Akira Murayama

Acting

Akira Murayama

Born April 2, 1948 (age 78)

No biography available.

Known For

Doraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of CloudsDoraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds · 1992
Doraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds
7.11992
MovieAnimationFantasy
Nobita, after wondering if Heaven truly exists, asks for Doraemon to take him there. When his robot pal suggests that they make their own Heaven, Nobita enlists Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo to help, but a war breaks out between two islands in the clouds that could have terrible environmental consequences if Nobita and Doraemon don't bring peace in time!
Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the GodsSaint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods · 1988
Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods
7.61988
MovieActionAnimation
Hyoga is missing somewhere in Asgard... When Seiya and the others are looking for him, Athena is kidnapped and they have to rescue her from Dolvar and some mysterious warriors.
Urusei Yatsura: Always My DarlingUrusei Yatsura: Always My Darling · 1991
Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
5.61991
MovieAnimationAction
Lupika, an alien princess, is in love with a tofu seller. To make him love her too (at least, announce his love. He obviously fears the social taboo of a tofu vendor marrying a princess), she needs to get a love potion, which is in a certain temple. Legend has it that the only person that can obtain this love potion is the most lecherous man in the universe. That man turns out to be Ataru Moroboshi. Lupika kidnaps Ataru to make him get the potion, and Lum and her friends go out to search for Ataru.
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful DreamerUrusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer · 1984
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
7.31984
MovieAnimationComedy
As the perpetually lecherous Ataru and his friends prepare for a carnival at Tomobiki High School, they gradually realize the days are literally repeating themselves. Any effort to break the pattern dumps them back where they started.
Urusei Yatsura: Lum the ForeverUrusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever · 1986
Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever
5.81986
MovieAnimationComedy
While performing in a student film, Ataru cuts down Tarozakura, a large, ancient cherry tree. Strange things begin to happen all across Tomobiki: a mountain appears out of nowhere, spring changes to winter, and Lum loses her powers, while those around her act as if she doesn't exist.
Urusei Yatsura: The Final ChapterUrusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter · 1988
Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter
5.91988
MovieActionAdventure
It seems that Lum's grandfather made an agreement that should he have a daughter, she would be married to a traveling merchant that he met. Now, the merchant has come to collect due. Ataru is tricked into thinking that Lum wants to leave, and so, in a moment of anger, says he hates her. Arguments erupt, and Lum decides that she must know the truth of Atarus feelings. As for all the questions of importance for the Onis, a game of tag begins, one that Ataru can win simply by telling Lum I Love You. However, in the end his pride may end up dooming him. So begins the series of events that will at long last decide the future and fate of Ataru and Lum.
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My LoveUrusei Yatsura: Remember My Love · 1985
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
5.61985
MovieScience FictionAnimation
The third film finds Ataru transformed into a pink hippopotamus, which sends Lum chasing after the wicked magician responsible, with catastrophic results. With Lum gone, her friends decide that there is no reason to remain, and so Tomobiki slowly returns to normal. The highlight of the film is a high speed chase scene with an angry Lum flying after the mysterious Ruu through the city at night and into a hall of mirrors (and illusion ). Ataru's true feelings for Lum are probably more obvious in this film than any of the others.
Captain Tsubasa Movie 01: The Great Competition of EuropeCaptain Tsubasa Movie 01: The Great Competition of Europe · 1985
Captain Tsubasa Movie 01: The Great Competition of Europe
7.61985
MovieAnimation
Tsubasa and his comrades take on the "All-Europe Boy's Soccer Team", a league of players with skills that they have never seen before in previous matches. Will Team Japan come out on top against this diverse group of players?

