87-473: Full Metal Panic! is a series of light novels written by Shoji Gatoh and illustrated by Shiki Douji running from 1998 to 2011. The series follows Sousuke Sagara, a member of the covert anti-terrorist private military organization known as Mithril, who is tasked with protecting Kaname Chidori a hot-headed Japanese high school girl. Voiced by: Tomokazu Seki (Japanese); Chris Patton (English) Sergeant Sousuke Sagara ( 相良 宗介 , Sagara Sōsuke )
174-613: A 7-part Location Scouting in Hong Kong documentary. Episode 000 includes footage from various parts of the television broadcast episodes, but also includes new scenes. The Location Scouting in Hong Kong documentary includes various locations the television production staff members had gone to as inspiration for creating scenes used in the Hong Kong episodes, featuring appearances from the series producers, and commentaries from them. Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory ( フルメタル・パニック! インビジブル・ビクトリー , Furumetaru Panikku! Inbijiburu Bikutorī )
261-1849: A Dream (Richard Hartung ( Justus von Dohnányi )) The Lost Bladesman (Cao Cao ( Jiang Wen )) Martha Marcy May Marlene (Patrick ( John Hawkes )) Michael Collins (Harry Boland ( Aidan Quinn )) Money Monster (Captain Marcus Powell ( Giancarlo Esposito )) NCIS: Los Angeles (Owen Granger ( Miguel Ferrer )) Pixels (Corporal Hill ( Sean Bean )) Police Story (Inspector Man) Predator 2 (1994 TV Asahi edition) (Captain Brent Pilgrim ( Kent McCord )) The Protector (Benny Garrucci ( Bill Wallace )) Race (Avery Brundage ( Jeremy Irons )) Rising Sun (Eddie Sakamura ( Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa )) The Rock (Commander Charles Anderson (Michael Biehn)) Rogue One (Galen Erso ( Mads Mikkelsen )) Safe House (2018 BS Japan edition) (Daniel Kiefer ( Robert Patrick )) Screamers (Marshal Richard Cooper / Private Becker Screamer ( Roy Dupuis )) Secondhand Lions (Stan ( Nicky Katt )) Seven (California ( John C. McGinley )) The Shawshank Redemption (Byron Hadley ( Clancy Brown )) Silent Trigger (O'Hara ( Christopher Heyerdahl )) Syriana (Stan Goff ( William Hurt )) The Thin Red Line (Sgt. Brian William Keck ( Woody Harrelson )) Twilight (Charlie Swan ( Billy Burke )) Underworld: Evolution (Markus Corvinus ( Tony Curran )) U.S. Marshals (Cosmo Renfro ( Joe Pantoliano )) War Horse (Major Jamie Stewart ( Benedict Cumberbatch )) Xanadu (Simpson ( James Sloyan )) Animation [ edit ] Batman: The Animated Series ( Ra's al Ghul ) Batman: The Brave and
348-426: A Vengeance (Mathias Targo ( Nick Wyman ), Arab Cabbie ( Aasif Mandvi )) Don Jon (Jon Sr. ( Tony Danza )) Driven to Kill (Mikhail Abramov ( Igor Jijikine )) Final Destination (Agent Schrek ( Roger Guenveur Smith )) Finding Forrester (Terrell ( Busta Rhymes )) The Five-Year Engagement (Winton Childs ( Rhys Ifans )) Flight (Charlie Anderson ( Bruce Greenwood )) For Love of
435-609: A boy wants as their girlfriend". She is direct and brash with her opinions, a trait she picked up when she studied abroad in the United States . She feels the need to protect Sousuke from the harsh, cruel world of high school: a place where he doesn't quite fit. She is one of the "Whispered," a group of people who have technologically advanced knowledge in their subconscious that numerous governments and other groups want to use for their means. She often berates Sousuke for his violent overreactions, stating that they are not proper for
522-475: A case for the Blu-ray and CD, and a special Shiki Douji-illustrated box. Early purchases include download code for the 'Armed Slave-Use Special Weapons Three Set' (Boxer 2nd Revision 76mm Shot Cannon (Armor-Piercing Ammunition) Cartridge Extension Model, ASG96-B Revision 57mm Glide Cannon, GRAW-X Single Molecule Cutter (Repulsion Field Prototype Model)). The second DVD volume of Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid
609-478: A crush on Sousuke. Tessa maintains an optimistic outlook that she can make a difference in the world. She is stubborn and will try her hardest to prove wrong to those who tell her she can't do something. Still, most of her crew sees her as someone who never got her hands dirty on the battlefield and therefore can't defend herself. Voiced by: Shin'ichiro Miki (Japanese); Vic Mignogna (English) Sergent Kurz Weber ( クルツ・ウェーバー , Kurutsu Uēbā ) appears to be
696-473: A good friend. He proved himself to be an expert martial artist by incapacitating Kurz with just one move and defeated Sousuke and the Arbalest during the 'test' which he conducted. He also proved to be a capable leader when he made Sousuke understand why he lost and told him that it wasn't his skill as they were evenly matched in that aspect but rather his hatred for the Arbalest and tells him that an Arm Slave
783-482: A high school student. While she criticizes Sousuke for being too militaristic and overprotective, she appreciates his experience in life-or-death situations. Chidori develops serious feelings for Sousuke and feels dejected when he is so obtuse in such matters. Voiced by: Yukana (Japanese); Hilary Haag (English) Teresa Testarossa ( テレサ・テスタロッサ ) is the captain of Mithril's submarine Tuatha de Danaan. She's very young for her position, only 16 years old, and has
