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Japan Foundation, Sydney, Library Video catalogue (VHS, DVD) – Indexed by call number Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (feature length 95 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in. Book System requirements: VHS [PAL] Language: Soundtrack options in English and Japanese. Optional subtitle in English. Rating: OFLC rating: PG., including Mild animated violence, Infrequent mild coarse la Summary: "Three handred years since the landscape of the world has been drastically rewritten. The remmants of humanity are divided as never before. Half seek a tenuous coexistence with the Forest, half seek to dominate and subdue that which they cannot understand. Agito, the son of an aged hero, inadvertently sets in motion the destruction of all that is left when he revives the young Toola from her timeless slumber. Unable to reconcile life as she once knew it from the world as it is now, Toola calls forth ancient technology to reshape the future from the ashes of the past. With the blessing of the Forest, Agito must first save the girl from herself in order to recue them all." -- FROM CONTAINER. Call Number: 778.77 SUG Title: Space firebird 2772 [videorecording] = Hi no tori 2772 / directed by Suguru Sugiyama ; produced by Osamu Tezuka.|Space firebird 2772 [videorecording] = 火の鳥 2772 / produced by Osamu Tezuka ; directed by Suguru Sugiyama.| Publisher: [Collingwood, Vic.] : Madman Entertainment, [2006]. Physical description: 1 videodisc (feature length 122 min.) :sd. (multiple soundtracks with stereo), col. ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording System requirements:DVD-9 (Region 4, PAL); anamorphic wide screen 16:9; dual layer; English sound track in Dolby stereo, Japanese sound track i Language: Sound tracks for the feature film in English and Japanese, with optional subtitles in English. Rating: OFLC rating: G. Summary: "In the future, humans are produced in labs and raised by robots. Godo is one such human, and is destined to be a pilot. When he is discovered dating one of the elders' daughter, he is sent to a prison camp, eventually escaping in search of the Firebird, said to have the power to restore life to his almost dead home world: Earth. Through the cycle of death and rebirth, Godo steps forward one life time at a time in search of his destiny." -- FROM CONTEINER. range from the humourous to the heartbreaking, we see this family cope with life's little conflicts, problems and joys in their own way. Presentations of the characters and scenes are highly caricaturised in this work. Call Number: 778.77 TAK Title: Only yesterday [videorecording] = Omoide poroporo / general producer Hayao Miyazaki ; screenplay & directed by Isao Takahata.|Only yesterday [videorecording] = おもひでぽろぽろ / general producer Hayao Miyazaki ; screenplay & directed by Isao Takahata.| Series title: Studio Ghibli collection Publisher: [Collingwood, Vic.] : Madman Entertainment, 2006. Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (feature length 119 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording System requirements:DVD-9 (Region 4, PAL); dual layer; anamorphic wide screen (16:9) presentation; Japanese soundtrack in 2.0 Dolby Digital. Language: Feature soundtrack in Japanese with optional English subtitles. Rating: OFLC rating: PG, including Mild themes. Summary: "Taeko, a single woman working a desk job in Tokyo, has reached a point in her where she needs to get away from her job, her family and most of all, big city life. A much needed vacation to the countryside stirs childhood memories, recalling her time as a school girl in 1966. Amidst beautiful country scenery, Taeko reflects on her life and formig new friendship, begins to make some tough decisions about her future." -- FROM CONTAINER. Call Number: 778.77 TAK Title: Panda! Co panda! [videorecording] / directed by Isao Takahata. Publisher: [Collingwood, VIC.] : Madman Entertainment, [c1972, c1973] Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD, PAL, region 4) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording System requirements:DVD-5 (Region 4, PAL); dual layer; full frame original ratio (4:3) presentation; English soundtrack in 2.0 Dolby Digital, J Language: Feature soundtracks in English or Japanese with optional English subtitles. Rating: OFLC rating: G. Call Number: 778.77 TAK Title: Grave of the fireflies [videorecording] / directed by Isao Takahata. Series title: Studio Ghibli collection Publisher: [Collingwood, VIC.] : Madman Entertainment, c1988 Physical description: 2 videodiscs (DVD, PAL, region 4) (88 min. ; 71 min.) :bsd., col. ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording System requirements: VHS [PAL] Language: Dialog in English and Japanese with optional English subtitles. Rating: M Call Number: 778.77 TAK Title: My neighbors the Yamadas [videorecording] = Hōhokekyo tonari no Yamada-kun / [original comic strip by Hisaichi Ishii ; directed by Isao Takahata].|My neighbors the Yamadas [videorecording] = ホーホケキョとなりの山田くん / [original comic strip by Hisaichi Ishii ; directed by Isao Takahata].| Series title: Studio Ghibli collection Publisher: [Collingwood, Vic.] : Madman Entertainment, [2005]. Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (feature length 104 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in.+ 1 leaflet Video Recording System requirements:DVD-9 (Region 4, PAL); dual layer; anamorphic wide screen (16:9) presentation; English soundtrack in 5.1 Dolby Digital, Jap Language: Feature soundtracks in English or Japanese with optional English subtitles, English closed-captions. Rating: OFLC ratingh: PG, including Mild violence. Summary: The Yamadas are typical urban middle class Japanese family and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives. With tales that Call Number: 778.77 TAK Title: Pom poko [videorecording] / director Isao Takahata ; producer Toshio Suzuki ; production Studio Ghibli. Series title: Studio Ghibli collection Publisher: [Collingwood, Vic.] : Madman Entertainment, [2005]. Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (feature length 114 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in.+ 1 leaflet. Video Recording System requirements:DVD-9 (Region 4, PAL); dual layer; anamorphic wide screen (16:9) presentation; English soundtrack in 2.0 Dolby Digital, Jap Language: Feature soundtracks in English or Japanese with optional English subtitles, English closed-captions. Rating: PG Summary: "The Raccoons of Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The Raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans. In often hilarious ways, the Raccoons use their powers to try to scare off the advancement of civilization." -- From Container. Call Number: 778.77 TEN 3(1) Title: Tenchi muyo! Ryo ohki. [Season 3]-1, Here comes the bride! [videorecording] = Tenchi muyō! Ryōki. Dai 3-ki 1 / director, Kenichi ; produced by Nippon Television, Vap.|Tenchi muyo! Ryo ohki. [Season 3]-1, Here comes the bride! [videorecording] = 天地無用 ! 魎皇鬼 . 第三期 1 / director, Kenichi Yatagai ; produced by Nippon Television, Vap.| 63 1-Apr-09
Japan Foundation, Sydney, Library Video catalogue (VHS, DVD) – Indexed by call number Publisher: [Collingwood, Vic.] : Madman Entertainment, c2005. Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (feature length 100 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording System requirements:DVD-9 (Region 4, PAL); dual layer; full frame original ration (4:3) presentation; English soundtrack in 5.1 Dolby Digital, Language: Feature soundtracks in English or Japanese with optional English subtitles. Rating: OFLC rating M, including Moderate sexual references. Summary: "Tenchi seeks answers from his past while Ryoko faces the present head on. But the gang's world gets turned updside-down when they receive a strange visitor. After composing himself, Tenchi discovers that the mysterious visitor is not his mom, but a long, lost sister who has come to inform him of his arranged marriage and, more importantly, his new fiancee, Noike. While Ryoko, Ayeka, and the others are disputing this, Tenchi leaves to work in the fields where he unknowingly meets his bride-to-be. When Tenchi collapses from exhaustion, Washu gives him a prescription for three days of complete rest and relaxation! Now, with Tenchi confined to his bed, Noike must find a way to rally the girls into helping out around the house! After proving herself to him and his friends, will Noike finally be the girl Tenchi chooses" -- FROM CONTAINER. Call Number: 778.77 TEZ Title: The experimental films [videorecording] / [directed by Osamu Tezuka]. Series title: Directors suite. Tezuka Osamu Publisher: [Collingwood, Vic.] : Madman Entertainment, [2007]. Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (feature length 152 min.) :sd., col, b/w ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording System requirements:DVD-9 (Region 4, PAL); dual layer; anamorphic wide screen (16:9) presentation; Japanese soundtrack in 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Dig Language: Feature soundtrack in Japanese with optional English subtitles. Rating: OFLC rating: PG, including Mild themes, Mild animated violence, Brief animate Summary: Legendary cartoonist Tezuka Osamu is responsible for much of the popular imaginings of Japanese culture. A trained doctor, his passion for illustration led him to the world of serialized comics or manga, and the overnight success of titles such as Jungle Emperor Leo and Tetsuwan Atomu in turn led to the screen. Call Number: 778.77 YAM Title: Royal Space Force [videorecording] : the wings of Honnêamise / original planning, screenplay & director, Hiroyuki Yamaga ; annimation producers GAINAX. Edition: Saundo rinyūaru-ban.