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Animated series, specials, and films imported into the US from abroad. Productions are re-scripted and re-voiced in English for English speaking audiences. Online samples: bebop mix master
THE COWBOY BEBOP MOVIE (Knockin' on
Heaven's Door)
Writer, English language script animated feature. Produced by
Sunrise, Japan / Zro Limit.
Released in the US by Columbia Tristar.
While the English dubbing on most Japanese cartoons ranges from annoying to fingernails-on-a-chalkboard, Bebop does it right. ...The translation leaves the show's wit intact, and the voice actors' laid-back, believable style suits the show to a T So yes, highbrow America, it's now officially safe to watch anime. You can finally start believing those sweaty dorks who've tried to tell you, for years, that it's more than giant robots and saucer-eyed schoolgirls.. . Tee Vee Review
FLCL (Fooly Cooly)
Writer - Casting - Voice Director Gainax / Digital Manga / Adult Swim 6 eps. 2001 - 2006
AMERICAN ANIME AWARDS 2007:
Winner: Best Comedy --- Best Short Series. Award Link
"The dub track is excellent ... dense, fast-paced, complex and full of hairpin turns ...viewers can get a handle on FLCL's rambunctious, intense story." Anime Reviews
FLCL Interview FLCL Link FLCL Link2
NARUTO
Executive Story Editor, Writer, English language scripts for American version of TV series. Cartoon Network, fall 2005. Produced by Shueisha, Shogakukan, TV Tokyo, Pierrot.
"The most wildly popular show of the last 3 years ... beloved by a large and fiercely protective group of fans and embraced by the community thanks to a successful TV dub on Cartoon Network." Anime News Network
"The English dub is very well done... strong performances..." Anime News Network
STEAMBOY
Writer, English language script animated feature. 2005 Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira), starring Patrick Stewart and Anna Paquin. Producer: Sunrise. Distributor: Tristar / Sony Ent. American Script: Zro Limit.
"A Jules Verne-like tale of invention, wonder and adventure" L.A. Times 3/17/05
METROPOLIS
Writer, English language script animated feature. 2001 Directed by Rintaro,
Japanese Script by Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira), based on the Osamu Tezuka manga.
Released in the
US by Columbia Tristar. Zro Limit.
Oscar winning Director, James Cameron: "METROPOLIS is the new milestone in anime. It has beauty, power, mystery, and above all... heart. Images from this film will stay with you forever."
One of the best animated films I have ever seen . a surprisingly thoughtful and challenging adventure If you have never seen a Japanese anime, start here. If you love them, "Metropolis" proves you are right. Rober Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Metropolis Link 1 Metropolis Link 2
Roger Ebert Review
Black Moon Review
GHOST IN THE SHELL
Stand Alone Complex - Writer, English language scripts animated series from Production I.G. - Zro Limit - 2004
ASTRO BOY
Writer - English language version of the new Astro Boy series, Producers: Sony Japan, Tezuka Productions. Broadcasters USA: Warner Brothers, Cartoon Network. Breat Britain: BBC - top rated show in U.K. - 2005
VOLTRON - Go Lion / Die RUGGER - EXECUTIVE STORY EDITOR, Writer English Language version - WORLD EVENTS 100+ Episodes; Voltron Special; Bible - The original series from Japan
. HACK - LIMINALITY
Writer, English language scripts - animated production from Bandai / Zro Limit
Link to .Hack #1 Link to .Hack #2
TRANSFORMERS -
CYBERTRON /
ROBOTS IN DISGUISE
Writer - Cybertron - animated Series - Produced by Hasbro for Cartoon Network, 2005 - 6 eps
Writer Robots in Disguise - animated series - FOX KIDS 4 eps - 2002
Transformers Link 1 Transformers Link 2 Transformers Link3
COWBOY BEBOP - THE SERIES
Writer English Language version - Sunrise / Cartoon Network /
Zro Limit 24
episodes
BATTLE B-DAMAN
Writer - 3 episodes - animated series - Toon Disney / ABC Family / Jetix / Hasbro- 2005
Streaming at Hasbro.com
MIX MASTER
Executive Story Editor / Writer - animated series - Sunwoo / Mike Young Prods. - 39 eps. 2007
Nickelodeon U.K. / Spain / Italy / Comcast VOD USA / Kabillion
Streaming at Kabillion.com
Comcast Video On Demand
INITIAL D
Writer, English language script animated series Tokyo Pop Pilot - 2001
RAVE MASTER
Voice Director - Animated Series - Japan producer: TBS. US producer: Tokyo Pop. US Broadcaster: Cartoon Network - 52 Episodes
Rave Master Link Rave Master Link2
TOKYO PIG
Writer - animated series - 6 Episodes for Miramax - aired on ABC Family - 2002
Tenchi-Muyo
Writer - Animated Series and Specials - Pioneer / Cartoon Network
2 OVAs: TENCHI FOREVER & DAUGHTER OF DARKNESS
TENCHI IN TOKYO - 12 eps.
SHINZO / MUSHRAMBO SHITAJIKI
Story Editor/ Writer animated series - ABC Family / Toei/ Fox Kids-14 eps - 2005
DINOZAURS
Writer English Language series - CG & Cel animation Bandai / Fox Kids 2000 4 eps
GATCHAMAN (Eagle Riders)
Writer English Language series - Tatsunoko Prod/ Saban / Fox Kids- 97 - Writer
Gatchaman Link Gatchaman Link 2
PRETTY SAMMY
Writer 2 English Language OVAs AIC / Pioneer
Pretty Sammy Link Pretty Sammy Link2
CONSULTANT Miyazakis Laputa
& Kikis Delivery Service Disney - 2001
SUPER PIG - HONEYBEE HUTCH - ROCKIN' COP
SABAN ENT. / FOX KIDS - Writer English Language versions - Pilots, 20+ episodes - from Japan
Honeybee Hutch Super Pig
Honeybee Hutch Link Super Pig Link Super Pig Link 2
WILLI WULMOUSE -
INTERSOUND - from Denmark writer 3 episodes
THE DRAGON WHO WASN'T (OR WAS HE?) -
writer English language version
- MCA/universal - Animated Feature
from Netherlands
BIZMARK (SABER RIDER) - EXECUTIVE STORY EDITOR / writer English Language version- Studio Pierrot / World Events Animated T.V. Series - 50 Episodes including 6 original episodes
"The themes of the Old West, and the new themes of Science Fiction and Space Travel are combined together so smoothly... that you wonder why can't all the newer animated TV series today be this good? ...
"Marc Handler, the animated TV series writer behind both "Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs", as well as "Voltron: Defender of the Universe", the immediate predecessor to this newer series, cleaned up all the weak flaws in the look and style of that story format, and imbued it with even better characters and story plot elements than ever before. In the arc of the stories for "Saber Rider", the events are more character driven, and less dependent on what the enemy wants to do next.... The Star Sheriffs... provide a wide range of superb interaction with each other, in each of their stories. A sense of teamwork, family, and unity for a cause, that of defending the New Frontier, so that mankind can settle and explore space in peace." Absolute Anime
Bizmark / Saber Rider Link 1 / Link 2