Rumic Theater
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Rumiko Takahashi Anthology, also known as Rumic Theater, is a collective manga of many short stories. In Japanese it has been published under several different names, at least as and as . Some editions are numbered 1–3 while other editions are unnumbered. Volume 4 currently only exists in an unnumbered edition. It is also a thirteen episode collection of anime
from short stories by Rumiko Takahashi
that includes the Mermaid Saga
.
in 1996. The four volumes published so far have individual titles:
New chapters are published in Big Comic Original annually.
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
from short stories by Rumiko Takahashi
Rumiko Takahashi
is a Japanese manga artist.Takahashi is one of the wealthiest individuals, and the most affluent manga artists in Japan. The manga she creates are popular worldwide, where they have been translated into a variety of languages...
that includes the Mermaid Saga
Mermaid Saga
is a series of manga graphic novels in three volumes by Rumiko Takahashi. Two of the stories from the series, Mermaid Forest and Mermaid's Scar, have been adapted as anime OVAs, and all of the tales, except one, were later produced as an anime TV series.-Manga:The original manga was serialised in...
.
Manga
The Rumic Theater anime stories were adapted from a series of short stories published by Rumiko Takahashi in the 1980s. The majority of them are akin to her work Maison Ikkoku, in that they are domestic stories with a unique twist. An English language edition of the first two volumes was released by VizVIZ Media
VIZ Media, LLC, headquartered in San Francisco, is an anime, manga, and Japanese entertainment company. It was founded in 1986 as VIZ LLC. In 2005, VIZ LLC and ShoPro Entertainment merged to form the current VIZ Media LLC, which is jointly owned by Japanese publishers Shogakukan and Shueisha, and...
in 1996. The four volumes published so far have individual titles:
New chapters are published in Big Comic Original annually.
Stories
- "The Tragedy of P"
- "The Merchant of Romance"
- "Middle-Aged Teen"
- "Hidden In The Pottery"
- "Aberrant Family F"
- "As Long As You Are Here"
- "One Hundred Years of Love"
- "In Lieu of Thanks"
- "Living Room Lovesong"
- "House of Garbage"
- "One Day Dream"
- "Extra-Large Size Happiness"
- "The Executive's Dog"
- "Bird of Fate"
The Tragedy of P
Japanese Title: P no higeki- Air Date: July 6, 2003
- Yuko Haga: Sakiko TamagawaSakiko Tamagawais a Japanese voice actress from Tokyo. She works at Sigma Seven and is married to fellow voice actor Shūichi Ikeda.-Anime:*Akihabara Dennou Gumi as Miyama Soshigaya/Death Crow*Atashinchi as Mrs...
/Wendee LeeWendee LeeWendee Lee is an American voice actress. While she has done voice work for many video games as well as several episodes in the Power Rangers franchise, she is particularly prolific in the dubbing of anime. As of April 2009, with 223 credits to her name, she has more credits in this medium than any... - Mrs. Kakei: Megumi HayashibaraMegumi Hayashibarais a Japanese voice actress, singer, radio personality, and lyricist from Tokyo. She is currently affiliated with Aksent. Her nicknames include: Megu-san, Megu-nee, Bara-san, Kakka, and Daijin...
/Sally Dana - Pitto: Nao NagasawaNaomi Nagasawa, now known as is a Japanese voice actress from Toyonaka, Osaka who was formerly represented by Aoni Production and is presently represented by Ken Production. She was once married to Ryōtarō Okiayu, with whom she had a daughter. They are now divorced...
- Kota Haga: Minami Omi/J.D. Stone
- Hiroshi Kakei: Junko HoriJunko Horiis a Japanese actress and voice actor represented by Production Baobab.She is known as the voice of the protagonists in 3 Fujiko Fujio works, Obake no Q-tarō, Ninja Hattori-kun, and Chinpui...
/Adam Gordon - Mr. Haga: Wataru TakagiWataru Takagiis a Japanese seiyū and stage actor from Chiba Prefecture. He is currently affiliated with Arts Vision.He is best known for his roles in Detective Conan , After War Gundam X , Slayers Try , the Beast Wars: Transformers series , GTO , Hajime no Ippo (July 25, 1966 - ) is a Japanese seiyū and stage...