|サウンドリニューアル版 .| Publisher: [Collingwood, Vic.] : Madman Entertainment, [2007], c1997. Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (feature length 120 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in.+ 1 booklet ([17] p. : col. ill.). Video Recor System requirements:DVD (Region 4, PAL); anamorphic wide screen (16:9) presentation; English soundtrack in 2.0 Dolby Digital, Japanese soundtra Language: Feature soundtracks in English or Japanese with optional English subtitles. Rating: OFLC rating: M, including Moderate violence. Summary: "Set on a world not unlike Earth, Shirotsugh is a young man who wanted to join his country's air force, but directionless, instead finds himself in the ridiculed Royal Space Force. The bumbling Shirotsugh is changed after meeting Riquinni, a caring girl who helps him find his spiritual centre. As witness slacker Shirotsugh and the hapless space force crew find new purpose, the corruption of the government conspires against the success of the launch, as the space race becomes fuel for war." -- FROM CONTAINER. Call Number: 778.77 YAM Title: The twilight samurai [videorecording] / directed by Yoji Yamada. Publisher: Collingwood, Vic. : Madman Entertainment, 2003 Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (129 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording System requirements:DVD-9 (Region 4, PAL); dual layer; 16:9 anomorphic wide screen (1.85:1) presentation; Japanese soundtrack in 5.1 Dulby Digi Language: Feature soundtrack in Japanese with optional English subtitles. Rating: OFLC rating: M15+, including Medium level violence. Summary: A low-ranking samurai finds himself a widower, with two children and his aging mother to support. He is financially strapped and forced to take extra work to support his family. His situation becomes somewhat of a joke to the other samurai, but his skill with the sword remains a point of pride with the warrior. Strife within the clan brings the samurai an opportunity to regain honor that his financial situation has taken from him. Call Number: 779.13 EIG Title: Eigo Rakugo = Japanese sit down comedy, performance in English [videorecording] Publisher: North Sydney : The Japan foundation, Japan Cultural Centre 2001 Physical description: 112 min Video Recording System requirements: VHS [PAL] Summary: "Thoes of you who had spent time with Japanese People would have realized thet humore is an important part of their lives. Thet too have their own form than stand-up comedy, though the performaers sitdown rather than stand-up! This traditional performing Call Number: 780.69 NAG Title: Games From the Heart Nagano 1998 [videorecording] Publisher: Japan: International Olympic Committee 1998 Physical description: 20 Video Recording System requirements: VHS [PAL] Language: Soundtrack in English. Call Number: 787.77 ANN Title: Neon genesis evangelion [videorecording] : death & rebirth / executive director Anno Hideaki ; animation production Production I.G. and Gainax. Publisher: [Collingwood, Vic.] : Madman Entertainment, [2003]. Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (feature length 103 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording System requirements:DVD-9 (Region 4, PAL); dual layer; letterbox widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; English soundtrack in 5.1 Dolby Digital, Jap Language: Feature soundtracks in English or Japanese with optional English subtitles; Audio commentary soundtrack in Engl Rating: OFLC rating: M, including Low level violence, Low level coarse language. Summary: "At the dawn of the new millenium, mankind has awakened a threat unlike any faced before - the Angels. Conventional weapons are useless against them. They can only be stopped by means of the Evangelions - bio-engineered vessels born from the Angels own technology. But this forbidden knowledge is also the key to bringing about a startling new genesis for the human race. Placed in the hands of three young pilots, the final fate of humnity resting upon their shoulders, the Eva's are the world's last hope." -- FROM CONTAINER. Call Number: 789 ALS Title: ALS Japanese video resource material. Set 5, Martial arts [videorecording] Publisher: [Ryde, N.S.W. : NSW Department of Education and Training, Curriculum Support Directorate, 2001] ISBN: 7-313-70430-5 Physical description: 1 videocassette (39 min. :sd., col. ;1/2 in.+ 1 resource folder (62-70 p. : ill. ; 32 cm.). Video Recording System requirements:VHS-PAL. Call Number: 789 BUD E 64 1-Apr-09
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