870-680: A lot, and wishes she could be free-spirited and optimistic like Tessa. She was originally a member of the Marines , signing her recruitment contract on the day she was supposed to marry a businessman that her father had pushed onto her. Eventually, she left the Marines and joined Mithril, where she met Kurz and Sousuke as new recruits. The two were downplaying their skills intentionally, but she saw through their ruse and picked them out to be her teammates. Voiced by: Masahiko Tanaka (Japanese); Mike MacRae (English) Gauron ( ガウルン , Gaurun )
957-444: A meeting took place regarding the project but added that the adaptation was unlikely to happen. Full Metal Panic! Fight! Who Dares Wins , developed by B.B. Studio and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., was released on May 31, 2018. Specialist Box limited edition includes Invisible Victory behind-the-scenes Blu-ray, a special novel by Shoji Gatoh, drama CD, replica autographed mini script of "Megami no Rainichi: Date Hen,"
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#17327912558271044-621: A member of the Intelligence Department, she was ordered to watch Kaname and protect her from serious threats. Although appearing cold at first, following her 'rescue' by Kaname from Leonard Testarossa, she opens up slightly and secretly meets with Kaname. She also saved Sousuke and Kyoko's lives from Amalgam members on the Jindai High School rooftop and aided in the defusing of the bomb planted on Kyoko. She even went as far as to perform emergency surgery on Kyoko after
1131-503: A paperback compilation released by Fujimi Shobo 's Fujimi Fantasia Bunko . The novels are split between stories focusing on Sousuke's mission as a soldier of Mithril and comedic side stories centered on his life at Jindai High School. The series has been adapted into different media; including four anime television series: Full Metal Panic! by Gonzo in 2002, Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu and Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid by Kyoto Animation in 2003 and 2005 respectively. An OVA
1218-456: A piece of shrapnel embedded itself inside her diaphragm and then took her to the hospital. Showing further compassion, she also allowed Kaname Chidori to give herself up to Leonard so Sousuke's life would be spared, despite violating her orders. After the events in " Continue On My Own ", she is still helping Mithril, helping Gavin Hunter to complete the construction of ARX-8 Laevatein at the end of
1305-437: A pregnancy test while out with Kaname and does not understand what was wrong, though his intentions are always in the right place. He gradually develops strong feelings for Chidori Kaname. Voiced by: Satsuki Yukino (Japanese); Luci Christian (English) Kaname Chidori ( 千鳥 かなめ , Chidori Kaname ) is the heroine of the series. She is described in the universe as "the kind of girl everyone looks up to, but not even
1392-508: A rogue Amalgam Codarl Arm Slave that went berserk in Hong Kong and Kowloon . Gavin is also married and has a family. He's known to the Hong Kong public as a businessman with multiple businesses in operation, such as the Hunter Cleaning Company Ltd. that Gavin used when he provided Melissa's squad with Hunter Cleaning Company Ltd., Toyota Hiace vans and uniforms to infiltrate Hong Kong and Kowloon without being caught by
1479-494: A shipping firm after his retirement. A running gag throughout the series is that he usually ends up giving sermons to lower officers on deck. Voiced by: Rikiya Koyama (Japanese); James Reed Faulkner (English) SRT team's current team leader, callsign Urzu-1, first appearance in the novel 'End of Day by Days' and the 2nd anime series Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid, replacing Captain Gail McAllen after his death near
1566-439: A spirited Japanese high school girl. He moves to Japan to study at Chidori's school, Jindai High School, with assistance from his comrades Kurz Weber and Melissa Mao . Having never experienced social interactions, Sousuke is seen as a military maniac by his schoolmates as he interprets everyday situations from a combat perspective. He comes to relate with Chidori who realizes that Sousuke is protecting her, but he does not reveal
1653-466: A typical ladies' man and often offers Sousuke advice about life and love. He is laid-back, but will not avoid responsibilities. He is regarded as one of the finest snipers in Mithril. Voiced by: Michiko Neya (Japanese); Allison Keith (English) Sergent Major Melissa Mao ( メリッサ・マオ , Merissa Mao ) is the superior officer of both Sousuke and Kurz. She is a spunky woman who loves beer, smokes
1740-601: Is Full Metal Panic's main antagonist , a twisted and violent mercenary deeply involved in the black market and global terrorism . Despite possessing an extremely vile personality, his ruthless cunning and mastery of the Lambda Drive system make him a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. In combat, his vehicle of choice is the super AS called Venom. Voiced by: Akio Ōtsuka (Japanese); Mike Kleinhenz , Kent Williams (Invisible Victory) (English) Andrei Sergeivich Kalinin ( Russian : Андрей Серге́евич Калинин )
