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"is a Japanese animated series by Nippon Animation."Araiguma rasukaru" (1977) Internet Movie Database (Retrieved 3 October 2009) It is based on the 1963 autobiographical novel Rascal, A Memoir of a Better Era by Sterling North. Japanese cast * Masako Nozawa as Rascal * Toshihiko Utsumi as Sterling North * Yoshiko Matsuo as Theodora "Theo" North * Michiru Haga as Jessica North * Masato Yamanouchi as Willard North * Kuniko Kashii as Elisabeth North * Yūji Shikamata as Oscar Sunderland * Akio Nojima as Carl * Eken Mine as Federiko * Hisako Kyouda as Clarissa * Ichirô Nagai as Thurman * Kazuko Sugiyama as Sensei * Masahiko Murase as Conway * Masako Nozawa as Greta Sunderland * Masaya Taki as Slammy * Miina Tominaga as Alice * Mikio Terashima as Doctor Michel * Miyoko Asou as Hacket * Takako Sasuga as Martha * Takeshi Kuwabara as Arthur * Tohru Furuya as Tom * Toshiya Ueda as Futon Music The series uses two pieces of theme music for the opening theme and the ending theme. The opening theme song is called , and the ending theme is , both sung by the Japanese vocalist by Kumiko Oosugi. The opening theme was later used as the main gameplay theme for the 1981 arcade game Frogger. The show's music was composed by Takeo Watanabe, who worked on many anime of the 1970s and 80s. Impact In Japan, up to 1,500 raccoons were imported as pets each year after the success of Rascal the Raccoon. In 2004, the descendants of discarded or escaped animals lived in 42 of 47 prefectures and then to all 47 prefectures by 2008. It has been claimed that Rascal was actually more popular than Mickey Mouse in Japan.Rascal Retrieved February 13, 2017 These raccoons are now a pest in Japan and imports of raccoons are now banned. Over 80% of Japanese temples suffer from damages caused by raccoons. Rascal appearances Rascal appeared in commercials, games and anime. * The Adventures of Peter Pan (1989) * Pokapoka Mori no Rascal (2006, aired in Kids Station) * Araiguma Rascal Special in Monster Strike game (game and CM) * Meitantei Rascal (2014, aired in NHK Educational TV) Video games * Araiguma Rascal: Raccoon Rascal, puzzle game developed by J-Force and published by Masaya on 25 March 1994 for the Super Famicom. * Oide Rascal, action game developed by Agatsuma Entertainment and published by Tam on 25 April 2001 for the Game Boy Color. References External links * * Rascal book and anime history site Category:1977 anime television series Category:Children's manga Category:Drama anime and manga Category:Fuji TV original programming Category:World Masterpiece Theater series Category:Television series about raccoons Category:Television shows set in Wisconsin "
"Somkiat Pongpaiboon in a seminar Somkiat Pongpaiboon (สมเกียรติ พงษ์ไพบูลย์) was a Professor at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. Now, He became a member of the Thai House of Representatives in 2007 from Democrat Party and a leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy, and the co-founder of the Mass Party. Somkiat is an advocate for the poor and a major critic on Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Activism and key works Somkiat claims to have been investigated three times for organizing protests for poor farmers against government officials and politicians. Somkiat claims to have written many academic papers and provided many academic researches regarding social development and strategy to counter poverty. He is also a regular contributor to many newspapers and magazines. The People's Alliance for Democracy In February 2006, Professor Somkiat Pongpaiboon was selected to be one of the five leaders of People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD). Somkiat represented the Thai academic community. Somkiat Pongpaiboon is said to be a charismatic public speaker. The Mass Party In May 2006, Somkiat and other PAD leaders established the Mass Party. Somkiat claimed that "Our objective is to campaign against Thaksinomics." The party unconventionally planned not to field MP candidates for the first 5 years, with Somkiat claiming that "If we field MP candidates, we will be trapped in vicious circles of money politics." Other party co-founders included by former Palang Dharma Party leader Chaiwat Sinsuwong and the Campaign for Popular Democracy's Pipop Thongchai.The Nation, "New parties sprouting already ", 17 May 2006 References Category:Members of the House of Representatives (Thailand) Category:Living people Category:Democrat Party (Thailand) politicians Category:Mass Party politicians Category:Srinakharinwirot University alumni Category:People's Alliance for Democracy activists Category:Year of birth missing (living people) "
