Yuzuru Fujimoto
Also Known As: 藤本譲, 藤本 譲, 藤本让
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
Adult: No
Deathday: June 10, 2019
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Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger
Overview: After Inspector Zenigata is reassigned from the Lupin case and grows despondent, master thief Lupin the Third decides to help him get his old job back, teaming up with the old man to destroy the international weapon smugglers Shot Shell. Together with Lupin's long-time partners in crime, they steal a nuclear Russian submarine and enlist the help of a nuclear physicist named Karen, who keeps suspiciously eyeing Lupin's partner Jigen. If that weren't enough, Zenigata's Interpol successor is an assassin who aims to pick off the Lupin gang one by one.
Genres: Animation TV Movie Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-06-13
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Hattori and the War of the Little Ninja Villages
Overview: Hattori-kun received a letter from Iga's father asking him to take his friends and return home for spring break. Hattori-kun leaves for Iga with his younger brothers Shinzo, Kenichi, Yumeko-chan, and others. However, a suspicious shadow stares at the group... He is a subordinate of the scientific ninja Mechamaro, who has replaced the power of ninjutsu with the power of science. Mechamaro was plotting to confront Hattori-kun in order to prove the strength of scientific ninjas. And in order to occupy Iga no Sato, Hattori-kun sends a fake letter...
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-03-12
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Ninja Hattori: Picture Diary
Overview: Kanzo Hattori, an Iga ninja, and his younger brother Shinzo are training in Tokyo. Kenichi, an elementary school student, lets the two of them stay and lives with them as if they were brothers, and one day he steals a picture diary written by Hattori (Kanzo). What was written there was that Shinzo became friends with a cute girl, Shinobino Ohime, and began to develop a relationship with Robomaru, a robot ninja of machine style ninja...
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-03-13
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Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus
Overview: A simple diamond heist leads Lupin into the machinations of a bizarre cult based around the prophecies of Nostradamus. They kidnap Julia, the daughter of Douglas, a wealthy American who is seeking the presidency, along with Lupin's diamond. At stake is the lost book of prophecy Douglas holds in the vault at the top of his skyscraper.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure Drama Crime Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-04-22
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Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis
Overview: Lupin's plans to intercept two old glass photographic plates from being delivered to a mysterious art dealer named Mr. Suzuki misfires, and it doesn't help matters that Goemon and Jigen are suffering from... efficiency problems. Meanwhile, Inspector Zenigata has a new tag-along in the Lupin chase: the beautiful young reporter Maria. But what is Maria's connection to the mysterious Mr. Suzuki?
Genres: Animation Action Comedy Drama TV Movie Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-07-24
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Appleseed
Overview: In a utopian society created at the end of the third world war, a female warrior who has been plucked from the badlands begins to see cracks in this new facade. And what does this community have planned for the rest of humankind?
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-04-17
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Silent Service
Overview: Codename: Seabat. The most dangerous submarine ever created. Explosively nuclear and manned by a crew that is officially dead, the Seabat is the most closely guarded military secret in the world. And it has just gone rogue.
Genres: Animation Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-12-18
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Mobile Suit Gundam I
Overview: In the year Universal Century 0079, humans have colonized the area of space lying in between the Earth and the moon. However, the ambitious Zabi family, rulers of the Duchy of Zeon, the grouping of colonies furthest from the earth, has sparked a war.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-03-14
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Iria: Zeiram the Animation
Overview: A monster hunter goes after a beast that could be her brother.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-06-23
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Judge
Overview: What comes around goes around...even from beyond the grave. Most criminals are only concerned with earthly justice - the laws of man. All too often, the guilty go free, their deeds unpunished. But there is another law. Deep within the spirit world, the wrongful dead seek retribution for the crimes against them by the living. These restless spirits have their own code of justice, and they've chosen the Judge of Darkness and his Demons of Hell to enforce them. An appeal for justice leads to an investigation of a successful, high-ranking corporate executive. Who would believe he'd be involved with embezzlement and murder? But the Judge of Darkness soon discovers that the roots of corruption run deep as he slowly works his way up the corporate pyramid.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Horror Action Thriller Mystery Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-06-15
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Dark Myth Gaki Chapter/Heaven Chapter
Overview: An animated adaptation of Daijiro Morohoshi's masterpiece, which shocked the 70's Japanese sci-fi manga world with its rich ancient history pedantry and the charm of its elaborately constructed worldview. The production of the main animation is Asiado of "Chibi Maruko-chan". The director is Tomomi Mochizuki of "Dirty Pair FLASH2". A young boy, Takeshi, is guided by a mysterious old man, Takeuchi, from Nagano to ancient Izumo. Takeshi gets lost in a dark world while visiting famous places related to ancient mythology. So Brahman, the will of the universe, began to tell Takeshi a startling fact.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-01-13
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Black Lion
Overview: The year is 1580 and Nobunaga Oda is working to consolidate his power over Japan. In his army are weapons of great destructive power: rapid fire machine guns, lasers, missiles and, most frightening of all, the reputedly immortal ninja Ginnai Doma. Like a sentence of divine wrath he hunts down and destroys dissident monks, ninjas and others, wherever they may be. With the clans on the brink of destruction, a single ninja accepts the impossible task: kill the immortal Ginnai.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-11-21
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Golden Wings
Overview: Reinhard von Müsel, a poor nobleman's son, one day discovers that his sister, Annerose, has been sold to the royal family. To get her back he sets out to rise quickly through the military along with his friend Siegfried Kircheis.