1827-418: Is Sagara's commanding officer and one of Tessa's military strategists with the rank of lieutenant commander, fulfilling the role of Operations Director. He is also the foster father of Sagara. He and Sousuke were once enemies, as mentioned in a two-part episode by Sagara himself. The foster father status may be on the school's official papers only, but Kalinin is certainly a very fatherly figure to Sagara. Kalinin
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#17327912558271914-705: Is a Japanese actor and voice actor . He is known for voicing Gauron from Full Metal Panic! , Ryo Mashiba from Hajime no Ippo , and Kyoichi Sudo from Initial D . Filmography [ edit ] TV animation [ edit ] Initial D (1998) (Kyoichi Sudo) The Candidate for Goddess (2000) (Headmaster) Hajime no Ippo (2000) ( Ryo Mashiba ) Digimon Tamers (2001) ( Mihiramon ) Shaman King (2001) ( Ryu and Mohamed "Turbine" Tabarsi) Full Metal Panic! (2002) (Gauron) GetBackers (2002) (Fudou Takuma) Naruto (2003) (Rasa/The Fourth Kazekage) Stellvia (2003) (Carl Hutter) Monster (2004) (Dr. Boyer) Fafner in
2001-461: Is a series of light novels written by Shoji Gatoh and illustrated by Shikidouji. The series follows Sousuke Sagara , a member of the covert anti-terrorist private military organization known as Mithril, tasked with protecting Kaname Chidori , a hot-headed Japanese high school girl born with strange abilities that attracts the attention of various antagonistic groups. Individual chapters are published on Monthly Dragon Magazine , followed by
2088-450: Is a single tankōbon manga published on July 1, 2003, focused more on the action elements from the franchise. Full Metal Panic! Sigma ( フルメタル・パニック!Σ ) , written by Shoji Gatoh and illustrated by Hiroshi Ueda, focuses on the missions of Sousuke as a sergeant. The first volume was published on August 1, 2005, and the final volume: the nineteenth, was published on September 20, 2013. The story and events of this manga adaption are based on
2175-749: Is also responsible for overseeing MITHRIL's day-to-day operations. During the Second Raid series, he was the one who gave the order to MITHRIL officers to devise anti-infiltration countermeasures when he learned of Vincent Bruno's defection after the Nanking disaster. Based on his mannerisms, his clothing (monocle on right eye), and his title, it is safe to assume that Lord Mallory is of British descent. Voiced by: Daisuke Namikawa (Japanese); Blake Shepard (English) Full Metal Panic! Full Metal Panic! ( Japanese : フルメタル・パニック! , Hepburn : Furumetaru Panikku! , often abbreviated to FMP! )
2262-466: Is going to be "full throttle from the get-go" although it would still "follow the original work pretty closely." The series consisted of 12 episodes. The opening song is "Even...if" and the ending song is "Yes", both performed by Tamaru Yamada. A live action film adaptation was announced by Mandalay Pictures in April 2009, with Zac Efron rumored to be attached to the project. Efron has since confirmed
2349-582: Is in an intimate relationship with Lieutenant Commander Kalinin. Voiced by: Kazuhiko Kishino (Japanese); Josh Grelle (English) The leader of Mithril's Operations department with the rank of admiral. He was the one to order Sousuke to give up his position as a high school student at Jindai High in The Second Raid and the book 'The End by Day by Day'. He is presumed dead after an explosion rocked through Operations Headquarters in Sydney following
2436-444: Is like a part of their own body. Since then Kurz and he does not regularly see eye-to-eye, though they have developed a grudging respect for each other's abilities. It is also known that he & Melissa Mao have known each other since way back. His nickname from Mao was 'Ben'. He was also one of the few remaining survivors of the attack on Melida island, along with Melissa Mao, Kurz Weber, Richard Mardukas, Teletha Testarossa, and most of
2523-515: Is mortally wounded by Sousuke just before the nuclear missile hits the island. Kalinin mentioned that he had difficulty maintaining family ties, mostly with his wife, due to his time spent with the Spetsnaz. He seems to be of a family man sort and loves his wife so much that he made the Borscht (that Sousuke avoids at all costs) that his wife made him as he returns from missions. He operates under
2610-565: Is often seen wearing a hat bearing the name of HMS Turbulent , a real British submarine. Before joining Mithril, Mardukas was the commanding officer of HMS Turbulent , and a graduate & instructor of the Royal Navy's "Perisher" course: the submarine equivalent to the US Navy 's famed " Top Gun " Fighter Weapons School . According to the FMP novel A Dancing Very Merry Christmas , Mardukas
2697-660: Is the direct sequel to the original anime series. It was produced by Kyoto Animation and ran for 13 episodes. The series is based on the Ending Day by Day novels and takes place three months after the events that occurred in the Tuatha de Danaan at the end of the original Full Metal Panic! series. Mithril learns of a secret organization that has technology able to counter the ECS (Electronic Conceal System) mode. The organization, known as Amalgam, has access to Black Technology , which
