (1902–1976). Johnson was the eldest of seven siblings: Kenneth Walter Johnson (1925–2012), David Reed Johnson (1926–1976), Lois Marion Johnson (1927–1928), Lorraine Johnson Crosby (1928-2015), Marion Joan Johnson Reeves (1930–2010), and Paul Wesley Johnson (1932–1933). His father Russell died of lobar pneumonia and influenza on December 13, 1932, and his brother Paul also died of lobar pneumonia on January 5 the following year. His mother Minnie remarried after 10 years to Thomas S. Lewis. As a teenager, Johnson attended Girard College, a private boarding school for fatherless boys, located in Philadelphia. Military career After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuhiko Inoue
is a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator and singer. His notable works include Anthony Brown in '' Candy Candy'', Joe Shimamura in the 1979 iteration of '' Cyborg 009'', Jerid Messa in '' Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'', Kakashi Hatake in ''Naruto'', Kars in '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'', Toichirou Suzuki in '' Mob Psycho 100'', Gildarts Clive in '' Fairy Tail'', Yoriichi Tsugikuni in '' Demon Slayer'', and Neuras in '' Metaphor: ReFantazio''. Biography Since his debut in 1973, he became one of Japan's most well established voice actors. His early roles from the 1970s include Anthony in '' Candy Candy'', and later as Joe in the 1979 iteration of '' Cyborg 009''. In the 1980s, Inoue's work ranged from the adult-oriented '' Oishinbo'' (The Gourmet) to the popular '' Legend of Heavenly Sphere Shurato'' for the younger generation. More recently, he is known internationally for roles such as Kars in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Kakashi Hatake in ''Naruto'', Eiri Yuki in ''Gravitation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryuji Sasai
is a Japanese video game composer and bass guitarist. He is best known for his work on '' Xak'', ''Final Fantasy Legend III'' and '' Final Fantasy Mystic Quest''. His musical career came about when he was 15 years old, and he formed a band. Before entering the gaming industry, Sasai was involved in the anime department, scoring two television series and a film. After creating music for four games as a freelancer, he was employed at Square from 1991 to 1998, where he worked on five games in total. Sasai often collaborated with fellow composers Tadahiro Nitta and Chihiro Fujioka during his career. He has also been a member of the rock bands Novela and Action and is currently performing as a bassist. Biography Born in Osaka, Japan, Sasai began his musical career at the age of 15, playing instruments and forming a band. In 1982, he joined the rock band Novela; he was an instrumentalist and songwriter for several albums. During his stint with the band, he composed music for the anime ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catherine Battistone
Catherine Battistone is an American voice actress who has provided voices for several anime titles and video games. Biography She is well known for having done the voice of Alpha 6 in the 1997 ''Power Rangers'' series, '' Power Rangers: Turbo''. Battistone has also made minor appearances on-screen, in TV shows including ''Murder, She Wrote'', ''Simon & Simon'', and ''Tales from the Darkside'', and movies including '' Problem Child''. Personal life She officially retired from voice acting in 2008. Selected filmography Anime * '' 8 Man After'' - Sam O'Conner * '' Armitage: Dual Matrix'' - Additional Voices * ''Barefoot Gen'' - Gen Nakaoka * ''Crying Freeman'' - 'Lady' Kimie Hanada * ''Dinozaurs'' - Diamond Ryugu * ''Fushigi Yūgi'' - Taiisukun/Narrator * ''Gate Keepers'' - Youko Ono * ''Metal Fighter Miku'' - Buddhist Nun, Masayo Harajuku * ''Outlaw Star'' - Additional Voices * '' Space Adventure Cobra'' - Sandra * ''The Twelve Kingdoms'' - Circus Master * ''Tweeny Witches'' - G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gara Takashima
, known by her stage name is a Japanese actress and voice actress who works for Aoni Production. She is married to voice actor Banjō Ginga. Filmography Television animation ;1970s * ''Hoka Hoka Kazoku'' (1976) (Sachiko Yamano) * ''Aim for the Ace!'' (1978) (Michiru Taki) * '' Space Battleship Yamato II'' (1978) * ''Lupin the 3rd Part II'' (1978) * ''Anne of Green Gables'' (1979) (Diana Barry) * ''Gordian Warrior'' (Saori Otaki) (1979) * ''The Rose of Versailles'' (1979) ;1980s * ''Space Runaway Ideon'' (1980) (Rukuku Kil) * '' Braiger'' (1982) (Anastasia, Eva) * ''Space Cobra'' (1982) (Dominique Royal) * '' Game Center Arashi'' (1982) (Erika Noto) * ''Magical Princess Minky Momo'' (1982) * ''Aura Battler Dunbine'' (1983) * '' Baxinger'' (1983) * '' Giant Gorg'' (1984) (Lady Links) * ''Persia, the Magic Fairy'' (1984) (Kumi Hayami) * ''Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'' (1985) (Hilda Bidan) * ''The Three-Eyed One'' (1985) (Chiyoko Wato) * ''Touch'' (1985) (Reiko Kashiwaba) * '' Fight! S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iona Morris