Genres: Animation Action Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-12-12
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The Hard: Bounty Hunter
Overview: New York, USA. Hard has been making a living as a bounty hunter for years, but lately has been struggling to make ends meet due to alimony and child support payments for his beloved Momoko. A supposedly simple case devolves quickly into major mayhem and murder, and it's by no means sure he will be able to survive the crazy psychopaths trying to kill him for sticking his nose in their business. But he's not going down without a fight...
Genres: Animation Horror Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-05-01
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Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: Ninja Beast Jippō vs. Miracle Egg
Overview: The monster Zippo, who had an ominous prophetic dream and came to Tokyo worried about his childhood friend Hattori-kun, witnessed countless pink eggs raining down from the sky. It is the egg of a monster sent by invaders who are trying to consume the earth's plants for energy. Hattori-kun and his friends struggle to repel them with the help of Perman who rushes in?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-03-16
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Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel
Overview: The renowned Metal Gear Solid comic book series by Ashley Wood and Kris Oprisko comes to life in this motion comic, complete with stylized animation, thrilling music, explosive sound effects and full voice acting. A retelling of Hideo Kojima's video game of the same name.
Genres: Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-06-12
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Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
Overview: Noah's Ark—the latest in VR technology and a milestone of human innovation—is set for a showcase to Japan's privileged children. They have the honour of beginning a new revolution in gaming; however, their carefree fun is cut short when a company employee is found murdered, with his dying message pointing to a clue hidden within the Ark. Along with the Detective Boys and Ran Mouri, Conan Edogawa enters Noah's Ark to solve this mystery and ensure the perpetrator is caught. But once they're inside the Ark, it takes on a mind of its own, imprisoning them and the children within its worlds. To escape and bring the murderer to justice, Conan and company must navigate a simulated 19th century London and track down the infamous Jack the Ripper—with the lives of 50 innocent children depending on them.
Genres: Animation Adventure Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-04-20
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Metal Gear Solid 2: Digital Graphic Novel
Overview: The renowned Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty comic book series by Ashley Wood and Alex Garner comes to life in this motion comic, complete with stylized animation, thrilling music, explosive sound effects and full voice acting. A retelling of Hideo Kojima's video game of the same name.
Genres: Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-06-12
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Grandfather's Lamp
Overview: A boy finds a strange object while playing hide-and-seek. His grandfather tells him the story of his own youth, and the important role the old lamp played. This story is about the modernization of Japan and the changes that came with it.
Genres: Drama Animation History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-03-05
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Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie
Overview: Sonic's arch nemesis Dr. Robotnik has been banished from the Land of Darkness by an evil Metal Robotnik. The devious doctor tells Sonic that the Robot Generator has been sabotaged and will blow Planet Freedom to kingdom come. But it's not until the President's beautiful daughter Sara turns on the charm that Sonic springs into action.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation Comedy Family Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-01-26
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Metal Gear Solid 3: Existence
Overview: A three and a half hour cut of Metal Gear Solid 3's cinematics featuring remastered sound. This is a version of the story presented as a film.
Genres: Thriller Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-12-22
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Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in Love
Overview: A film adaptation of the Holy Emperor story arc, which primarily depicted the conflict between Kenshiro and Souther. New characters Reina, one of Raoh's army officers who falls in love with him, and her brother Soga, Raoh's advisor, play an important part with much of the plot involving Raoh's relationship with Reina as he conquers the land; most of this portion is new content exclusive to this film. The other side of the story is the retelling of Ken's attempt to save and protect the villagers from Souther's army with the help of Shū. There is also a small subplot of Bart returning to his home.
Genres: Animation Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-03-11
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Tetsujin 28-gou: The Birth
Overview: Recap of episodes 1-11 of Tetsujin 28-gou, originally broadcasted between episodes 11 and 12 as a New Year special.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-01-01
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Porco Rosso
Overview: In Italy in the 1930s, sky pirates in biplanes terrorize wealthy cruise ships as they sail the Adriatic Sea. The only pilot brave enough to stop the scourge is the mysterious Porco Rosso, a former World War I flying ace who was somehow turned into a pig during the war. As he prepares to battle the pirate crew's American ace, Porco Rosso enlists the help of spunky girl mechanic Fio Piccolo and his longtime friend Madame Gina.