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2784-406: Is the fourth TV series in the franchise. Kyoto Animation had not returned to produce the fourth anime adaptation. Instead, it was produced by studio Xebec . It premiered in April 2018. During Anime Expo 2017, the series creator confirmed that Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory is a "continuation" that won't contain any "explanation or expository episodes." He stated that the pacing of the story
2871-517: Is the main protagonist of the series. Sousuke Sagara is of Afghan - Japanese heritage. While his Japanese heritage can be deduced by his surname, Sagara grew up in Helmand , a region in Afghanistan caught up in political strife. At the age of 8, he joined a guerrilla movement to survive and was eventually recruited by Mithril. Sousuke only knows military life and as a result, does not handle
2958-578: The Funimation Channel . The Fumoffu series made its North American television debut on the Funimation Channel on November 15, 2010. A spin-off to the light-novel series called Full Metal Panic! Another was serialized between 2011 and 2016. Another received a manga adaptation split in two series. The light novels have sold 11 million copies. The series is set in a alternate history , based upon actual world events around
3045-1123: The 8th Dimension (Perfect Tommy ( Lewis Smith )) Against the Dark (Cross ( Linden Ashby )) Alpha Dog (Sonny Truelove ( Bruce Willis )) The Art of War (Robert Bly ( Michael Biehn )) Black Dog (Vince ( Cyril O'Reilly )) The Bone Collector (Detective Howard Cheney ( Michael Rooker )) Burlesque (Vincent "Vince" Scali ( Peter Gallagher )) The Cell (Special Agent Gordon Ramsey ( Jake Weber )) Chaos (Detective Quentin Conners ( Jason Statham )) Chernobyl ( Anatoly Dyatlov ( Paul Ritter )) Con Air (2000 TV Asahi edition) (William "Bill Bedlam" Bedford ( Nick Chinlund )) Crimson Tide (Lt. Paul Hellerman ( Ricky Schroder )) Das Boot (2004 TV Tokyo edition) (Obersteuermann Kriechbaum ( Bernd Tauber )) Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster (Rick Steiner ( David Morse )) Deepwater Horizon (Jimmy Harrell ( Kurt Russell )) Desperado (1998 TV Asahi edition) (Navajas ( Danny Trejo )) Die Hard with
3132-690: The Arm Slaves are both "08th MS Team soldiers and Dragon Ball Z-type fighters, hurling energy balls at each other and going "Super Saiya-jin." Anime Database rated the Full Metal Panic! series 4 out of 5 because of the Arm Slaves battles since they start out from being good to being very unrealistic. GameSpot Union comments on the relationship between the Arm Slaves and the animation done on Full Metal Panic! , saying both animation and camera views were bad. The novels have over 11 million copies in print. Masahiko Tanaka From Misplaced Pages,
3219-500: The Azure (2004) (Fumihiko Makabe) Black Lagoon (2006) (The Captain) Rin~Daughters of Mnemosyne (2008) (Tajimamori) Future Diary (2011) (Keigo Kurusu) Tiger & Bunny (2011) (Muramasa Kaburagi) Naruto Shippuden (2012) (Rasa/The Fourth Kazekage) Attack on Titan (2013) (Dot Pixis) Hajime no Ippo: Rising (2013) (Ryo Mashiba) Amagi Brilliant Park (2014) (Tetsuhige/Ironbeard) Fafner in
3306-584: The Azure: Exodus (2015) (Fumihiko Makabe) Drifters (2016) ( Grigori Rasputin ) Karakuri Circus (2018) (Shōji Saiga) Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (2020) (Ogigayatsu Hiiragi Danjo) Shaman King (2021) (Ryunosuke Umemiya) Shaman King: Flowers (2024) (Ryunosuke Umemiya) Shinkalion: Change the World (2024) (Kaiji Hama) OVA [ edit ] New Story of Aura Battler Dunbine (1988) (Shott Weapon) Legend of
3393-450: The Blue premiered on January 20, 2018. Home video releases for the films were planned for February 28, 2018, for the 1st film, followed by March 28 for the 2nd film, and April 28 for the 3rd film. Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu! ( フルメタル・パニック? ふもっふ! , Furumetaru Panikku? Fumoffu! ) is a companion series to the anime series Full Metal Panic! by Kyoto Animation, and takes place between
3480-945: The Bold ( Gentleman Ghost ) Beware the Batman (Ra's al Ghul) A Bug's Life (Francis) How to Train Your Dragon (Stoick the Vast) How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Stoick the Vast) Monster House (DJ's Father) References [ edit ] ^ "IMDb" . The Internet Movie Database . Retrieved 18 April 2011 . ^ "Shaman King Flowers Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Additional Cast" . Anime News Network . August 14, 2023 . Retrieved August 14, 2023 . ^ "Shinkalion Change
3567-1237: The Galactic Heroes (1994) (Sahm) ONA [ edit ] Obsolete (2019) (Bowman) Movie [ edit ] Mobile Suit Gundam special edition (2000) ( M'Quve ) Initial D Third Stage (2001) (Kyoichi Sudo) Pokémon 4Ever (2001) ( Suicune ) Fafner in the Azure: Heaven and Earth (2010) (Fumihiko Makabe) Rainbow Fireflies (2012) (Saeko's father) Video games [ edit ] Dynasty Warriors: Gundam (2007) (M'Quve) Initial D Arcade Stage (2003–present) (Kyoichi Sudo) Dubbing [ edit ] Live-action [ edit ] Alec Baldwin Looking for Richard (Clarence) Notting Hill (Jeff King) The Good Shepherd (Samuel Murach) Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (Alan Hunley) Paris Can Wait (Michael) Mission: Impossible – Fallout (Alan Hunley) 12 Monkeys (Jose ( Jon Seda )) 1917 (Captain Smith ( Mark Strong )) The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across