Iona Morris is an American actress. She has performed in numerous films and television shows, including extensive voice work in animation. Early life Iona was born in Columbus, Ohio, and is the daughter of late actor Greg Morris (1933–1996) and older sister of Phil Morris. Career Morris was the original voice of Storm in the ''X-Men'' and '' Spider-Man: The Animated Series''. Her voice work also includes Medusa in the 1994 '' Fantastic Four series'', Claudia Grant in ''Robotech'', Nia/Betty in '' Phantom 2040'', Luba on ''W.I.T.C.H.'' and Principal Stringent on ''Chalkzone''. When she was a child, she appeared (with her brother and future recurring Trek guest actor, Phil) in an episode of the original ''Star Trek'' entitled "Miri". Later, Iona appeared in the two part episode of '' Star Trek: Voyager'', "Workforce" and was one of few to star in one of the episodes of the second '' Twilight Zone'' series. She has also made numerous guest appearances on many television shows, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norio Wakamoto
is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with the Sigma Seven talent agency. He was born in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and was raised in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. He graduated from Waseda University. On adult works, like OVAs or dating sims, he goes by the alias . Biography Wakamoto studied in Waseda University under the Faculty of Law. During his time there, he participated in Shorin Kempo activities. Wakamoto entered the Nakano Police Academy, intending to become a police officer. He sought advice from a career counselor after his professor did not agree with his plans to do graduate studies. He was later assigned to his first post at the Kuramae Police Station. Later on, he was assigned to be in an anti-riot unit and was deployed to arrest rioters participating the Shinjuku riot in 1968. Wakamoto became disillusioned with his duties and decided to leave. Wakamoto joined the Consumers Union of Japan after leaving the force. But he got into trouble at times as he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McConnohie
Michael McConnohie is an American voice actor, writer and director who has provided many voice roles in movies, anime, and video games. He and fellow actress Melodee Spevack run a production company called VoxWorks. For twenty-plus years he has been the voice of the Lich King, Uther the Lightbringer and Kel'Thuzad in the ''World of Warcraft'' iterations. Other notable career roles include the Narrator on both '' Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo'' and '' Hunter x Hunter'', The Necromancer in Diablo II, Azulongmon, Cherrymon and Seppikmon in ''Digimon'', Gork in '' Masked Rider'', Keiichi Ikari in '' Paranoia Agent'', Rolf Emerson in ''Robotech'', Manzou the Saw in '' Samurai Champloo'', Cosmos and Tracks in ''Transformers'', Hot Shot / Ironhide in '' Transformers: Robots in Disguise'', D in '' Vampire Hunter D'', Chief Inquisitor Margulis in ''Xenosaga'' and Charles zi Britannia in '' Code Geass''. Filmography Anime * '' 3×3 Eyes'' (Streamline Pictures dub) - Chou * ''The Adventur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Capizzi
Bill Capizzi, also known as Bill Capezzoli, Bill Capeze, Bill Kapezi, and A. Gregory (March 21, 1937 – March 26, 2007), was an American voice actor. Born and raised in Somerville, Massachusetts, and also raised in North Hollywood, California. Capizzi appeared in mostly bit roles in his live-action film and TV show appearances. Also a gifted voice actor, he appeared in numerous animated projects, such as '' Digimon Adventure'', ''Robotech'' and ''G-Force''. Capizzi died on March 26, 2007, in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the age of 70. Filmography Anime * '' American Hot Wax'' (1978) – Member of Singing Group in Front of Theater * ''Bâsu'' (1984) – Raider (Streamline 1992) (as A. Gregory) * ''Dôwa meita senshi Windaria'' (1986) – Caleb / Cord / Court / Tank / Walla (1987) * ''Robotech'' (1985) – Robotech Masters / Konda / Colonel Maistroff / General Reinhardt * '' Robotech: The Movie'' (1986) – * '' Twilight of the Cockroaches'' (1987) – Takashi (1992) * '' G-Force: Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Winkless
Jeffrey Alan Winkless (June 2, 1941 – June 26, 2006) was an American actor born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Two of his younger brothers, Terence H. Winkless and Daniel Owen Winkless, worked with him on ''The Banana Splits Adventure Hour''. He was also credited as Jeffrey Brock. He did voice-overs for several anime titles including ''Lupin the Third'', ''Castle in the Sky'', '' Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water'', '' Wicked City'' and ''Vampire Hunter D''. Winkless died of a brain tumor on June 26, 2006, in Evanston, Illinois. Filmography Anime * '' Honeybee Hutch'' (1970) * '' Babel II'' (1973) - Yamazaki * '' Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo'' (1978) - Police commissioner / Boris * '' Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro'' (1979) - Jodo / Interpol Chairman (Streamline dub) * '' The New Adventures of Gigantor'' (1980–1981) * '' Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie'' (1982) - Crystal Boy / Preacher Dakoba * '' The Professional: Golgo 13'' (1983) - Informant * '' Megazone 23 P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