Movies

Doraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of CloudsDoraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds · 1992
Doraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds
7.11992
MovieAnimationFantasy
Nobita, after wondering if Heaven truly exists, asks for Doraemon to take him there. When his robot pal suggests that they make their own Heaven, Nobita enlists Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo to help, but a war breaks out between two islands in the clouds that could have terrible environmental consequences if Nobita and Doraemon don't bring peace in time!
Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the GodsSaint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods · 1988
Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods
7.61988
MovieActionAnimation
Hyoga is missing somewhere in Asgard... When Seiya and the others are looking for him, Athena is kidnapped and they have to rescue her from Dolvar and some mysterious warriors.
Urusei Yatsura: Always My DarlingUrusei Yatsura: Always My Darling · 1991
Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
5.61991
MovieAnimationAction
Lupika, an alien princess, is in love with a tofu seller. To make him love her too (at least, announce his love. He obviously fears the social taboo of a tofu vendor marrying a princess), she needs to get a love potion, which is in a certain temple. Legend has it that the only person that can obtain this love potion is the most lecherous man in the universe. That man turns out to be Ataru Moroboshi. Lupika kidnaps Ataru to make him get the potion, and Lum and her friends go out to search for Ataru.
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful DreamerUrusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer · 1984
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
7.31984
MovieAnimationComedy
As the perpetually lecherous Ataru and his friends prepare for a carnival at Tomobiki High School, they gradually realize the days are literally repeating themselves. Any effort to break the pattern dumps them back where they started.
Urusei Yatsura: Lum the ForeverUrusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever · 1986
Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever
5.81986
MovieAnimationComedy
While performing in a student film, Ataru cuts down Tarozakura, a large, ancient cherry tree. Strange things begin to happen all across Tomobiki: a mountain appears out of nowhere, spring changes to winter, and Lum loses her powers, while those around her act as if she doesn't exist.
Urusei Yatsura: The Final ChapterUrusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter · 1988
Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter
5.91988
MovieActionAdventure
It seems that Lum's grandfather made an agreement that should he have a daughter, she would be married to a traveling merchant that he met. Now, the merchant has come to collect due. Ataru is tricked into thinking that Lum wants to leave, and so, in a moment of anger, says he hates her. Arguments erupt, and Lum decides that she must know the truth of Atarus feelings. As for all the questions of importance for the Onis, a game of tag begins, one that Ataru can win simply by telling Lum I Love You. However, in the end his pride may end up dooming him. So begins the series of events that will at long last decide the future and fate of Ataru and Lum.
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My LoveUrusei Yatsura: Remember My Love · 1985
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
5.61985
MovieScience FictionAnimation
The third film finds Ataru transformed into a pink hippopotamus, which sends Lum chasing after the wicked magician responsible, with catastrophic results. With Lum gone, her friends decide that there is no reason to remain, and so Tomobiki slowly returns to normal. The highlight of the film is a high speed chase scene with an angry Lum flying after the mysterious Ruu through the city at night and into a hall of mirrors (and illusion ). Ataru's true feelings for Lum are probably more obvious in this film than any of the others.