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3654-664: The Game (Gus Sinski ( John C. Reilly )) Gossip Girl ( Tim Gunn ) House of Cards (Mark Usher ( Campbell Scott )) It Chapter Two (Alvin Marsh (Stephen Bogaert)) Jacob's Ladder (Doug ( Brian Tarantina )) Knockin' on Heaven's Door (Martin Brest ( Til Schweiger )) Léon: The Professional ( Norman Stansfield ( Gary Oldman )) Léon: The Professional (2009 Blu-Ray edition) (2nd Subordinate of Stansfield ( Don Creech ), Fatman (Frank Senger)) Lessons of
3741-531: The Lambda Driver, particularly on its potential continuous application after MITHRIL realizes that Amalgam's Arm Slaves can continuously use their own Lambda Driver. Previously, Nora had conducted some studies on the Chodarl Arm Slave when it was captured from Gauron. She is a graduate of MIT and was responsible for the Arbalest after Bunny Morauta died. It is hinted at in the novels that she
3828-638: The Nanjing operation. He previously operated under the codename Ogma-1. His surname can also be spelt as Blueno. Vincent speaks Italian aside from English . Voiced by: Bin Shimada (Japanese); Mike Vance (English) A supposed native of Hong Kong and an officer in MITHRIL Intelligence's Hong Kong division, he was responsible for providing tactical support for Melissa, Sousuke, and other SRT/PRT personnel deployed in Hong Kong to locate
3915-556: The North and South Chinese army and police. He can be considered to be MITHRIL's humor character as Gates is to Amalgam's since he always smiles and rarely gets angry, except when he was instructed by General Amit to cease Intelligence operations in Hong Kong territory. Voiced by: Yuriko Yamaguchi (Japanese); Monica Rial (English) An engineer based in Mérida Island with the rank of second lieutenant, Nora has worked on
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4089-522: The action with other more grounded mecha shows like Patlabor , the combat is very well done and easy to follow, and visually interesting." Triforce commented that Arm Slave battles in the Full Metal Panic! series would be able to keep viewer's attention to the show. Negative criticism has surfaced on the role of the Arm Slaves throughout the Full Metal Panic! series. For instance, Ender's review states that their mecha roles are confusing that
4176-431: The beginning of Amalgam's attack on Mithril, however, it was eventually revealed he survived and is intending to rebuild Mithril. Borda is intended to be an homage to the late Admiral Jeremy Michael Boorda , the 25th Chief of Naval Operations of the US Navy . His surname can also be spelt as Boda or Voda. Tessa calls him "Uncle Jerry" in the Second Raid, hinting at Borda's familiarity with Tessa and her family as Borda
4263-430: The codename Perth 1. Voiced by: Tomomichi Nishimura (Japanese); Andy McAvin , Mark Stoddard (Invisible Victory) (English) Richard Mardukas is an overly protective aide of Tessa, who insists on guarding her with his life. He holds the rank of commander and is in charge of Mithril's TDD-1 when the captain, Testarossa, is not on board; appropriate, given that Mardukas' position is that of executive officer. Mardukas
4350-700: The comedic elements from the franchise was also written by Retsu Tateo and ran for seven volumes between November 1, 2003, and September 1, 2006. Full Metal Panic! Overload! ( いきなり! フルメタル・パニック! , Ikinari! Furumetaru Panikku! ) was a spin-off series by Tomohiro Nagai. Five volumes were released between January 30, 2001, and April 1, 2003. Overload was licensed by ADV Manga in December 2004, and all of its volumes were published in English between June 6, 2005, and May 24, 2006. Tomohiro Nagai also wrote Full Metal Panic! Surplus ( フルメタル・パニック!SURPLUS ) which
4437-474: The company has shut down its publishing operations in North America on May 31, 2011. In 2015, at Anime Expo and San Diego Comic-Con , Tokyopop announced that it would be relaunching its publishing operations in North America in 2016 and that they will consider light novels, but nothing has been disclosed about Full Metal Panic! novels publication. On March 18, 2019, J-Novel Club announced that all
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#17327912558274524-649: The crew of the Tuatha de Danaan at the end of the novel 'Continuing on My Own'. In the TSR OVA, it is revealed that he is an anime otaku in his spare time. His surname is also Grouseaux. In the Ending of Day by Days novel, Belfangan states to the bartender in Mérida Island that he was a Muslim . Voiced by: Hozumi Gôda (Japanese); Jason Douglas (English) An American MITHRIL officer in Intelligence with
4611-423: The demographic a mixture between those elements. Originally, Douji felt that the characters were too realistic. Believing the teenage demographic would not like them, the author changed them so that were seen as cooler characters. While the duo did not have difficulties with the novels' serious storylines, they still had problems with comedy. Chidori and Sousuke's relationship was based on Japanese comedy due to how