/Patrick SeitzPatrick SeitzPatrick Seitz is an American voice actor, ADR Director, and Script Writer primarily known for his work for Geneon Entertainment, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Bandai Entertainment, Media Blasters, NYAV Post, New Generation Pictures, Funimation Entertainment, and Viz Media... - Mitsue: Haruna IkezawaHaruna Ikezawais a voice actress born in Athens, Greece, but raised in Kanagawa Prefecture. She was formerly affiliated with 81 Produce, but as of 2002, she is affiliated with Oscar Promotion...
/Carrie SavageCarrie SavageCarrie A. Savage is an American voice actress, ADR Director, and Script Writer primarily known for her work for Bang Zoom! Entertainment, ADV Films, Funimation Entertainment, Bandai Entertainment, Geneon Entertainment, Media Blasters, New Generation Pictures, OkraTron 5000, and Viz Media... - Old Man: Hajime Koseki/William Frederick
- Housewife 1: Sachi MatsumotoSachi Matsumotois a Japanese voice actress.-Notable voice roles:*Hasmodye in Fantastic Children*Link and Aryll in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker*Link in The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass*Toon Link in Super Smash Bros...
/Michelle RuffMichelle RuffMichelle Suzanne Ruff is an American voice actress known for her work in anime and video games.-Anime roles:* Angel Tales - Akane the fox* Ai Yori Aoshi - Aoi Sakuraba* Arc the Lad - Meril... - Housewife 2: Yūko Satō/Jody Jaress
- Housewife 3: Nori Kobayashi
- Summary: The Tragedy of P follows the struggle of Mrs. Haga to keep her guest, Pitto the penguin, out of sight from Mrs. Kakei, the resident tattletale who will report the bird's violation of the pet free apartment building.
The Merchant of Romance
Japanese Title: Roman no akindo- Air Date: July 13, 2003
- Yukari: Satsuki YukinoSatsuki YukinoSatsuki Yukino , real name Yuki Inoue , is a popular Japanese voice actress from Ōtsu, Shiga. Yukino is also a singer as part of the Hinata Girls...
/Michelle Ruff - Betto: Kappei YamaguchiKappei Yamaguchi, better known by his stage name of , is a Japanese voice actor and actor from Fukuoka, affiliated with Gokū and 21st Century Fox.He is best known for the roles of Ranma Saotome , Jackson Neil , Tombo , Yattaro , InuYasha , Ryuichi Sakuma , L , Usopp...
/William MarkhamWilliam MarkhamWilliam Markham may refer to:* William Markham , English scholar and religious figure* William Markham , first acting governor of colonial Pennsylvania* William Markham , Atlanta businessman and mayor... - Old Gentlewoman: Natsumi Sakuma/Barbara GoodsonBarbara GoodsonBarbara Goodson is an American actress known mostly for her versatility in voicing original and dubbed cartoons. She is voted one of the ten best women to do the voices for young males in cartoons...
- Old Gentleman: Yousuke Akimoto/Michael McConnohieMichael McConnohieMichael D. McConnohie is a voice actor and is the President of the Nevada-based Voxworks voice-acting corporation. He is known for his recognizable deep booming voice and is generally known for playing more charismatic characters...
- Auntie: Minami TakayamaMinami Takayamais a popular Japanese singer and voice actress. She was married to manga artist Gosho Aoyama on May 5, 2005 but they divorced on December 10, 2007. Minami is also a member of the pop group Two-Mix, and a part of DoCo when it was active....
/Jody Jaress - Pops: Jouji Yanami/William Frederick
- Keiichi: Yasunori MatsumotoYasunori Matsumotois a Japanese voice actor. He currently works for Sigma Seven, formerly for Production Baobab.-About:Some of Matsumoto's most notable roles are Wataru Akiyama in Initial D, Jean Havoc in Fullmetal Alchemist, Magnum Ace in Shippū! Iron Leaguer, Gourry Gabriev in Slayers and Ryou in Sonic Soldier...
/Lance J. Holt - Bride: Sachi MatsumotoSachi Matsumotois a Japanese voice actress.-Notable voice roles:*Hasmodye in Fantastic Children*Link and Aryll in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker*Link in The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass*Toon Link in Super Smash Bros...
/Carrie Savage - Employee: Kouzo Mito/Patrick SeitzPatrick SeitzPatrick Seitz is an American voice actor, ADR Director, and Script Writer primarily known for his work for Geneon Entertainment, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Bandai Entertainment, Media Blasters, NYAV Post, New Generation Pictures, Funimation Entertainment, and Viz Media...
