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Basic Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 20, 1950 |
| Birthplace | Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City |
| Gender | Male |
| Blood Type | Unknown |
| Height | 非公開cm |
| Agency | 81プロデュース |
| Voice Acting Debut | 1975 |
Biography
Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture native, voice actor, actor, and director. Known for the role of Hayato Kobayashi in Mobile Suit Gundam. Also appeared in long-running anime such as Mr. Doraken's Ninja Squad: The Strongest Strategist. Has steadily built a career with appearances in various long-running series. Serves as a lecturer at 81 Production's training school, nurturing many up-and-coming voice actors including Jun-suke Takeuchi.
Path to Becoming a Voice Actor
After accumulating experience in stage and film as an actor, he entered the voice acting industry. His role in the Gundam series helped establish his status as a voice actor, and he has contributed to the development of the voice acting industry through his work as a director and lecturer.
Personality
Known as a sincere and dedicated mentor at the training school. His acting is characterized by meticulous and sincere work.
Notable Works
Selected notable works (top 12 of 286).
| Title | Role | Lead/Sub | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doraken's Ninja Squad: The Strongest Strategist | Kagegarasu Shado | Main | 2024 |
| Sky Diver Dragons | Ura-jii | Main | 2020 |
| Doraemon (TV Asahi Version, Season 2) | Terano | Main | 2019 |
| One-Under: The Grand Ceremony/Alliance Chapter | Wudang Mountain's Founder | Main | 2018 |
| Major Second | Yoshinori Ando | Main | 2018 |
| Gundam Versus | Hayato Kobayashi | Lead | 2017 |
| Nammeco - Friends of the World | Nametakurosu | Main | 2017 |
| THE REFLECTION | Helmsman | Main | 2017 |
| Silviana Family Mini Stories | Grandpa Chocolate Rabbit | Main | 2017 |
| Yusei No Shishi | Tadashi Tanaka | Main | 2015 |
| Yusei No Roushi | Tadashi Tanaka | Main | 2015 |
| Gundam Georama Front | Hayato Kobayashi | Lead | 2014 |
