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Zenigata Kintarō
, usually called and formerly Heiji Zenigata VII, is a fictional character created by Monkey Punch for his manga series ''Lupin III'', which debuted in ''Weekly Manga Action'' on August 10, 1967. He is named after the famous fictional Japanese detective Zenigata Heiji, of whom he is a descendant. Throughout the series, Zenigata acts as a foil to Lupin III who constantly tries to capture him at all costs, only for the latter to escape in the end. Despite holding a grudge against him, he is forced to side with him on some occasions whenever there’s a greater threat. He is the star of the live action ''Inspector Zenigata'' TV series and portrayed by Ryohei Suzuki, making it the second ''Lupin III''-based property not to star Lupin as the protagonist. Creation Inspector Zenigata was conceived as Lupin's arch rival to create a "human Tom and Jerry". Monkey Punch said that he believed the ''Lupin III'' story could never end but that if he had to, both Zenigata and Lupin would h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lupin III
, also written as ''Lupin the Third'', ''Lupin the 3rd'', or ''Lupin the IIIrd'', is a Japanese media franchise created by Monkey Punch. The series follows the endeavors of master thief Lupin III (character), Lupin III, grandson of gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, joined by his criminal gang. The original Lupin III (manga), ''Lupin III'' manga began in ''Weekly Manga Action'' on August 10, 1967. Over fifty years after its creation, ''Lupin III'' remains popular, with a seventh anime series airing in 2021 and new Original net animation, ONAs released in 2023. Critical reception of the franchise has been largely positive across its various incarnations, with the appeal of the lead characters being noted as the primary factor of the series' success. The voice acting (in both Japanese and English versions) and soundtracks (especially those composed by Yuji Ohno) of the anime adaptations have also received similar compliments; however, several of the franchise's installments, most sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mystery Of Mamo
''Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo'', also known as ''Lupin III: The Secret of Mamo'', is a 1978 Japanese adult animated science fiction action adventure comedy film. It is the first animated feature film based on the 1967–69 manga series ''Lupin III'' by Monkey Punch. The film was originally released in Japan as , but was later retitled to . Directed by Sōji Yoshikawa, who co-wrote the screenplay with Atsushi Yamatoya, the film was produced by animation studio Tokyo Movie Shinsha and distributed by Toho. The film's plot follows master thief Lupin III, who attempts to foil Mamo ― a wealthy and powerful recluse seeking immortality ― while trying to win the affections of his rival and would-be lover, Fujiko Mine. The film was theatrically released in Japan on December 16, 1978, by Toho. Since its original Japanese release, the film has been licensed to several companies for release in North America and Europe, with four different English dubs of the film being produced in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pursuit Of Harimao's Treasure
This is a list of television specials of the Japanese media franchise ''Lupin III'', based on the manga series by Monkey Punch that debuted in 1967. Beginning in 1989 with ''Bye Bye, Lady Liberty'', every year until 2013 featured a 90 minute ''Lupin III'' anime television special that aired on NTV at 9:03 on Friday evening. Since then, they have been released irregularly, with the 27th and latest being November 2019's ''Prison of the Past''. Each television special features its own unique story, with plots generally centering on the adventures of gentleman thief Lupin III, and his criminal gang: Daisuke Jigen, crack-shot and Lupin's closest ally; Fujiko Mine, femme fatale and love interest who works against Lupin more often than with him; and Goemon Ishikawa XIII, a master swordsman and descendant of legendary Japanese bandit Ishikawa Goemon. Lupin is often chased by ICPO Inspector Koichi Zenigata, a dogged detective who has made it his life mission to catch Lupin. The 2009 '' Lu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funimation
Funimation was an American Video on demand#Subscription models, subscription video on-demand Over-the-top media service, over-the-top Streaming media, streaming service. Launched in 2016, the service was one of the leading distributors of anime and other foreign entertainment properties in North America. It streamed popular series, such as ''Dragon Ball'', ''One Piece'', ''Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'', ''YuYu Hakusho'', ''My Hero Academia'', ''Attack on Titan'', ''Fairy Tail'', ''Black Clover'', ''Fruits Basket'', ''Assassination Classroom'' and ''Tokyo Ghoul'' among many others. The service and its parent company were acquired by Sony, who ran the service through Sony Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment from 2017 to 2019 and then through SPE and Sony Music Entertainment Japan's Aniplex from 2019 to its closure in 2024. In 2021, Sony acquired Crunchyroll. In March 2022, Funimation Global Group, the service's parent company, was rebranded as Crunchyroll, LLC and a large ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Animaze
Animaze.. iNC was an American production company known for producing English language dubs for many high profile anime series, such as ''Cowboy Bebop'', ''Trigun'', '' Code Geass'', and '' Wolf's Rain'', and video games, such as '' Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht'' and the '' .hack'' series. It was also known for its work on anime films such as ''Ghost in the Shell'' and the redub of ''Akira''. The company was founded by Kevin Seymour, formerly of U.S. Renditions. The company closed when Kevin Seymour died in 2014. Production list Anime * '' Ah! My Goddess: The Movie'' ( Pioneer-Geneon) * '' Ambassador Magma'' (Dark Image Entertainment/Manga) * ''The Adventures of Mini-Goddess'' (Pioneer-Geneon) * '' Akira'' (Pioneer-Geneon) * '' Appleseed'' (Pioneer-Geneon) * '' Armitage III'' (Pioneer-Geneon) * '' The Big O'' (Bandai Entertainment) * '' Bastard!!'' (Geneon) * '' Battle Athletes'' (Pioneer-Geneon) * '' Black Heaven'' (Pioneer-Geneon) * '' Black Jack OVA'' (Central ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Seymour