- Male Customer: Hiroshi KawaguchiHiroshi KawaguchiHiroshi Kawaguchi was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in 37 films between 1956 and 1983. He was born in Tokyo, Japan.-Filmography:Filmography of Hiroshi Kawaguchi include:...
/Doug StoneDoug Stone (voice actor)Douglas David Stone is a voice actor who is most notable for his representation of the character Psycho Mantis from the popular video game Metal Gear Solid, as well as the voice of Matt Trakker and several other characters in M.A.S.K., and Dragonborg in Beetleborgs Metallix... - Female Customer: Chisato NakajimaChisato Nakajimais a Japanese voice actress currently represented by Aoni Production. Her hobbies include painting, singing, and tennis.She is most known for the roles of Mari-san in Kinnikuman and Percy the Small Engine in the Japanese dub of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends.-Anime television:*Kimagure Orange...
/Wendee Lee - Summary: A wedding chapel that has fallen on hard times struggles to stay in business while its young owner seeks to deal with a recent divorce and the burden of keeping her friends employed.
Middle-Aged Teen
Japanese Title: Oyaji Low Teen- Air Date: July 20, 2003
- Toshi Furuda: Akira Kamiya/Doug Stone
- Kazuko: Kazuko Sugiyama/Sonja S. Fox
- Minoru Furuda: Kappei Yamaguchi/Kevin Hatcher
- Emiri: Satsuki Yukino/Jennifer Sekiguchi
- Co-Worker: Kazunari Tanaka/Michael McConnohie
- Yuko's Husband: Wataru Takagi/Patrick Seitz
- Doctor: Minoru Inaba/Doug Stone
- Nurse: Sachi Matsumoto/Wendee Lee
- Summary: A tough, business-minded father loses his memory and believes he is a teenager. He meets a young school girl and can't help but become smitten with her.
Hidden in the Pottery
Japanese Title: Hachi no naka- Air Date: July 27, 2003
- Yukie Asakawa: Megumi Hayashibara/Tara Hudson
- Ruruko Tonegawa: Kikuko InoueKikuko Inoueis a popular Japanese voice actress and singer. She has been part of the singing groups DoCo and Goddess Family Club, among others, and is the manager of her voice-acting company, Office Anemone. Inoue tends to play the "perfect girlfriend" or "motherly" role in many series, but she has also played...
/Megan HollingsheadMegan HollingsheadMegan T.D. Hollingshead is an American theatre and voice actress. She also sometimes goes by the name of Karen Thompson... - Tonegawa Mother: Tomie Kataoka/Barbara Goodson
- Tonegawa Husband: Yasunori Matsumoto/Darrel GuilbeauDarrel Guilbeau-Career:He was recommend by friends to audition for Overman King Gainer and won the lead role of Gainer Sanga. Other notable roles include Hikari in The Melody of Oblivion and Sousuke Kawara in Samurai Champloo as well as Paranoia Agent, Stellvia, Koi Kaze, DearS, Rumiko Takahashi Anthology, Boys...
- Yukie's Husband: Wataru Takagi/Sam Regal
- Flower Shop Owner: Katsutoshi Houki/Reg Green
- Yoshiko: Machiko Toyoshima/Hunter Mackenzie AustinHunter MacKenzie AustinHunter MacKenzie Austin is an American voice actress who has had roles in various anime. While she was in her teens Austin was a journalist for magazines like Tiger Beat, Glamour and LA Weekly....
- Housewife: Sachi MatsumotoSachi Matsumotois a Japanese voice actress.-Notable voice roles:*Hasmodye in Fantastic Children*Link and Aryll in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker*Link in The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass*Toon Link in Super Smash Bros...
/Georgette Riley - Summary Mrs. Asakawa suspects her neighbor of beating her elderly mother-in-law being responsible for the death of her husband. The mystery unfolds when Mrs. Asakawa makes a shocking discovery hidden inside a potted plant.
Aberrant Family F
Japanese Title: P no higeki- Air Date: August 3, 2003
- Hazuki: Yuko MinaguchiYuko Minaguchiis a Japanese seiyū from Tokyo who is affiliated with Aoni Production.-Notable voice roles:* Princess Apricot in Bosco Adventure * Yumi in Blue Sonnet * Yawara Inokuma and Kaneko Inokuma in Yawara!...