Captain Tsubasa Movie 01: The Great Competition of EuropeCaptain Tsubasa Movie 01: The Great Competition of Europe · 1985
Captain Tsubasa Movie 01: The Great Competition of Europe
7.61985
MovieAnimation
Tsubasa and his comrades take on the "All-Europe Boy's Soccer Team", a league of players with skills that they have never seen before in previous matches. Will Team Japan come out on top against this diverse group of players?
Swan LakeSwan Lake · 1981
Swan Lake
6.91981
MovieAdventureFantasy
The hero, Prince Siegfried, is out riding one day with his friends when he spies amidst swans on a lake a particularly eye-catching one with a crown on its head, the familiar Princess ...
Aim for the Ace! The MovieAim for the Ace! The Movie · 1979
Aim for the Ace! The Movie
5.61979
MovieAnimationDrama
High school freshman Hiromi joins the tennis club because of her admiration for Ryuzaki. Ryuzaki is a senior, who's the best tennis player on the team and also nicknamed "Ochōfujin", ("Madame Butterfly"), because of her elegance on the tennis court. However, the new coach, Jin Munakata, wants the inexperienced Hiromi to play in a forthcoming tournament.
Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World CupCaptain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup · 1986
Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup
7.51986
MovieAnimation
Japan and Europe goes continental! This time, they arrange a tournament with 4 teams: Japan, USA, "All-Europe", and "All-South America". South America is rising to the tops of the bracket with their hidden weapon, Carlos Santana, who manages to avoid the tricks of his international opponents. How will Team Japan counter this impressive player?
Tomorrow's Joe 2: The MovieTomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie · 1981
Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie
7.61981
MovieActionAnimation
It has been six months since the tragic accident in Joe and Rikiishi's fight. Joe believes he has overcome Rikiishi's death and decides to make a comeback. Joe does make a successful comeback by scoring 5 KO's by body blows. Joe is then given a shot at the national title as a means by the boxing commission to put him down. The champion, Tiger Ozaki makes use of Joe's habits and ends up making Joe's corner throw in the towel. Joe is afraid to throw punches at the face because of what happened to Rikiishi. Youko, Joe's love interest and the owner of the gym where Rikiishi trained at recruits a world ranked boxer from Venezuela, Carlos Rivera, to get Joe back on his feet and pursue his boxing career to the regional and world ranks.
Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden MovieWrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie · 1989
Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie
5.91989
MovieAnimation
The year is 1580, and the unholy armies of Lord Nobunaga Oda spread across Japan, murdering all who oppose them. Narrowly escaping the slaughter of her clan, a young ninja steals into the shadows. She is the last of her kind, and the dagger she wields is one of three mystical blades that can end Lord Oda's rule. On her quest to overthrow the tyrant, she is joined by two other renegade ninja, possessors of the sacred sword and spear. Together, these shadow warriors must unite their weapons and skills to fulfill the Prophesy of the Enchanted Swords... or die trying.
Captain Tsubasa Movie 02: Danger! All Japan Junior TeamCaptain Tsubasa Movie 02: Danger! All Japan Junior Team · 1985
Captain Tsubasa Movie 02: Danger! All Japan Junior Team
7.81985
MovieAnimation
The return match between the All-Europe and All-Japan Junior teams comes home to Japan, but what sort of problems will occur with the game on Tsubasa's home turf?
There Goes Our Hero: The Heat of the Pennant RaceThere Goes Our Hero: The Heat of the Pennant Race · 1980
There Goes Our Hero: The Heat of the Pennant Race
6.01980
MovieAnimationComedy
