Atsuko Kase

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Atsuko Kase

Mitsuko Kase is a Japanese animator, storyboarder and anime director from Fukushima Prefecture. After having graduated from Tokyo Designer Gakuin, she joined Sunrise, and started off as an animator. She is noted as the first female mecha director, and one of the few female directors in the '80s alongside Makoto Moriwaki and Hiroko Tokita.

Known For

Blue Comet SPT Layzner: Act-III Seal 2000Blue Comet SPT Layzner: Act-III Seal 2000 · 1986
Blue Comet SPT Layzner: Act-III Seal 2000
1986
MovieAnimationAction
An expanded version of the final episode of the TV series (38) that features new animation and a longer epilogue.
Voltus 5Voltus 5 · 1979
Voltus 5
6.51979
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
"Their dark power is supreme. Their evil empire is vast. They are the Bozanians. And they have blasted their way across the galaxy for war on earth and to make the human race submit to their rule! But an elite band of five valiant children stand against them-the VOLTUS 5 team! For they can transform their 5 spaceships into a mighty, gigantic robot capable of withstanding any force. But can they defend the earth from the Bozanians' monstrous evil?!" - US VHS Back Cover . A compilation film of five episodes (1-3,9,18) that was dubbed by Frontier Enterprises . The film was commissioned to Toei by the Filipino film distributor "UNIPROM FILMS". Based on the Filipino English dub from 1978, with character names that reflect that version.
Bats & TerryBats & Terry · 1987
Bats & Terry
4.01987
MovieAnimationAction
A story of two mates, Pitcher and catcher on a pro-baseball team, devoted to their game, bikes, girls and having a good time. When they meet a girl who is still mourning the death of her boyfriend in a bike accident, they try to help—though her beauty means their motives may not be entirely altruistic!
Voltes 5 - The LiberationVoltes 5 - The Liberation · 1999
Voltes 5 - The Liberation
1999
MovieAnimationAction
When Dr Armstrong is kidnapped by the Bozanians, the Voltes 5 team must go through an intense journey to the Planet Bozania. In order to free Dr Armstrong, the Voltes 5 team must destroy the Bozanian Empire and their advanced weapons. And along the way, secrets will be revealed that will change the lives of everyone. A compilation of the unseen final 5 episodes of the Anime series "Voltes 5" This compilation film was released 13 years after the series was last seen on Philippines TV in 1986.
Ascendance of a BookwormAscendance of a Bookworm · 2019
Ascendance of a Bookworm
8.12019
SeriesAnimationDrama
When a sickly young girl suddenly becomes obsessed with inventing new things, her family and friends are all puzzled. "What has gotten into Myne?" they wondered, never dreaming that the answer is not a "What" but a "Who": Urano Motosu, a book-loving apprentice librarian who died in an earthquake in Tokyo who somehow found herself in Myne's body! And since Myne's world is still in a medieval stage, where books can only be owned by the elite, the new Myne intends to do everything she can to bring her beloved books to the masses in the time she has left.
Armored Trooper VOTOMSArmored Trooper VOTOMS · 1983
Armored Trooper VOTOMS
7.11983
SeriesAnimationDrama
The story of stoic Armored Trooper pilot Chirico Cuvie and his quest for answers after a sudden betrayal leaves him on the run from his own military.
Aikatsu!Aikatsu! · 2012
Aikatsu!
6.72012
SeriesAnimationComedy
Ichigo Hoshimiya is a regular, ordinary middle school girl. But when her best friend Aoi invites her to join the idol training academy, Starlight Academy, her whole world is turned upside down. As she encounters all kinds of rivals and learns what it takes to be an idol, she uses her Aikatsu Cards to challenge countless auditions.
TIGER & BUNNYTIGER & BUNNY · 2011
TIGER & BUNNY
6.82011
SeriesAction & AdventureAnimation
In an alternate New York City protected by a band of superheroes called NEXT, veteran Wild Tiger is forced to team up with rookie Barnaby Brooks Jr.

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Voltus 5Voltus 5 · 1979
Voltus 5
6.51979
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
"Their dark power is supreme. Their evil empire is vast. They are the Bozanians. And they have blasted their way across the galaxy for war on earth and to make the human race submit to their rule! But an elite band of five valiant children stand against them-the VOLTUS 5 team! For they can transform their 5 spaceships into a mighty, gigantic robot capable of withstanding any force. But can they defend the earth from the Bozanians' monstrous evil?!" - US VHS Back Cover . A compilation film of five episodes (1-3,9,18) that was dubbed by Frontier Enterprises . The film was commissioned to Toei by the Filipino film distributor "UNIPROM FILMS". Based on the Filipino English dub from 1978, with character names that reflect that version.

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Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust MemoryMobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory · 1991
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
7.51991
SeriesAction & AdventureAnimation
It is the year 0083 of the Universal Century. The rebellious Principality of Zeon has been defeated in the One Year War by the Earth Federation. However, a faction of Zeon remnants led by Aguille Delaz fled from the final battle, hiding themselves away. After three long years, they attempt to rise up once more, sending Delaz’s ace pilot, Anavel Gato, to infiltrate a Federation research base to steal one of two secretly developed prototype Gundams along with its deadly nuclear warhead. Threatened by the rogue Gundam suit and seeking to retain peace, the Earth Federation mobilizes the newly developed Albion carrier to recover the stolen unit. Manned by the remaining test pilots, with rookie pilot Kou Uraki piloting the remaining prototype Gundam, the Albion and her crew are determined to stop Gato, retake the stolen Gundam, and prevent the Zeon remnants from starting another war.

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Voltes VVoltes V · 1977
Voltes V
7.11977
SeriesAnimationDrama
From out of nowhere, a mysterious alien race known as the Boazan Forces has invaded the Earth. A group of individuals specially trained to handle this kind of situation has been unleashed. Kenichi, Ippei, Daijirou, Hiyoshi & Megumi are the pilots of the Choudenji Machine Voltes V (5), Earth's defense against the Boazan and their terrible Beast Warriors. The plot thickens as the Go Brothers discover their true heritage and the truth behind their father's disappearance. Conflicts and mixed emotions hinder the Go Brothers at times but due to their unwavering desire to find their dad, they must go to the place where it all started. With the help of the rebels based on Earth and on the aliens' homeworld, the Voltes Team has another mission, remove the tyrant Zu Zanbajil and liberate the people of Boazan.

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SaikanoSaikano · 2002
Saikano
7.52002
SeriesAnimationDrama
Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet. is a manga, anime, and OVA series by Shin Takahashi, creator of Iihito and Kimi no Kakera. Saikano was originally serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine. A live-action movie adaptation was released in Japan on January 28, 2006 with Aki Maeda starring as Chise. The Saikano manga and anime series has been licensed and is being distributed by Viz Media in English in North America. The anime series is distributed in the UK by Manga Entertainment. Although the city is not mentioned by name in the series, many of the locations used in Saikano can by all probability be found in Otaru-shi, west of Sapporo. The train station, "Hell Hill", the Asahi Observation Hill, the view over the harbor, and the school all have similar looking counterparts in the city of Otaru.

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