/Rachel Hirschfeld - Hazuki's Father: Bin ShimadaBin Shimadais a Japanese voice actor. He is currently affiliated with the talent management firm Aoni Production.-References:* Nakagami, Yoshikatsu et al. "You're Under Arrest: Full Throttle". Newtype USA. pp. 48–49.-External links:...
/Doug StoneDoug Stone (voice actor)Douglas David Stone is a voice actor who is most notable for his representation of the character Psycho Mantis from the popular video game Metal Gear Solid, as well as the voice of Matt Trakker and several other characters in M.A.S.K., and Dragonborg in Beetleborgs Metallix... - Hazuki's Mother: Hisako Kyouda/Erica ShafferErica ShafferErica Shaffer is an American actress who has worked in independent films and television.Some of the films include A Family Affair, The Truth is Always Complicated, The Fall, Catalina Trust, The Socratic Method, Three on a Match and West Coast.A few of Shaffer's television credits include guest...
- Shohei: Megumi Hayashibara/J.D. Stone
- Aisaki: Kappei Yamaguchi/Darrel Guilbeau
- Aisaki's Girlfriend: Kumiko NishiharaKumiko Nishiharais a Japanese voice actress who was born in Chigasaki, Kanagawa and works for Aoni Production.-Notable anime roles:*Ayane's High Kick *Cool Devices *Digimon Frontier *Dragon Ball Z...
/Hunter Mackenzie Austin - Neighbor: Rikako AikawaRikako Aikawais a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Ōsawa Office. She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. She was originally a child actor.She is also known as a specialist of tongue-twister in the Japanese language....
/Megan HollingsheadMegan HollingsheadMegan T.D. Hollingshead is an American theatre and voice actress. She also sometimes goes by the name of Karen Thompson... - Doctor: Toshihiko NakajimaToshihiko Nakajimais a Japanese voice actor who was affiliated with Ken Production but is now associated with Gekidan 21 Seiki Fox.-Notable voice roles:*Carlos in Cowboy Bebop*Lemint in Fushigiboshi no Futagohime*Kojiro Murdoch in Gundam Seed*Hachiemon in Inuyasha...
/Stephen Martello - Newscaster: Isshin ChibaIsshin Chibais a Japanese voice actor who currently works for Arts Vision. He is best known for doing the voice of Jin Kazama from the Tekken series.-Anime:*Aoki Densetsu Shoot *.hack//SIGN *Bleach *Chobits...
/Ivan Buckley - Friend: Sachi Matsumoto/Jennifer Sekiguchi
- Summary: Hazuki's family is virtually in the poorhouse. Therefore she is shocked when her father decides to go on an expensive family vacation. Soon she suspects that her father's motives may involve a suicide pact for her and her family.
As Long As You Are Here
Japanese Title: Kimi ga iru dake de- Air Date: August 10, 2003
- Kochiro Domoto: Chikao OhtsukaChikao Ohtsukais a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo currently represented by Aoni Production. He is the father of Akio Ōtsuka, another voice actor, and they occasionally perform together...
/Alfred Thor - Achara: Keiko HanKeiko Hanis a Japanese voice actress. She attended Tōyō Eiwa Jogakuin, going on to study theatre arts at Nihon University. She gained experience in theater while attending school by obtaining work through Aoni Production, singing the theme songs in productions such as Story of the Alps: My Annette and...
/Reiko Matsuo - Hosoda: Minoru YadaMinoru Yadais a Japanese voice actor.-Anime:*Professor Shikishima in Tetsujin 28-go *Silas in Adventures of Tom Sawyer *Grandpa in Kashi no Ki Mokku...
/Reg Green - Sumiyo Domoto: Ikuko Tatsu/Georgette Riley
- Narration: Ichiro NagaiIchiro Nagaiis a male seiyū from Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture. He was formerly represented by Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society, but is now represented by Aoni Production.-Television animation:*Akuma-kun *Bikkuriman...
/??? - Part-Time Worker:Tomie Kataoka/Louise ChamisLouise ChamisLouise Chamis is an American voice actress. She is also known as Leslie Chamis.Her voice work has been frequent as of late. She has also been in various video games.-Non-Anime Roles:* Disney's House of Mouse - Witch...
- Housewife: Chisato Nakajima/Hunter Mackenzie Austin
- Summary: When Mr. Domoto is laid off of his prestigious job as a salaryman, his wife falls ill and asks him to fill in for her at the convenience store. There, his rough personality doesn't mesh well with his co-workers, but he learns from a hard-working foreigner named Achara to persevere.
