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Seiyuu
: 声優 【せいゆう】
Seiyuu is the Japanese term for voice actor or actress - whether in animation, radio, dubbed non-Japanese films, etc. In Japan, seiyuu are often less anonymous as artists than voice actors in the West. Many of the most famous seiyuu (e.g. Megumi Hayashibara) have large fan groups of their own.
Synonyms:
Synonyms:
- voice actor (English)
- doubleur (French)
- stemartiest (Dutch)
- synchronsprecher (German)
- stemmeskuespiller (Danish, Norwegian)
- doppiatore (Italian)
- actor de doblaje (Spanish)
- aktor podkładający głos (Polish)
- актер или актриса, озвучивающие аниме / сейю (Russian)
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Princess Resurrection Sub.DVD
This series about a chainsaw-wielding princess of monsters who turns an 8th grade boy into a half-immortal servant may not be a particularly good series, but it is a fun one. In this case, that's (just) enough.
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Berserk GN 26
When you're busy having your mind blown by intense fantasy artwork and massive displays of power, do story flaws really matter all that much?
When you're busy having your mind blown by intense fantasy artwork and massive displays of power, do story flaws really matter all that much?
Twelve Kingdoms Novel 3
The king and kirin of En get the feature treatment in this original source story for the anime's final story arc. Though it takes a markedly different approach than either of the previous two novels, it still delivers an exceptionally well-written tale that will not disappoint fans of the franchise.
The king and kirin of En get the feature treatment in this original source story for the anime's final story arc. Though it takes a markedly different approach than either of the previous two novels, it still delivers an exceptionally well-
Maria Watches Over Us Season 3 Sub.DVD
In some ways it's an extended coda to the first two seasons, a beautifully animated reward for weathering their emotional peaks and troughs. All rewards should be so rewarding.
In some ways it's an extended coda to the first two seasons, a beautifully animated reward for weathering their emotional peaks and troughs. All rewards should be so rewarding.
Claymore GN 14
Galatea reappears, old supporting characters return, and a new Awakened Being arrives, but the too-short core story struggles in the near-total absence of its original main heroines. Included are two notable backstory chapters.
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Free Collars Kingdom GN 1-3
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Darker Than Black DVD 2
Aside from proving that the series can entertain when it loosens up, this is basically more of what volume one offered: science-fiction intrigue with some surprisingly bloody action and a bit of a mean streak.
Aside from proving that the series can entertain when it loosens up, this is basically more of what volume one offered: science-
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion DVD Part 3
Shiny, sloppy and hugely entertaining, these final eight episodes prove exactly why Code Geass is the phenomenon that it is.
Shiny, sloppy and hugely entertaining, these final eight episodes prove exactly why Code Geass is the phenomenon that it is.
Blue Dragon Dub.DVD 3
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Love Quest GN
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Porco Rosso DVD
With warm landscapes, colorful characters, and a fantastic array of dogfights and flight scenes, this is one movie where you'll miss all the good parts if you blink. Whether you're a fan of Miyazaki, a fan of airplanes, or a fan of good animation, make sure to check out Porco Rosso.
With warm landscapes, colorful characters, and a fantastic array of dogfights and flight scenes, this is one movie where you'll miss all the good parts if you blink. Whether you're a fan of Miyazaki, a fan of airplanes, or a fan of good animation, make sure to check out Porco Rosso.
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