Genres: Family Comedy Animation Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-07-18
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Ajin Senshi
Overview: In the year 2200 an interstellar war is held where the weapons most frequently used are the psychic capacities. The hero, Zero, son of an earthling and an extraterrestrial, the prince and last survivor of a clan of magicians. He will fight against the army of the Manjidara empire, whose forces are such as its head ambition to control the whole universe.
Genres: Science Fiction Fantasy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-11-17
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The Legacy of Al Caral
Overview: In the 26th century, humans discover a humanoid race living on the distant world GO/7498/2, a dark-skinned, golden-eyed people who seem to eke out a primitive, carefree existence. However, a scout team from Earth discovers that there is more to them than meets the eye--they live in symbiosis with vicious reptilian parasites, and the Terran scientists have upset the delicate natural balance.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-02-23
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Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini
Overview: As Lupin's mentor Don Dolune lies on his deathbed, he hands the master thief a gift, the diamond named Twilight. Though it's only half the treasure — the other half of the Twilight can be found in Morocco. Lupin must contend with his on-again-off-again-partner Fujiko, his feelings for the mysterious Lara, and the relentless whip-wielding maniac Sadachiyo in order to bring Twilight back to its full glory.
Genres: Animation TV Movie Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-08-02
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Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper
Overview: Once brilliant teenage detective Shinichi Kudo was given a poison that reverted him to a 4-year-old. He's adopted the pseudonym Conan Edogawa so no one (save for an eccentric inventor) will know. Now he's got to solve a series of bombings before his loved ones become victims. Who is this madman and why is he doing this? Only the young genius can save the day but will even he be up to the task?
Genres: Animation Crime Mystery Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-04-19
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Bagi: The Monster of Mighty Nature
Overview: Tezuka Osamu's tale of a genetically engineered pink American Mountain-lion named Bagi and the friendship she develops with Ryo, a lonesome bike gang member.
Genres: Animation Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-08-19
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Christmas in January
Overview: Based on one of Iwadate Mariko's short stories appearing in the shoujo manga monthly magazine Margaret. This is a character study of a rather traumatized young woman who develops a crush on a man who lives next door to her.
Genres: Animation Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-11-21
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Fight!! Spirit of the Sword
Overview: Yonosuke Hikura appears to be an ordinary high school student. Yet he has inherited the important role of protecting the harmony between Heaven and Earth. With the help of the magical sword Chitentai, and Tsukinojo Inbe, he courageously battles the demons, sending them back to the Earth World, from which they have escaped.
Genres: Animation Action Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-06-17
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Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
Overview: Ash and his friends must stop a greedy media mogul from using the shape-shifting Zoroark to capture the time-travelling Celebi.
Genres: Family Animation Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-07-10
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Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Overview: When the creator of the world, Arceus, comes to pass judgement on humanity for the theft of the legendary Jewel of Life, Ash and his friends are sent back in time to possibly reverse the events that led to Arceus' vendetta.
Genres: Family Animation Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-07-18
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Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Overview: Cyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a series of murders committed by gynoids—doll-like cyborgs, which all malfunctioned, killed, then self-destructed afterwards. The brains of the gynoids initialize in order to protect their manufacturer's software, but in one gynoid, which Batou himself neutralized, one file remains: a voice speaking the phrase "Help me."
Genres: Animation Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-03-06
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Scoopers
Overview: It's the 22nd century and Shambhala city reporter Youko and her android boyfriend, bodyguard and cameraman Pete are hunting the enigmatic criminal Mr. X. Their search leads them to the Rainbow Tower, were Youko is taken hostage and Vito must battle to save her by destroying the program of the Tower's central computer to prevent X's escape.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-12-01
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Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure
Overview: Nobita and Doraemon use time tree Mochi and catch a big bird, which has been extinct for 500 years ago. To protect the animal, Nobita and Doraemon go to Beremon Island, overseen by a golden beetle named Herakles.
Genres: Family Animation Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-03-03
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Twinkle Nora Rock Me!
Overview: Nora Scholar is now an interstellar bounty hunter, pursuing a powerful psychic on the desolate mining planet, Dazzle. There she befriends a would-be dancer named Max. Together, they take on the ESPer, Fuuchino, and his oversized bruiser of a brother, Touchino.
Genres: Science Fiction Adventure Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-11-21
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The Rapeman Anime Version
Overview: The main character and "anti-hero", The Rapeman, is a high school teacher by day and dispenses his surreal brand of "justice" at night under the business "Rapeman Services", which is co-run with his uncle, a former surgeon. He uses rape as his weapon. The business' motto is "Righting wrongs through penetration".
Genres: Animation Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-10-28
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