One Hundred Years of Love
Japanese Title: Hyaku-nen no koi- Air Date: August 17, 2003
- Risa Hoshino: Hiroko EmoriHiroko Emoriis a Japanese voice actress whose works for Aoni Production.-Notable voice roles:*Armitage III as Bronski*BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako as both Toshie and Sachi Tachibana*Caroline the car in the Japanese version of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends...
/Louise ChamisLouise ChamisLouise Chamis is an American voice actress. She is also known as Leslie Chamis.Her voice work has been frequent as of late. She has also been in various video games.-Non-Anime Roles:* Disney's House of Mouse - Witch... - Koizumi: Satsuki YukinoSatsuki YukinoSatsuki Yukino , real name Yuki Inoue , is a popular Japanese voice actress from Ōtsu, Shiga. Yukino is also a singer as part of the Hinata Girls...
/Hunter Mackenzie Austin - Date: Wataru Takagi/Michael McConnohieMichael McConnohieMichael D. McConnohie is a voice actor and is the President of the Nevada-based Voxworks voice-acting corporation. He is known for his recognizable deep booming voice and is generally known for playing more charismatic characters...
- Takanezawa: Yasunori Matsumoto/T.Axelrod
- Doctor: Minoru InabaMinoru Inabais a Japanese voice actor from Shizuoka Prefecture. He is affiliated with Ken Production.Inaba is best known for his roles in Disney productions , Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory , Buzz Lightyear of Star Command , and The Transformers .-Television animation:*After War Gundam X - Rike Anto,...
/Stephen Martello - Risa's Son: Kozo MitoKozo Mitois a Japanese voice actor.-Anime:*Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion as Pilot ; Staff *Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 as Kanon Maldini*Deltora Quest as Li-nan*Gunslinger Girl -Il Teatrino- as Giuseppe*Immortal Grand Prix as Takeshi Jinno...
/Michael McConnohie - Senior Nurse: Chisato Nakajima/Barbara Goodson
- Young Nurse: Sachi Matsumoto/Karen Thompson
- Summary: Risa Hoshino comes back from the dead with amazing telekenetic powers. The old woman develops a crush on another patient and believes him to be the reincarnation of her jilted lover from decades ago.
In Lieu of Thanks
- Japanese Title: Orei ni kaete
- Air Date: August 24, 2003
- Kobato: Satsuki Yukino/Michelle Ruff
- Shiratori: Michie Tomizawa/Erika Schaffer
- Ukai: Roko Takisawa/Jody Jaress
- Kamoshita: Masayo KurataMasayo KurataMasayo Kurata is a seiyū from Yokkaichi, Mie.- Shows :* Kindergarten girl, Kyoko's follower, and others in Angelic Layer* Rakshata from Code Geass* Jill from Fushigiboshi no Futagohime...
/Erika Weinstein - Kyuu: Wataru Takagi/Jay Klein
- Kobato's Son: Asako DodoAsako Dodois a Japanese voice actress from Kanagawa, Japan.-Notable voice roles:* Digimon Adventure 02 * Hand Maid May * InuYasha * Kekkaishi * Mermaid Saga...
/Barbara Goodson - Mr. Kobato: Kazunari TanakaKazunari Tanakais a Japanese voice actor from Osaka Prefecture who works for Aoni Production.-Notable voice roles:*Air Gear *Air Master *Blue Submarine No...
/Sam Regal - Watari: Megumi UrawaMegumi Urawain Kashiwa, Chiba) is a Japanese voice actor who works for Aoni Production.-Television animation:*Konjiki no Gash Bell!! *Ghost Sweeper Mikami *Hell Teacher Nūbē...
/Lulu Chaing - Tachi: Ikuko Tatsu/Carrie Savage
- Nakagawa: Sachi Matsumoto/Karen Thompson
- Housewife: Chisato Nakajima/Hunter Mackenzie Austin
- Summary: Mrs. Kobato finds herself in the middle of a battle between the stuck-up Mrs. Shiratori and the elderly Mrs. Ukai, who eventually bring a crab and a bird into the argument.
