Twilight of the Dark Master
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese anime
film based on a manga by Saki Okuse. It was produced by Masao Maruyama
, directed by Akiyuki Shinbo
, and the screenplay was written by Duane Dell'Amico. The film was distributed and licensed in 1997 by Urban Vision
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Tsunami becomes involved with a woman who just lost her fiancé and her arm, and now wants to figure out why this has happened. Meanwhile, the Demon leader is still alive and plotting to enslave mankind. Will Tsunami defend Earth once again, or be corrupted as two other guardians have been by the Demon leader?
English Cast
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese anime
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....
film based on a manga by Saki Okuse. It was produced by Masao Maruyama
Masao Maruyama (film producer)
is a Japanese film producer, animation developer, the co-founder, board of directors member, and producer of Studio Madhouse, one of the leading animation production companies in the world...
, directed by Akiyuki Shinbo
Akiyuki Shinbo
, born September 27, 1961 in Fukushima, Japan, is a Japanese animation director. Shinbo started his career as an animator in 1981 at Studio One Pattern. He then made his directorial debut with Metal Fighter Miku in 1994. He is most notable for his involvement in a number of Shaft works since 2004...
, and the screenplay was written by Duane Dell'Amico. The film was distributed and licensed in 1997 by Urban Vision
Urban Vision
Urban Vision Entertainment Inc., an American based production/distribution company created in Los Angeles, California formed in July, 1996 by Mataichiro Yamamoto to help introduce the alternative animation genre known as anime or Japanimation to mainstream media....
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Plot
Long ago, the Great Mother Spirit created demons, guardians, and humans. During 2089, only a few demons and guardians remain and in the city of Neo-Shinjuku,.The guardian Tsunami Shijo an ancient fire manipulator from days long ago to aid a fledgling human race. Tsunami is looking for a human who was transformed into a monster by drugs. This leads him to Mr. Takaiya, the Demon leader, who killed his lover.Tsunami becomes involved with a woman who just lost her fiancé and her arm, and now wants to figure out why this has happened. Meanwhile, the Demon leader is still alive and plotting to enslave mankind. Will Tsunami defend Earth once again, or be corrupted as two other guardians have been by the Demon leader?
Cast
Japanese Cast- Tsunami Shijo - Toshihiko SekiToshihiko Sekiis a Japanese voice actor and member of 81 Produce. Apart from voice actor work, Seki sometimes does live action drama stage work. He is sometimes mistaken for another voice actor, Tomokazu Seki, sharing the same last name but are unrelated.-Person/Career:...
- Shizuka Tachibana - Emi ShinoharaEmi Shinoharais a Japanese voice actress employed by 81 Produce. She was born in Fukushima Prefecture and raised in Nagano. She is married to tokusatsu actor Hiroshi Watari...
- Huang Long - 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...
- Chen Long - Urara TakanoUrara Takanois a Japanese voice actress from Togane, Chiba. Takano runs the talent agency Remax, although she was originally affiliated with Ken Production. She is the mother of actress Anna Kirie. Her real name, as well as her former stage name, is , in addition, she and Jennifer Tilly both does Celia...
- Tenku - Hiroya IshimaruHiroya Ishimaruis a Japanese voice actor most famous for performing the role of Kouji Kabuto in the 1972 series Mazinger Z and its sequels. He also gave voice to Tutty from Bosco Adventure and recently voiced Ultraman Taro in Ultraman Story, Ultraman Mebius, and Ultraman Mebius and Ultra Brothers He is also the...
- Kudo - Kaneto ShiozawaKaneto ShiozawaKaneto Shiozawa , real name was a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo affiliated with Aoni Production. He had a distinctive cold, calm voice which usually typecast him in roles as villains or anti-heroes....
- Takamiya - Seizō Katō, Atsuko TakahataAtsuko Takahatais a Japanese voice actress.-Live-action:* Space Witch Gilza in Juspion* Maribaron in Kamen Rider Black RX* Calra/Miyuki Fukano in Tokkei Winspector * Hidemi Takeuchi in Tokusou Exceedraft...
- Police Inspector Kumazawa - Takaya HashiTakaya Hashiis a Japanese voice actor and actor affiliated with the Seinenza Theater Company. His real name is '.-Television animation:*Allison & Lillia *D.Gray-man *Elemental Gelade...
