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Polygone
keywords:
general
,
machine
explanation: Recent appeared technique which consists to generate 3D images by polygon images thanks to a specialized electronic circuit. More the number of polygons generated per second is important, more the machine high-performance because the images appear more natural. By way of comparison, Nintendo 64 generates 1 million of polygons per second while Play Station only 200 thousands.
Porco Rosso
alternative words: Kurenainobuta, Kurenaino buta, Kurenai no buta
keywords:
anime
,
title
related topics:
Hayao Miyazaki
,
Studio Ghibli
explanation: The scene takes place between 2 wars in Italy. It tells the story about a pilot who has turned into a pig by a magic and spends his time by piloting airplane only for his pleasure, the vision of his own life that Miyazaki wishes to superpose. The scene of aerial combats between seaplanes throughout the movie has impressed the public of all over the world. Produced by Studio Ghibli (1992)
Princess knight
alternative words: Princess Saphir, Prince Saphir, Ribbon knight, Ribbon no kishi, Ribon no kishi, Ribonno kishi
keywords:
anime
,
manga
,
title
related topics:
Osamu Tezuka
,
Nakayoshi
,
Astroboy
,
Fuji TV
related web sites:
http://www.animedia.co.jp
,
http://www.ya.sakura.ne.jp/~otsukimi/hondat/view/ribon.htm
,
http://www.phoenix.to/63/63-4.html
,
http://www.alphalink.com.au/~roglen/princess.htm
explanation: Manga created by Osamu Tezuka and published on monthly Shojo Club (Girl's Club) between January 1953 and January 1956. It tells the adventure of a princess who has been raised as prince because of a political reason. A news series was published on Nakayoshi of Kodansha between January 1963 and October 1966 while an anime version was aired between April 1967 and April 1968 by Fuji TV. Princess knight shared the popularity with Astroboy on manga of 50's, respectively girls and boys.
Princess Mononoke
alternative words: Mononoke hime
keywords:
anime
related topics:
Hayao Miyazaki
,
Studio Ghibli
related web sites:
http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~s-y/mononoke/
,
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~hn7y-mur/mononoke/
,
http://www2.odn.ne.jp/~caf64390/
explanation: The scene takes place during medial times in Japan, where the virgin forest had covered the archipelagos and the people were living near wood sprits (Mononoke means sprint in Japanese). It tells the story of a young prince Ashitaka who left for a trip to west in order to exorcize himeself after having been attacked by a bad sprit. Master piece of a famous Japanese film-maker, Hayao Miyazaki, this historical and environmental anime has beaten all the records of Japanese box office. Produced by Studio Ghib
Princess Nausicaa
alternative words: Nausicaa
keywords:
character
,
nausicaa
related topics:
Nausicaa of the valley of wind
explanation: 16 years old, princess Nausicaa is the principal heroine of manga/anime which bears her name. By succeeding to her father, Jhil, she becomes the leader of the tribe of the valley of wind. After having saved several persons, she goes to, with Ohma, to close forever the evil tomb of Shuwa which keeps the world secret. By the way, the word nausicaa stems from the name of a princess in Greek mythology.
Princess Sarah
alternative words: Sarah, Little princess Sara
keywords:
anime
,
title
related topics:
Nippon Animation
related web sites:
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/ramdas/sara/Sara_top.html
,
http://www03.u-page.so-net.ne.jp/xa2/k-hirao/meisaku/sara/sara.html
explanation: Adaptation to an anime of a novel of the famous English American writer, Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924). It tells the story about a little girl, who, after the death of his father, has spent her life under a persecution of the schoolmistress, Miss Minchin, until she will be adopted by a friend of her father. The anime realized by Nippon Animation and broadcasted by Fuji TV between January and December 1985, has received a prize of the best children films from the government.
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