Snapper2001's definitions

Hisashi Punch

A Hisashi Punch is a really flimsily powerful combination of both the Obari Punch and Ochi Kick, first visualised and made famous by the maverick animator Hisashi Mori.

The Hisashi Punch made its batshit public debut in a One Piece movie directed by Mamoru Hosoda.

by Snapper2001 November 9, 2025

Ron Ely

Ronald Pierce Ely (June 21, 1938 – September 29, 2024), also known as Ron Ely, was an American actor and novelist, best known for portraying Tarzan in the 1966–1968 NBC series Tarzan and playing the lead role in the film Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze (1975).1

Ron Ely surely was a cool guy’s leggy AF Tarzan, no wonder why Disney’s take on Tarzan also is based on him alongside the Filmation variant of the same.

by Snapper2001 November 9, 2025

Getter Robo Go

Getter Robo Go is the first major Getter Robo sequel, and the one that finally defined creator Ken Ishikawa’s own style as being similar to Jack Kirby’s while still being its own thing.

The manga version of Getter Robo Go still remains much better than the hastily made and hurried anime version by Toei.

by Snapper2001 November 9, 2025

Kamen Rider Kick

A Kamen Rider Kick is the hallmark dive kick of the Kamen Rider franchise, being an undoubted blow to a monster or main villain that comes in many variations.

The Kamen Rider Kick has undoubtedly made a huge impact on Japanese pop culture.

by Snapper2001 November 9, 2025

Tamura Flip

A Tamura Flip is a very fast, acrobatic flip, that was popularised by retired animator turned character designer Hideki Tamura, himself influenced by surfing and skateboarding as well as martial arts.

Only a relative few anime shows before the 1990s have used the Tamura Flip, even though the flip’s acrobatics still remain very well known and influential to this day.

by Snapper2001 November 10, 2025

Kamegaki Speedometer Zoom-in

A Kamegaki Speedometer Zoom-in refers to a zoom-in effect with an integrated Speedometer, itself popularised by director Hajime Kamegaki, himself a student of Yoshinori Kanada.

Sonic X’s intro has the vibes of a Kamegaki Speedometer Zoom-in!

by Snapper2001 November 11, 2025

Freakbeat

Freakbeat refers to a usually British music style which has bridged the gap between the clean pop of early British Invasion acts and the more experimental/psychedelic rock that followed.

Freakbeat places high emphasis on psychedelic graphic design, sometimes utilising photographs of bands associated with the genre.

by Snapper2001 November 11, 2025