- Eiji Kuraza - Kunihiko YasuiKunihiko Yasuiis a Japanese voice actor. Also, he graduated from Aichi Prefecture. He is employed by the talent agency 81 Produce. He is also asked by SNK to participate as a member of SNK's character image band, King of Fighters, under the role of Iori Yagami.-TV anime:...
- Kizaki - Masuo AmadaMasuo Amadais a male actor and seiyū from Hyōgo Prefecture. He is affiliated with the Seinenza Theater Company, and graduated from the Osaka University of Arts.-Television animation:*Arc the Lad *Berserk *Black Cat...
- Tajima - Takehiro MurozonoTakehiro Murozonois a Japanese voice actor who works for Office Kaoru.-Filmography:*Rick in Beyblade G-Revolution*Kuzui in Bubblegum Crisis 2040*Morozov in Divergence Eve*Yoshiki Nagaoka in Dokyusei 2*Katsuo in El-Hazard*Arbalest in Full Metal Panic!...
- Junk - Naoki TatsutaNaoki Tatsutais a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production.He is most known for the roles of Buta Gorilla , Daima Jin , Oolong , Ashibe's Father , and Scoop-kun ....
- Squad Leader - Yasuhiko KawazuYasuhiko Kawazuis a Japanese voice actor.- Television :* Kinnikuman: Kinnikusei Oui Soudatsu-hen , Golemman, Iwao, Leopardon, Mixer Taitei, Motorman, Rikishiman* Sailor Moon , Worker * Yuusha Tokkyuu Might Gaine , Jarmanee...
- Receptionist - Miho YamadaMiho Yamadais a seiyū and narrator who was formerly part of Arts Vision.-Anime:*Banner of the Stars as Atosryac Ssynec Atosr Lymh Faibdacr Loïc*Blue Drop: Tenshitachi no Gikyoku as Yuko Sugawara*Gakuen Alice as Serina Yamada*Godannar as Ecaterina...
- Voice of Car Navigator - Mizue Otsuka
- Glider Officer - Koji YusaKoji Yusais a Japanese voice actor born in Osaka Prefecture and raised in Kyoto Prefecture. He is best known for his roles in Choja Raideen , the Sonic Series , Bleach , Ikki Tousen , Majin Tantei Nōgami Neuro , Zettai Karen Children and Kamen Rider Den-O...
- Girl #1 - Shihori Niwa
- Girl #2 - Yuri Sato
- Officer #1 - Yasumoto Kasahara
- Narrator - Atsuko TakahataAtsuko Takahatais a Japanese voice actress.-Live-action:* Space Witch Gilza in Juspion* Maribaron in Kamen Rider Black RX* Calra/Miyuki Fukano in Tokkei Winspector * Hidemi Takeuchi in Tokusou Exceedraft...
English Cast
- Tsunami Shijo - Andy PhilpotAndy PhilpotAndrew Philpot, commonly credited as Andy Philpot, is an American actor and voice actor. He is known for several animation and video game voice roles, many in titles directed by Jack Fletcher...
- Shizuka Tachibana - Denise PoirierDenise PoirierDenise Poirier is an American voice actress best known for playing the character of Æon Flux in the MTV animated series of the same name.She also had prominent roles in Reign: The Conqueror, HBO's Spawn, and the English version of Golgo 13: Queen Bee, the Vampire Hunter D video game, as well as...
- Huang Long - John DeMitaJohn DeMitaJohn DeMita is a California based Voice, Television and Film Actor. He is married to Julia Fletcher. He is most recognized as the voice of Dosu Kinuta on the hit anime series Naruto. He can also be recognized in the many films he has done...
- Chen Long - Julia DeMita
- Tenku - Matt K. MillerMatt K. MillerMatthew Kermit Miller is an American playwright, stage, film, and television actor and voice artist. He is also known as Kermit Miller and Kermit Beachwood.-Career:...
- Kudo - Steve Bulan
- Takamiya - 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...
- Police Inspector Kumazawa - John Hostetter
- Eiji Kuraza - Jack FletcherJack FletcherJack Fletcher is a voice actor, casting director, and voice director. He has done voice casting and direction for many high-profile anime and video game projects. In addition, he is a well known and respected theatre director and teacher, having spent a number of years teaching and directing at the...
- Tajima - Seth Margolies
- Junk - Matt McKenzieMatt McKenzieMatt McKenzie is an actor best known for his voicework in games and movies. He is the voice of Auron in the RPG games Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy X-2, and Kingdom Hearts II...
External links
- Twilight of the Dark Master at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...