4698-474: The end of the book 'Dancing Very Merry Christmas' and also due to his mysterious disappearance and attitude during the raid by Amalgam on Mérida Island. Kalinin later appears in 'Tsudou Make My Day' at Leonard's villa, apparently as one of Leonard's subordinates. He later shoots Leonard in the chest before Leonard could detonate the TARTAROS system along with Mérida Island. In a final knife battle with Sousuke, he
4785-464: The end of the novel 'Rocking into The Blue' (and subsequently, the 1st anime series). The pilot of the M9D Falke was a part of MITHRIL's Mediterranean Sea Fleet. His first introduction to the team was kind of unorthodox, ticking off Kurz Weber and Sousuke Sagara by saying McAllen was a coward after sitting on the chair he used to sit on while in reality, McAllen was one of his most trusted teammates and
4872-468: The everyday occurrences of civilian life very well. He has difficulty integrating into high school due to his lack of social skills. His military bearing and encyclopedic knowledge of weapons earn him the nickname "Military Maniac". He often responds to situations as though he were on the battlefield; for example, he blows up the shoe lockers if there is any hint that someone has tampered with them. Sousuke can be quite insensitive at times: In Volume 7 he buys
4959-525: The final volume released in 2023. On October 3, 2023, Podium Audio released an audiobook version of the first volume. On May 19, 2023, Kadokawa announced that a new Full Metal Panic! series will be published, centering on Sousuke and Kaname two decades after the events of FMP! The first volume of the series, titled Full Metal Panic! Family , was released on January 19, 2024. The Full Metal Panic! light novel series has been adapted to manga on multiple occasions. The first manga series: Full Metal Panic ,
5046-423: The first season and The Second Raid . Markedly different in tone to the first series, Fumoffu is based on the more comical short stories Gatou published alongside the main novels, emphasizing the high school romantic comedy aspects of Full Metal Panic! with often crude humor and focuses on the romantic tension between Sousuke Sagara and Kaname Chidori. It frequently parodies itself and anime stereotypes . None of
5133-413: The first time, Sousuke isn't there for her. It's one of those telling moments that can define an entire series." THEM Anime Reviews has noted that the Arm Slaves, like most real life vehicles, are done so meticulously that fans of mecha series would "scour online catalogues for tech books and sketches." Bureau 42 says that the "mecha[Arm Slave] action in the show is very well done. While I can't compare
5220-543: The fourth Full Metal Panic! light novel and onwards. A manga adaptation of the Full Metal Panic! Family novels with illustrations by Ohige Kamisori is set to begin serialization in the Monthly Dragon Age magazine on December 9, 2024. The anime series was produced by Gonzo Digimation and originally aired in 2002 after its original air date was canceled because of the September 11 attacks . The series
5307-670: The 💕 Japanese actor and voice actor (born 1954) For other people named Masahiko Tanaka, see Masahiko Tanaka (disambiguation) . Masahiko Tanaka 田中 正彦 Born ( 1954-10-01 ) October 1, 1954 (age 70) Osaka , Japan Occupation(s) Actor, voice actor Years active 1977–present Known for Attack on Titan as Dot Pixis Initial D as Kyoichi Sudo Pokémon 4Ever as Suicune Height 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) Website masahikotanaka .blog122 .fc2 .com Masahiko Tanaka ( 田中 正彦 , Tanaka Masahiko , born on October 1, 1954)
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#17327912558275394-471: The last short story collection volume. Another series of spin-off novels, Full Metal Panic! Another , has been released by Naoto Ōguro with supervision of Shoji Gatoh, and also illustrated by Shikidouji, from August 20, 2011, to February 20, 2016, consisting of thirteen volumes and set years after the original series' ending. The light novels have also been adapted into various manga , as well as three anime television series and an OVA episode for which Gatoh
5481-603: The late 20th century to the early 21st century. The story begins in Heisei 10 (1998 A.D.), where the Cold War has yet to end. China has split into a north and south, with Hong Kong being split much like Berlin . The major differences between real life Earth and the Full Metal Panic! universe are: A number of other details differentiates the fictional world. Common changes occur in the Japanese names, as they use homonyms to
5568-608: The mecha combat or political intrigue, which characterized much of the original Full Metal Panic! , can be seen in the series. The only reference to the mecha aspect of Full Metal Panic! is the Bonta-kun, which is one of the most prominent parodies in the anime. Sousuke uses spare Bonta-kun costumes to make highly effective suits of power armor, but they look like teddy bears wearing army gear and can only say: "Fu" and "Mo" in different combinations. Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid ( フルメタル・パニック! TSR , Furumetaru Panikku! TSR )
5655-598: The names of real life locations. The fictional Jindai High School is based on the real life Jindai High School in Chōfu , Tokyo . The closest station to the real life Jindai High School is the Sengawa Station , changed from Sengawa to Izumikawa. The Japanese calendar of Heisei is altered from Heisei to Hiramasa. The series follows Sousuke Sagara , a member of a covert anti-terrorist private military organization known as Mithril, tasked with protecting Kaname Chidori ,