Kevin Seymour (December 25, 1958 – February 6, 2014) was an American ADR director/writer and voice actor, known for his work on numerous English-language anime dubs. Seymour was the founder of U.S. Renditions and Animaze, and worked on the English versions of titles such as ''Ninja Scroll'', the ''Ghost in the Shell'' franchise, ''Macross Plus'', ''Perfect Blue'', ''Armitage III'', ''Metropolis'', and '' Code Geass - Lelouch of the Rebellion'', as well as redubs of '' Akira'' and ''The Castle of Cagliostro''. Kevin Seymor was responsible for the 2000 English voice direction overdub applied to the 1972 Tokyo Movie/ A Production Japanese anime is a Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, , in Japan and in Ja ... film '' Panda! Go Panda!''. References External links * * 1958 births 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bye Bye, Lady Liberty
is the first television special in the ''Lupin III'' franchise. Directed by veteran director Osamu Dezaki, it was broadcast by Nippon Television on April 1, 1989. A number of ''Lupin III'' television specials have followed with a total of 28 airing as of November 2019, including a crossover special with ''Detective Conan''. Plot Lupin is forced to give up his life of crime when he encounters Michael, a young boy who demonstrates that police computers are able to predict his every move. His retirement is short-lived when his colleague Jigen learns the location of the giant diamond called the Super Egg which was stolen from the Three Masons, a sinister secret society. The Egg is hidden in the Statue of Liberty and Lupin helps recover the diamond by stealing the entire Statue. Meanwhile, Goemon becomes bodyguard to Isabelle, a beautiful woman who is also seeking the Super Egg. It transpires that Michael is the son of the woman, Isabelle Silverman, Number 2 of the Masons and a co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manga Entertainment
Manga Entertainment was a producer, licensee, and distributor of anime in the United States and the United Kingdom. Originally founded in the UK in 1991, the UK branch became Funimation UK and Ireland in 2021, also currently known as Crunchyroll UK and Ireland, Crunchyroll Ltd. since 2022, while its U.S. branch was absorbed into Starz Inc. (now owned by Lionsgate Studios, Lionsgate). Despite its name, the company's principal business was the distribution of anime rather than manga, although they have published some manga (such as ''Crying Freeman'') under the Manga Books imprint. History Manga Entertainment (formerly Island World Communications) was founded in London in 1991 by Chris Blackwell and Andy Frain as a subsidiary of Island Records' Island World Group. IWC took over the company number for Golden Square Music, but had no relationship to IWC or Manga. Manga Entertainment expanded into North America in 1993 with the purchase of L.A. Hero, forming Manga U.S. while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seán Barrett (actor)
Seán Justin Barrett (born 4 May 1940) is a British actor. Career Television and film appearances Barrett began his career as a child actor, appearing on BBC children's television and in films such as '' Bang! You're Dead'', ''A Cry from the Streets'', ''War and Peace'', '' The Genie'' and '' Four Sided Triangle''. Years later he made many appearances in television and films including '' ITV Television Playhouse'', ''Z-Cars'', ''The Wednesday Play'', '' Cast a Giant Shadow'', '' Emergency Ward 10'', ''Chronicle'', ''Armchair Theatre'', '' Hell Boats'', '' Moonstrike'', '' Attack on the Iron Coast'', '' Softly, Softly'', '' BBC Play of the Month'', ''Paul of Tarsus'', '' Tales of the Unexpected'', ''Father Ted'', ''Holby City'', '' Brush Strokes'', ''Minder'', '' Poldark'', '' Noah's Ark'' and '' Theatre 625''. Voice actor and narrator In the mid-1970s Barrett was cast in the BBC Radio series of George Simenon's Inspector Maigret novels as Maigret's subordinate, Inspector Janvier. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AnimEigo
AnimEigo is an American entertainment company that licenses and distributes anime, samurai films and Japanese cinema. Founded in 1988 by Robert Woodhead and Roe R. Adams III, the company was one of the first in North America dedicated to licensing anime and helped give anime a noticeable following in the region. Over its history, the company has released many anime titles, such as ''Urusei Yatsura'', You're Under Arrest (manga), ''You're Under Arrest'', ''Vampire Princess Miyu'', ''Otaku no Video'', the original ''Bubblegum Crisis'' OVA series, and ''Kimagure Orange Road''. Their name is a portmanteau of "anime" and "eigo" (英語), the Japanese word for the English language. History The company was founded in 1988 in Ithaca, New York, by Robert Woodhead and Roe R. Adams III. It is now based in Wilmington, North Carolina, and run by Natsumi Ueki, Woodhead's wife. Their first release was ''Metal Skin Panic Madox 01''. In July 2003, the company signed a deal with Koch Entertainme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lupin The Third Part II
''Lupin the 3rd Part II'' is a Japanese anime television series produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha. Part of the ''Lupin III'' franchise, it is the second anime television adaptation of the ''Lupin III'' manga series created by Monkey Punch. Although originally broadcast as simply , the series is now often referred to as by Japanese fans. Among English-speaking fans, the series is commonly known as the "Red Jacket" series in reference to Lupin's outfit. The series contains 155 episodes, which aired between October 3, 1977, and October 6, 1980, on the Japanese television network Nippon Television. Episodes 145 and 155 were the first to appear in the United States on VHS in 1994, released by Streamline Pictures separately as ''Lupin III: Tales of the Wolf'' and together as ''Lupin III's Greatest Capers''. In 2003, Pioneer Entertainment licensed and released 79 episodes in North America, some of which were broadcast on Adult Swim. The series was picked up by Discotek Media, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