"is a 1975 Japanese animated television series adaptation of Ouida's 1872 novel of the same name, produced by Nippon Animation. 52 episodes were produced. A film version was released in 1997. The series represents the bond between a boy and his ever so faithful dog living in 19th century Belgium. The emotional story shows the boys struggles in life as his grandfather dies and leaves him with his dog. It shows how the hopes of becoming a great classical painter have been seemingly crushed by his grandfathers passing and the way he takes after that tragedy. Production The animators conducted extensive research on 19th century Flanders. Although it has to be said that a lot of features in the series are not Flemish but typically Dutch (the girl's hat and the tulips for example). The buildings depicted in the series were modeled after the Bokrijk open-air museum.. Although there have been some changes from the original story by Marie Louise de la Ramée, it has been faithful in keeping the storyline accurate. Dog of Flanders aired on Fuji TV between January 5, 1975 and December 28, 1975. It was repeated daily in early mornings in 2012. Film A film, titled was released in March 1997. It was distributed by Shochiku. It grossed ¥243,543,645 at the box office. The film was released on VHS in 1999 and later released on DVD in March 2000. Cast * Makoto Tsumura/Brady Bluhm as Nello * Sakura Tange/Debi Derryberry as Alois * Kousei Yagi/Robert Loggia as Grandpa Jehan * Honami Suzuki/Sean Young as the adult/Sister Alois * Katsumi Toriumi/Richard Cansino as the adult Paul * Yuriko Fuchizaki/Lara Cody as the young Paul * Masato Hirano/Randy Montgomery as Hans * Toshiyuki Morikawa/Scott Menville as the adult George * Yoshiko Kamei/Ryan O'Donohue as the young George * Yuko Sasaki as Nello's mother * Bob Papenbrook as Ansole * Sherry Lynn as Elina * Michael McConnohie as Cogetz * Matt K. Miller as Mr. Ike * Chris Carroll as Art Store Owner * Louise Chamis as Mrs. Nulette * Brianne Siddall as Stephen * Paul St. Peter as Art Judge #1 * Cliff Wells as Art Judge #2 * Mari Devon as Mrs. Jestas Voices for orphan children provided by Jessica Evans, Dylan Hart, Sophie Lechken, Alex Mandelberg, Bryce Papenbrook. References in other media The main opening theme song "Yoake-no Michi" (よあけのみち) has always been popular in Japan since the series' debut. It was featured in a daydream sequence in the live action adaptation of Nodame Cantabile, starring Juri Ueno and Hiroshi Tamaki, with the character of Nodame singing the song while taking a bath. It was also used in the anime adaptation of Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- as protagonist Subaru Natsuki's ringtone. See also * My Patrasche, Tokyo Movie Shinsha's adaptation of Marie Louise de la Ramée's novel References External links * Dog of Flanders (TV) at Nippon Animation's English website via Internet Archive * The Dog of Flanders (film) at Nippon Animation's English website via Internet Archive * The Dog of Flanders (film) at Nippon Animation via Internet Archive * * * Category:1975 anime television series Category:1997 anime films Category:Animated films about dogs Category:Animated television series about dogs Category:Children's drama films Category:Drama anime and manga Category:Films based on British novels Category:Films based on works by Ouida Category:Films scored by Taro Iwashiro Category:Films set in the 19th century Category:Fuji TV original programming Category:Geneon USA Category:Japanese children's animated television series Category:Japanese children's films Category:Shochiku films Category:Television series set in the 19th century Category:Television shows based on British novels Category:Works set in Flanders Category:World Masterpiece Theater series "