Living Room Lovesong
Japanese Title: Cha no ma no rabusongu- Air Date: August 31, 2003
- Ichiro Todokoro: Kouji Yata/William Frederick
- Makiko Todokoro: Nana YamaguchiNana Yamaguchiis a Japanese voice actress currently represeneted by the Aoni Production.-Notable voice work:*Space Pirate Captain Harlock *Starzinger *Kaleido Star *Candy Candy is a Japanese voice actress currently represeneted by the Aoni Production.-Notable voice work:*Space Pirate Captain Harlock (Shizuka...
/Barbara GoodsonBarbara GoodsonBarbara Goodson is an American actress known mostly for her versatility in voicing original and dubbed cartoons. She is voted one of the ten best women to do the voices for young males in cartoons... - Hitomi Momoi: Haruna IkezawaHaruna Ikezawais a voice actress born in Athens, Greece, but raised in Kanagawa Prefecture. She was formerly affiliated with 81 Produce, but as of 2002, she is affiliated with Oscar Promotion...
/Mia Bradley - Odagiri: Akira IshidaAkira IshidaAkira Ishida is a prolific male seiyū born in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan.He was a part of Mausu Promotion from 1988 until March 2009...
/Liam O'BrienLiam O'BrienLiam Christopher O'Brien is an American voice actor and voice director perhaps best known for his roles as Gaara of the Sand in Naruto, Captain Jushiro Ukitake in Bleach, War in the video game Darksiders, 'Vincent Law' in Ergo Proxy and 'Illidan Stormrage' in the 'Warcraft' game series... - Priest: Hiroshi KawaguchiHiroshi KawaguchiHiroshi Kawaguchi was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in 37 films between 1956 and 1983. He was born in Tokyo, Japan.-Filmography:Filmography of Hiroshi Kawaguchi include:...
/Michael McConnohieMichael McConnohieMichael D. McConnohie is a voice actor and is the President of the Nevada-based Voxworks voice-acting corporation. He is known for his recognizable deep booming voice and is generally known for playing more charismatic characters... - Man 1: Isshin ChibaIsshin Chibais a Japanese voice actor who currently works for Arts Vision. He is best known for doing the voice of Jin Kazama from the Tekken series.-Anime:*Aoki Densetsu Shoot *.hack//SIGN *Bleach *Chobits...
/Sam Regal - Man 2: Mitsudo Kouzou/Patrick SeitzPatrick SeitzPatrick Seitz is an American voice actor, ADR Director, and Script Writer primarily known for his work for Geneon Entertainment, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Bandai Entertainment, Media Blasters, NYAV Post, New Generation Pictures, Funimation Entertainment, and Viz Media...
- Woman 1: Yūko Satō/Hunter Mackenzie Austin
- Woman 2: Sachi Matsumoto/Karen Thompson
- Summary: A middle-aged man loses his wife, yet his wife's soul is bothered by the fact that he does not cry at her funeral. Her spirit soon returns to haunt him as he begins to develop feelings for the young office worker at his company.
House of Garbage
Japanese Title: Poi no uchi- Air Date: September 7, 2003
- Ritsuko Hirooka: Kumiko WatanabeKumiko Watanabeis an actress and voice actress from Chiba Prefecture affiliated with Arts Vision.-Overview, character, and career:*She has a wide vocal range, ranging from boys and girls to middle-aged women. She is also known to be a large professional wrestling fan, especially of Pro Wrestling Noah's Kenta...
/Karen Thompson - Yoshio Hirooka: Yasunori MatsumotoYasunori Matsumotois a Japanese voice actor. He currently works for Sigma Seven, formerly for Production Baobab.-About:Some of Matsumoto's most notable roles are Wataru Akiyama in Initial D, Jean Havoc in Fullmetal Alchemist, Magnum Ace in Shippū! Iron Leaguer, Gourry Gabriev in Slayers and Ryou in Sonic Soldier...
/Partrik Seitz - Manager: Ryuuji Nakaki/Simon Isaacson
- Manager's Wife: Miyuki Ichijo/Barbara GoodsonBarbara GoodsonBarbara Goodson is an American actress known mostly for her versatility in voicing original and dubbed cartoons. She is voted one of the ten best women to do the voices for young males in cartoons...
- Ritsuko's Father-in-Law: Wataru TakagiWataru Takagiis a Japanese seiyū and stage actor from Chiba Prefecture. He is currently affiliated with Arts Vision.He is best known for his roles in Detective Conan , After War Gundam X , Slayers Try , the Beast Wars: Transformers series , GTO , Hajime no Ippo (July 25, 1966 - ) is a Japanese seiyū and stage...
