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Basic Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | February 15, 1939 |
| Birthplace | Tokyo Prefecture, Tokyo City, Toshima Ward, Nokyo (now: Tokyo Prefecture, Toshima Ward, Nokyo) |
| Gender | Male |
| Blood Type | Type A |
| Height | 174 cm |
| Agency | Freelance (formerly Tokyo Actor Life Cooperative Association) |
| Voice Acting Debut | 1970 |
Biography
A legendary veteran voice actor who has been active since the 1970s as Jackie Chan's exclusive Japanese voice dubbing artist. Known for his unique comic voice quality, he dominated anime and foreign film dubs, famous for roles such as Dr. Mashirito in Dr. Slump and Analyzer in Space Battleship Yamato. Passed away on November 26, 2005 (aged 58).
Path to Becoming a Voice Actor
Transitioned to voice acting after gaining experience in a theater troupe. Increased his fame by dubbing Jackie Chan in foreign films.
Personality
Known for his bright and comic characters, he projected a unique presence with his distinctive timing and voice quality.
Notable Works
Selected notable works (top 12 of 322).
| Title | Role | Lead/Sub | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project BB | Dub: Ooya | Lead | 2007 |
| Destroy All Humans! | Main | 2007 | |
| Spy Game | Dub: Nathan Muir | Lead | 2005 |
| New Century Mr. Boo! Hoysama Kamisama Hotokesama | Dub: Magic School Principal | Main | 2005 |
| Space Battleship Yamato: The Battle of the Dark Star Cluster Empire | Ancient, Narrator | Main | 2005 |
| Space Battleship Yamato: The Collapse of the Double Galaxy | Ancient, Narrator | Main | 2005 |
| Space Cowboy | Dub: Jerry O'Neill (Donald Sutherland) | Lead | 2004 |
| MEZZO -Mezo | Kenichi Kurokawa | Lead | 2004 |
| Pa-Pa-Pa The★Movie Parman TakoDEPon! AshiHA Pon! | Dr. Octo | Lead | 2004 |
| MEZZO FORTE | Kenichi Kurokawa | Lead | 2004 |
| Happy Flight | Dub: John Whitney Instructor (Mike Myers) | Main | 2004 |
| Episodes 50, 58 | Dub: Sven | Main | 2004 |