The Pacific League pennant race continues to be fiercely contested. However, due to Tabuchi's continued poor performance, the Lions are on a losing streak. With Yasuda showing up at the stadium with his resume and Nomura suddenly becoming more energetic after being inspired by Dokaben's words, Tabuchi's presence is becoming less and less noticeable. Desperate, Manager Nemoto and Owner Tsumori try to highlight Tabuchi's charm by organizing "Tabuchi Day," but it ends in a complete failure. Just then, Mrs. Miyoko unexpectedly appears as a cheerleader.
Urusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea PartyUrusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea Party · 1985
Urusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea Party
6.01985
MovieAnimation
Ryoko throws a tea party for her friends. Flashbacks reveal the pasts of Ryoko's various guests.
Creamy Mami: Forever Once MoreCreamy Mami: Forever Once More · 1984
Creamy Mami: Forever Once More
6.81984
MovieAnimation
The Space Kittens Pozi and Nega gave little Yu a magic baton and for a year she possessed the power to transform into grown up idol singer Creamy Mami and use her magic for good. Sometimes her powers caused more problems than they solved, and though everything worked out well she finally returned the baton. Ever since, Mami has been absent from the music scene, but suddenly her return is announced in a blaze of publicity. Yu and her friends uncover a campaign by bad boy Shingo to deceive the singer's many fans.
There Goes Our Hero: After the Ball GameThere Goes Our Hero: After the Ball Game · 1980
There Goes Our Hero: After the Ball Game
6.01980
MovieAnimationComedy
Our Tabuchi-kun continues to underperform, both during the New Year's games and the exhibition games. With the 1979 pennant race decided, the Seibu Nine are playing out the season. There were rumors of Tabuchi being traded during the offseason, but he left for overseas training camp in good spirits. However, Yasuda followed him all the way to Arizona, and it seems that this year will be another bad one for him. Once the season started, he was easily outplayed by Nippon Ham's rookie Kida, and things did not look good for him. As expected, the Seibu Lions missed out on the championship, and the 1980 pennant race came to an end.
Urusei Yatsura: Goat and CheeseUrusei Yatsura: Goat and Cheese · 1989
Urusei Yatsura: Goat and Cheese
6.11989
MovieAnimationComedy
Mendou recounts an old story that warns, “Don’t take pictures in front of the statue of Great-Grandfather’s Goat, or terrible things will happen!” When his father does just that, only Sakura and Onsen-mark the Teacher can ward off the horrifying consequences of an ancient family curse… or can they?
Hell TargetHell Target · 1987
Hell Target
5.31987
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
A spaceship is lost near the forbidden planet of Inferno II. Some years later, a second ship with a crew of nine gets there and encounters a monster that rapidly makes mince meat of most of them. The sole survivor, Makuro Kitazato, must destroy the monster before it can surprise a third ship that is already en route.
Captain Tsubasa Movie 03: Run Towards Tomorrow!Captain Tsubasa Movie 03: Run Towards Tomorrow! · 1986
Captain Tsubasa Movie 03: Run Towards Tomorrow!
7.61986
MovieAnimation
Creamy Mami: Long Good-ByeCreamy Mami: Long Good-Bye · 1985
Creamy Mami: Long Good-Bye
6.71985
MovieAnimation
Shingo is planning the film "A Story of Two Worlds" starring Megumi. Yuu's transformation into Creamy Mami is happening without her wanting it. She is asked to star in the film too. But the magic doesn't last...
There Goes Our HeroThere Goes Our Hero · 1979
There Goes Our Hero
6.01979
MovieAnimationComedy
The Seibu Lions baseball team makes it to the next round of a baseball tournament thanks to the heroic efforts of its star player, Tabuchi, but the next stage will involve hard work and cooperation.
Big Bird in JapanBig Bird in Japan · 1988
Big Bird in Japan
9.11988
MovieFamilyTV Movie
While visiting Japan, Big Bird wanders off from a guided tour bus in Tokyo, and is lost until a Japanese woman helps him get to where he needs to go. The woman, however, is hiding a secret.