/William Frederick - Kenta Hirooka: Sachi MatsumotoSachi Matsumotois a Japanese voice actress.-Notable voice roles:*Hasmodye in Fantastic Children*Link and Aryll in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker*Link in The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass*Toon Link in Super Smash Bros...
/Tara PlattTara PlattTara Platt is an American film and television actress as well as a voice actor. She is married to fellow voice actor Yuri Lowenthal.... - Ami Hirooka: Keiko HanKeiko Hanis a Japanese voice actress. She attended Tōyō Eiwa Jogakuin, going on to study theatre arts at Nihon University. She gained experience in theater while attending school by obtaining work through Aoni Production, singing the theme songs in productions such as Story of the Alps: My Annette and...
/Reiko Matsuo - Summary: The Hirooka's front door is mistaken for a garbage drop spot, and when the Boss's wife starts throwing out his favorite things, Ritsuko and Yoshio have to do everything they can to save the tacky items, or risk losing a promotion.
One Day Dream
Japanese Title: Higaeri no yume- Air Date: September 14, 2003
- Mr. Shinonome: Akira KamiyaAkira Kamiyais a Japanese voice actor. He has been represented by Theater Echo, Aoni Production, and others. He is currently represented by Saeba Shoji.-Career:Kamiya made his debut on Mahou no Mako-chan in 1970 while working for Theater Echo...
/Jackson Daniels - Shinonome's Wife: Ai OrikasaAi Orikasais a popular Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokyo. She works for Production Baobab. Orikasa is also the Japanese dub voice for Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Her debut work was Shoukoushi Cedie in 1988...
/Wendee LeeWendee LeeWendee Lee is an American voice actress. While she has done voice work for many video games as well as several episodes in the Power Rangers franchise, she is particularly prolific in the dubbing of anime. As of April 2009, with 223 credits to her name, she has more credits in this medium than any... - Tsuyoshi:Ikue Ootani/Ted SrokaTed SrokaTed Sroka is an American voice actor. He mostly does voice work in Japanese anime and video games-Anime:*Amazing Nurse Nanako - Hitoshi Maruo*Angel Tales - Goro Mitsumi*Ikki Tousen - Kokin Shuyu*Nazca - Kyoji Miura/Bilka...
- Saeko Shima: Sumi ShimamotoSumi Shimamoto, real name , is a veteran Japanese voice actress born on December 8, 1954, in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from the Toho Gakuen School of Music, she joined Gekidan Seinenza, a theatrical acting troupe...
/Jennifer Sekiguchi - Shima-chan: Fuyumi ShiraishiFuyumi Shiraishiis a Japanese voice actor.-Voice Roles:*Ashita no Joe *Osomatsu-kun 1966 *Obake no Q-Taro 1985 *Kaibutsu-kun 1968 *Mobile Suit Gundam 1979-1980 *Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 1985...
/Kirsty Pape - Tajima: Daiki NakamuraDaiki Nakamurais a Japanese voice actor and member of 81 Produce.-Anime:* The Brave Express Might Gaine * Colorful * Cromartie High School * Grandpa Danger...
/Mike McFarlandMike McFarlandMichael Charles McFarland is an American voice actor, ADR Director, Script, and Line Producer at Funimation Entertainment. He also did work with ADV Films, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, New Generation Pictures and Okatron 5000... - Shinonome's Classmate: Akira IshidaAkira IshidaAkira Ishida is a prolific male seiyū born in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan.He was a part of Mausu Promotion from 1988 until March 2009...
/Kevin HatcherKevin HatcherKevin John Hatcher is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the NHL for 17 seasons between 1984 and 2001 for the Washington Capitals, Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes... - Young Mother: Isshin ChibaIsshin Chibais a Japanese voice actor who currently works for Arts Vision. He is best known for doing the voice of Jin Kazama from the Tekken series.-Anime:*Aoki Densetsu Shoot *.hack//SIGN *Bleach *Chobits...
/Mackenzie Hunter Austin - Oda: Mari Maruta/Carrie Savage
- Summary: Shinonome is a downtrodden company man who is going through life without finding true happiness. His junior high school reunion soon rolls around and his thoughts turn to a girl he once loved named Shima.
