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Basic Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 29, 1942 |
| Birthplace | Fukuoka Prefecture, Tajima City, Akahama Town |
| Gender | Male |
| Blood Type | Type A |
| Height | 162 cm |
| Agency | Office Kaihou |
| Voice Acting Debut | 1967 |
Biography
A male voice actor and actor born in Tokyo. He is a living legend in the Japanese voice acting industry, having been active for over 60 years. He has appeared in a wide range of works from foreign film dubs to anime, breathing life into numerous characters with his mature and deep voice. He continues to be active in the industry to this day.
Path to Becoming a Voice Actor
Born in Tokyo. He began his career as an actor and entered the voice acting industry in the 1950s. Over the years, he has appeared in numerous foreign film dubs and anime, and is recognized as one of the pioneers of the Japanese voice acting industry.
Personality
A mature and deep personality. His acting skills and expressive abilities, accumulated over a long career, are highly regarded in the industry. He has also been actively mentoring younger actors.
Notable Works
Selected notable works (top 12 of 1030).
| Title | Role | Lead/Sub | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hokuto no Ken: Road | Kaku Haiou | Lead | 2026 |
| Detective Conan: Highway Fallen Angel | Dr. Agasa | Main | 2026 |
| Dragon Quest VII Reimagined | God | Main | 2026 |
| Squad Red: Adventuring in Another World | Uragirisu | Main | 2025 |
| Miru Watashi No Mirai | Onion-kun | Main | 2025 |
| Detective Conan: Phantom Eye | Dr. Agasa | Main | 2025 |
| Atashi Nchi NEXT | -, Father | Lead | 2024 |
| Dragon Ball Daima | Warp-sama / Little Warp-sama | Main | 2024 |
| Detective Conan: Million Dollar Five-Pointed Star | Dr. Agasa | Main | 2024 |
| Uma Musume Pretty Derby: New Era's Door | Tanabe Trainer | Main | 2024 |
| Hanzo the Razor VS Kengan Ashura | Kaku Haiou | Main | 2024 |
| Ars' Giant Beast | Zen | Main | 2023 |
Awards
- 5th Seiyuu Awards Lifetime Achievement Award (2011)
