Kinshirô Iwao

Kinshirô Iwao

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Tetsugen
Title: Tetsugen
Released: January 1, 1981
Type: Movie
Japanese film based on the life of Zen Master Tetsugen Doko.
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King Fang
Title: King Fang
Character: Kaneto (voice)
Released: September 23, 1978
Type: Movie
The main character of the story is Fang, who was born to a hunting dog and a circus-runaway European wolf. Although Fang was raised by a human family, he is a wild animal after all, and is destined to live amongst nature. The story reaches its climax when Fang returns from the circus and faces his foe, a giant brown bear which killed his family.
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Title: The Story of Perrine
Character: Vulfran Paindavoine
Released: January 1, 1978
Type: TV
Perrine is a young girl who lives in Bosnia with her Indian mother and beloved father – that is, until her father passes away, leaving her mother with a single wish: travel to France to be with his father. The over 1,000 kilometer journey seems unfathomable, but Perrine and her mother have a plan: they will photograph people in the towns along the way to support themselves. With their hardy donkey Palikare and faithful dog Baron, the two set forth for Paris; along the way they encounter kind souls, barren villages, and a number of hardships; will Perrine and her mother survive the long journey to France?
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Whirlpool of Flesh
Title: Whirlpool of Flesh
Character: Katase
Released: October 21, 1964
Type: Movie
During the war a university professor meets a girl and marries her. Very soon however, it is apparent that their needs are not matched. He would much rather be translating Shakespeare than attending to her, and she has a secret in her past - one that results in her sleeping with a great number of men.
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Title: Akō Rōshi
Character: Yoshida Chuzaemon
Released: January 5, 1964
Type: TV
"Ako Roshi" is a group of 47 former retainers of Lord Asano. Lord Asano was forced to commit suicide after attempting to kill Lord Kira. Once the retainers hear about their Lord's death, they sacrifice their lives to regain the honor of their former master.
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The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon
Title: The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon
Character: Hi no kami (God of Fire) (voice)
Released: March 24, 1963
Type: Movie
In this influential* cult-classic animated film based on Japanese folklore, Susano is the youngest son of Izanagi and Izanami, the heavenly couple who created the Earth. Still a young boy, Susano is devastated by the passing away of his mother. Determined to find her despite the reprimands of his father, he embarks on a journey to find his brother and his sister for spiritual guidance. *Genndy Tartakovsky identifies this film as a primary influence on the direction and design of his TV series Samurai Jack (2001–2004; 2017). Yōichi Kotabe was a character animator on the film, and used it as inspiration for the art direction of the video game The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002). Tomm Moore, director of the Oscar-nominated films The Secret of Kells (2009), Song of the Sea (2014), and Wolfwalkers (2020), has identified the film as a major influence.
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Alakazam the Great!
Title: Alakazam the Great!
Character: Gyûmaô (voice)
Released: August 14, 1960
Type: Movie
A monkey king who learns the secrets of magic goes on a spree and causes no end of aggravation for the gods, who finally imprison him. In order to make up for all the trouble he's caused, he is sent on a mission to accompany a prince who is the son of the gods on a journey through a land filled with dangers, monsters, cannibals and demons.