Extra-Large Size Happiness
Japanese Title: L saizu no shiawase- Air Date: September 21, 2003
- Hanako: Gara TakashimaGara Takashimais a Japanese voice actress who works for Across Entertainment. She is married to Banjō Ginga.- Anime :* Hild in Ah! My Goddess: Everyone Has Wings* Julia in Cowboy Bebop* Eri Kisaki in Detective Conan...
/Kirsten Potter - Kayoko: Masako Kyoda/Sonja S. Fox
- Ryuuichi: Nobuo TobitaNobuo Tobitais a Japanese seiyū from Mito. He is represented by Arts Vision.He is most known for the roles of Kamille Bidan , Albert Heinrich/004 , and Sueo Maruo...
/Liam O'Brien - Baby Ghost: Chie KojiroChie Kojirois a Japanese voice actress from Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi. She was previously affiliated with Mausu Promotion and Production Baobab, and is now affiliated with 81 Produce.She is a Japanese voice of Lisa Simpson.-Television animation:* Anmitsu Hime...
- Grandfather: Teppei Takasuki/William Frederick
- Real Estate Agent: Isshin ChibaIsshin Chibais a Japanese voice actor who currently works for Arts Vision. He is best known for doing the voice of Jin Kazama from the Tekken series.-Anime:*Aoki Densetsu Shoot *.hack//SIGN *Bleach *Chobits...
/Sam Regal - Young Ryuuichi: Asako Dodo/Kirsty Pape
- Summary: Ryuuichi's mother, Kayoko moves in with her son and his young wife, Hanako. But problems start to arise when Hanako starts behaving oddly and risking the anger of her mother-in-law who they are counting on to invest in their new home. Hanako claims a large spirit is the cause, but only she can see him.
The Executive's Dog
Japanese Title: Senmu no inu- Air Date: September 28, 2003
- Matsuko Kogure: Ai OrikasaAi Orikasais a popular Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokyo. She works for Production Baobab. Orikasa is also the Japanese dub voice for Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Her debut work was Shoukoushi Cedie in 1988...
/Kirsty Pape - Yuji Kogure: Takehito KoyasuTakehito Koyasuis a Japanese voice actor.-Career:Koyasu is part of the voice actor quartet Weiß consisting of Weiß Kreuz voice castmates Shinichiro Miki, Tomokazu Seki, and Yuuki Hiro...
/Chris KentChris KentChris Kent may refer to:* Stephen Clarke , real name Chris Kent, British journalist and novelist* Christopher Kent , real name Alf Kjellin* Chris Kent , Kryptonian boy featured in the comic book Action Comics... - Kanna: Fumi HiranoFumi Hiranois a Japanese voice actress and essayist who is best known for voicing Lum Invader in the anime series Urusei Yatsura. Fumi attended Tamagawa University in Machida, Tokyo where she graduated with a degree in Theatre from the Department of Fine Arts in the College of Humanities...
/Erica Shaffer - Yuko Kogure: Machiko Toyoshima/Jennifer Sekiguchi
- Kosuke Kogure: Mari Maruta/Jessica D. StoneJessica D. StoneJessica Danielle Stone is an American actress.-Career:First debuting in theater as a young child, Jessica D. Stone has acted in numerous titles since and has previously worked with actors such as John Ritter, William Devane, Mandy Patinkin, Scott Bakula and J.B...
- Matsurida: Ryo Kamon/Stephen Martello
- Mrs. Matsurida: Mari MashibaMari Mashiba' is a seiyū who is affiliated with Production Baobab.-TV Anime:*21 Emon *Bonobono *Crayon Shin-chan *Miracle Girls *Osomatsu-kun -OVA:...
/Sonja S. Fox - Housewife: Roko Takisawa/Barbara GoodsonBarbara GoodsonBarbara Goodson is an American actress known mostly for her versatility in voicing original and dubbed cartoons. She is voted one of the ten best women to do the voices for young males in cartoons...
- Gorgeous: Wataru Takagi/Liam O'BrienLiam O'BrienLiam Christopher O'Brien is an American voice actor and voice director perhaps best known for his roles as Gaara of the Sand in Naruto, Captain Jushiro Ukitake in Bleach, War in the video game Darksiders, 'Vincent Law' in Ergo Proxy and 'Illidan Stormrage' in the 'Warcraft' game series...
- Summary: The Kogure's are asked to take care of Mr. Matsurida's dog Gorgeous, but when his mistress moves in and the children draw eyebrows on the dog, things become complicated.