5742-518: The novel 'Burning One Man Force', and has helped to transport the completed Laevatein to Sousuke in the progress of " Get Together and Make My Day ". Though serious about her duties, she seems to enjoy making Sousuke react by putting him on edge, like pointing a laser sight at Kagurazaka-sensei as "revenge" for having to watch over Kaname during the winter while Sousuke gets to stay indoors. Voiced by: Chikao Ōtsuka (Japanese); Rick Piersall (English) The current head of MITHRIL's General Council. He
5829-429: The novels. Gatoh gave Douji freedom in the design of the characters such as Sagara and Leonardo who were given multiple traits. On the other hand, Gatoh also gave Douji references for "gentlemen" featured in the story. In the making of the series Gatoh did not find difficulties in creating a balance between sci-fi and realistic elements since multiple Japanese series like Tetsujin 28 and Mazinger Z already provide
5916-1195: The original on January 4, 2020 . Retrieved January 4, 2019 . ^ "バグズ・ライフ" . The Cinema . Retrieved January 30, 2023 . ^ "ヒックとドラゴン 聖地への冒険" . Fukikaeru . Retrieved December 8, 2019 . External links [ edit ] Official blog Masahiko Tanaka on Twitter Masahiko Tanaka at Anime News Network 's encyclopedia Authority control databases [REDACTED] International VIAF National United States Artists MusicBrainz Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Masahiko_Tanaka&oldid=1244087921 " Categories : 1954 births Living people Japanese male video game actors Japanese male voice actors Male voice actors from Osaka 20th-century Japanese male actors 21st-century Japanese male actors Hidden categories: All articles with dead external links Articles with dead external links from March 2020 Articles with permanently dead external links Articles with dead external links from September 2023 Articles with short description Short description
6003-430: The original 12 novels will be translated again and released in English. The series was released as e-books starting that year, with the final volume released in 2021. Hardcover "Collectors Editions," each compiling three novels per volume, were released by J-Novel Club from 2020 to 2022. On July 1, 2022, J-Novel announced that they were translating the short stories. They were released as e-books starting that year, with
6090-418: The past of some characters (which form the side story collection) and the birth of Mithril and Amalgam have been published on April 20, 2004, and July 20, 2006. In contrast to the full length volumes, short story collection focuses on the comedy elements from the series. In January 2010, Gatoh wrote another of these stories in celebration of Gekkan Dragon Magazine ' s 300th issue, which has been included in
6177-639: The rank of captain, he was supposedly responsible for communications maintenance in the Nanjing hostage rescue operation. He, however, leaked it to Gates and several Amalgam commandos, using the information to ambush SRT/PRT members, killing some of them. In return, Admiral Borda allowed a snatch operation to take place, which resulted in his capture and some strains in the relationship between the Tactical and Intelligence divisions. During his interrogation in Sydney , Vincent confesses that Amalgam had hired him to botch
6264-407: The rank of general and of Israeli descent. He was the one to order Wraith to discreetly observe and passively protect Kaname Chidori. Before joining MITHRIL , Mayer was supposedly a top agent for Mossad . Voiced by : Sayaka Ohara (Japanese, real voice); Christopher Ayres (voice changer), Elizabeth Maxwell (real voice) (English) A North Korean ex-spy, who is also a master of disguise. As
6351-403: The reasons due to orders as well as the fact that he does not know why Chidori is being targeted by different organizations. When starting the series, Shoji Gatoh commented that as the series' theme was "Boy Meets Girl". Gatoh worked in the order to keep that as the focus regardless of the several other conflicts the story presented. Gatoh and Shiki Douji had a close relationship in the making of
6438-407: The two interact. To create a more interesting dynamic between the two leads, Gatoh wanted to change the ways Sagara and Chidori interact as he was tired of female characters requiring to be protected in the making for the light novels. As a result, Chidori instead supports Sagara multiple times. The light novel series Full Metal Panic! is written by Shoji Gatoh and illustrated by Shikidouji. It
6525-410: The two main characters of the series. The OVA is based on short story Wari to Hima na Sentaichou no Ichi Nichi ( A comparatively leisurely day of the squadron commander ) in short story collection Dounimo Naranai Gori Muchuu ( Helpless in the thick of it ). The story is also told in chapters 13 & 14 of Full Metal Panic Sigma manga volume 4. Home video releases also included an "episode 000" and