TV Shows

Ranma ½Ranma ½ · 1989
Ranma ½
8.61989
SeriesComedy
Ranma Saotome, a teenage martial artist, and his father Genma travel to the 'cursed training ground' of Jusenkyo in China. There, despite the warnings of the Chinese guard, they fall into the cursed springs. From now on, whenever Ranma is doused in cold water, he turns into a girl and a cute, well-built redhead at that. Hot water changes him back into a man again, but only until the next time. To make matters worse, his father engages him to Akane Tendo, a girl who hates boys.
Special Rescue ExceedraftSpecial Rescue Exceedraft · 1992
Special Rescue Exceedraft
8.61992
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
To protect innocents from ever-evolving crime, three souls burn brightly! This is the story of the Special Emergency Investigation Unit, striving for love and kindness in the Earth of tomorow!
Mami the PsychicMami the Psychic · 1987
Mami the Psychic
5.01987
SeriesAnimation
Mami Sakura used to be a normal junior high school student, but she happened to acquire supernatural powers. Using her powers and with the help of her childhood friend, Kazuo Takahata, she solves mysterious occurrences. She then saves people in trouble with her psychic powers, such as telekinesis and telepathy. When she senses someone needs help, she uses the "Teleportation Gun" (a heart-shaped brooch Takahata designs) and transports herself there. Mami's teleportation is only triggered when a projectile is flying toward her, and this locket that shoots out tiny marbles is a portable gadget for teleporting in a controlled way, rather than by chance. Her telekinesis can be precise to a cellular level, which enables her to transport cancerous cells out of one of her father's art critics. Her telepathy allows her to access people's thoughts and dreams.
Gordian WarriorGordian Warrior · 1979
Gordian Warrior
6.41979
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyAnimation
The Earth had become a wasteland of deserts as the survivors work to rebuild communities. Daigo Otaki is a young orphan raised by his uncle. Becoming an adult, Daigo discovers that Victor City was in fact planned by his father who was a genius scientist. Daigo's sister Saori had been managing it. She pleaded with Daigo to take on the inheritance that Daigo's father left him, a super robot system known as Gordian. Daigo would join the Mechacon mechanic combat 18th regiment unit, an organization of law enforcers that defend Victor City against attacks from the Madokuta organization.
Magical Angel Creamy MamiMagical Angel Creamy Mami · 1983
Magical Angel Creamy Mami
6.61983
SeriesAnimationComedy
Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel is a magical girl anime series by Studio Pierrot which aired from 1983 to 1984 on Nippon Television. It went on to have five OVA adaptions and featured in other Studio Pierrot special presentations. A three volume manga was released during the original TV run, with the story written by Kazunori Itō and art by Yuuko Kitagawa. This was the first of five magical girl anime to be produced by Studio Pierrot, and the first of these to feature the designs of Akemi Takada. In 2005, the web-poll for TV Asahi's top-100 anime of all time saw Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel poll 82nd. The series is currently streaming in North America via Yomiuri Group's planned Anime Sols video service, as of spring 2013. Thus far, a limited DVD release of the first thirteen episodes has been successfully crowd-funded at Anime Sols, with the second set of episodes currently in crowd-fund mode.
The Story of PerrineThe Story of Perrine · 1978
The Story of Perrine
7.91978
SeriesAnimation
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. 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?
Trider G7Trider G7 · 1980
Trider G7
5.41980
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
Trider G7, known in Japan as Invincible Robo Trider G7, was a Japanese anime television series which aired from 1980 to 1981. There were 50 episodes. It was also referred to as "Trider G7", "Unchallengeable Trider G7" and "Tryder G7", "Bird Attack Tryder G7", "Unrivaled Robot Trider G7".
UFO Senshi Dai ApolonUFO Senshi Dai Apolon · 1976
UFO Senshi Dai Apolon
7.01976
SeriesAnimation
UFO Warrior Dai Apolon was a Japanese anime series aired from 1976 in Japan. There were 47 episodes aired at 25 minutes each. It is also known as "UFO Senshi Dai Apolon", "UFO Soldier Dai Apolon", "UFO Robo Dai Apolon", "Dai Apolon", "Shadow World".
Dinosaur War IzenborgDinosaur War Izenborg · 1977
Dinosaur War Izenborg
7.51977
SeriesAnimation
Dinosaur War Izenborg was a Japanese television program produced by Tsuburaya Productions that aired from 1977 to 1978 on Tokyo 12 Channel. It combined Tsuburaya's trademark suitmation tokusatsu techniques with Japanese Animation, so this program can be categorized anime or Daikaiju tokusatsu. The show runs for about 39 episodes.
Song of Baseball EnthusiastsSong of Baseball Enthusiasts · 1977
Song of Baseball Enthusiasts
1977
SeriesAnimation
The first female professional baseball player who strikes out sluggers with her magical pitch... The manager who makes every effort to amend the Baseball Regulations so that she can join the pros... The separated twin brothers who couldn't have met each other if they weren't both totally absorbed in baseball... This series describes the joys and distress, the glory and frustration of those who enthusiastically love baseball.
Showa Era Idiot Story Book: Most RefinedShowa Era Idiot Story Book: Most Refined · 1985
Showa Era Idiot Story Book: Most Refined
7.01985
SeriesAnimationComedy
Koujirou moves to Tokyo from Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido and insists on bringing his favourite horse, Hikarikin, with him. The alien king Rel arrives from planet Wedelun and gives him a belt that will allow him to transform into a Miracle Hero and to protect the world from alien menaces. He is more interested, however, in impressing the pretty Yuka, though his rival, Michinari, wants her for himself.
Super Supercar GattigerSuper Supercar Gattiger · 1977
Super Supercar Gattiger
7.31977
SeriesAnimation