6612-421: Was also part of the staff. Tokyopop licensed the Full Metal Panic! series for North America release, publishing the first regular light novel on September 11, 2007. The latest released volume is the fourth on February 1, 2011, which is a compilation from the original fourth and fifth full-length volumes from the series. No short story collection volumes nor side story collection ones have been published and
6699-462: Was also released in 2006; and the newest television series, Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory by Xebec , premiered in April 2018. The series also had several different manga series. Tokyopop licensed the novels for English-language publication in North America and released parts of the series, while ADV Films licensed and dubbed the first season and the spin-off. The second season
6786-437: Was assigned to protect the student Kaname Chidori while also acting as a student. A total of twelve full length volumes have been released from September 18, 1998, to August 20, 2010. In parallel to the twelve volumes, nine standalone light novels of the series (which form the short story collection) have also been published from December 17, 1998, to August 20, 2011. Finally two more volumes titled Side Arms focusing on
6873-468: Was formerly of the Soviet special forces – Spetsnaz – and was the leader of the team that found a crashed Japanese airliner. There was only one survivor: a three-year-old child by the name of Sagara Sousuke. His wife is deceased and the whereabouts and status of the rest of his family are unknown. There is speculation that Kalinin has betrayed Mithril to Amalgam, due to his meeting with Leonard Testarossa at
6960-401: Was given a favorable review by Theron Martin of Anime News Network for pushing the character developments of Sousuke and Kaname as well as dramatic elements beyond comedy and action. Describing the impact of the volume, Martin explains that "[t]he full impact of that [Sousuke and Kaname's relationship] comes out beautifully in episode 7, when Kaname seeks out Sousuke in a moment of fear and, for
7047-600: Was known to the submarine community as a genius of submarine warfare, leading to his nickname "Duke"; he also served on HMS Conqueror when it sank the General Belgrano , and while commanding the Turbulent saved Tessa's father and his submarine on a secret mission. Many of his peers in the submarine community, such as Commander Killy B. Sailor, CO of the USS Pasadena , believe Mardukas to be working in
7134-600: Was licensed by ADV Films for North American release in 2003. The first three novels form the basis for the anime. The series was available on the Anime Network on Demand from 2003 to 2004. The production of 3 director's cut movies based on the first television series was announced in 2017. The 1st SECTION Boy Meets Girl premiered on November 25, 2017, at Kadokawa Cinema Shinjuku in Japan, 2nd SECTION One Night Stand premiered on January 13, 2018, and 3rd SECTION Into
7221-421: Was licensed by Kadokawa Pictures USA with ADV Films producing the dub yet again. Mandalay Pictures acquired the film rights to the series in 2009. At Anime USA 2009, Funimation announced that it had acquired the rights to the first and second series of Full Metal Panic! and both were re-released and remastered on DVD and Blu-ray in 2010. The series began airing in North America on November 22, 2010, on
7308-666: Was obtained from the Whispered. Like the other intelligence agencies, Amalgam intends to obtain more. Sousuke's mission to protect Chidori is terminated by Mithril, instead leaving her in the care of an anonymous agent known as Wraith . There is a one episode OVA that takes place after Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid . It is a humorous stand-alone story. It focuses on the Captain of the Tuatha De Danaan: Teletha Tessa Testarossa, rather than
7395-476: Was serialised by Fujimi Shobo in its monthly magazine Gekkan Dragon Magazine since June 1998 and published under the Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint in tankōbon format since September 1998. Gatoh often found delays in writing of the novels, which led to delays to the publication of the series' volumes. The series focuses on Sergeant Sousuke Sagara 's arrival to the Jindai High School where he
7482-588: Was serialized in Monthly Comic Dragon by Retsu Tateo . This manga was collected in nine tankōbon volumes published from August 30, 2000, to July 1, 2005. Announced in July 2003, Full Metal Panic! became one of the first manga series licensed by ADV Manga . They released all of the volumes between November 10, 2003 and April 11, 2006. A parallel series titled Full Metal Panic! Comic Mission ( フルメタル・パニック! Comic Mission ) which focused more on
7569-560: Was superior to Tessa's late father. A retired NAVSPECWAR officer, Seals was one of the founding members of Mithril. His role in the organization is unknown, but he was one of the few members of Mithril's inner circle to survive the assassination. He acquires an M6A3 Dark Bushnell, a USSOCOM M6, for Sousuke to use in his assault on Leonard's lair. Sousuke describes Seals as "...like Kurz, fifty years old, and more perverted." Voiced by: Takayuki Sugo (Japanese); Matt Culpepper (English) The leader of Mithril's Intelligence department with
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