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Basic Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 10, 1963 |
| Birthplace | Aomori Prefecture |
| Gender | Male |
| Blood Type | Type O |
| Height | 165 cm |
| Agency | Office T-Bee |
| Voice Acting Debut | 2000 |
Biography
Aomori Prefecture-born male voice actor (former stage name: Takaoka Masato). He has a unique background, having graduated from Aomori Prefectural Police School and Mifune Art Academy. He is currently affiliated with Office T-Bee. He is known for his long-term role in 'Gintama', the role of Professor Kugimiya in 'A Certain Scientific Railgun', and the role of Genryusai Shikamaru Yamamoto in 'Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War', among others. During his middle and high school years, he was a member of the brass band club and learned wind instruments.
Path to Becoming a Voice Actor
After a unique journey through the Aomori Prefectural Police School, he studied acting at Mifune Art Academy and transitioned into voice acting. He moved to Tokyo from Aomori and built a unique career. He excels in portraying authoritative old generals and distinctive antagonists.
Personality
Known for his straightforwardness as an Aomori native and the robust acting skills he honed at Mifune Art Academy. He combines a carefree demeanor with a deep, resonant voice.
Notable Works
Selected notable works (top 12 of 344).
| Title | Role | Lead/Sub | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fist of the North Star: The Ballad of the Zako Characters | Uighur | Main | 2026 |
| Tent of Jardougal | Ahmad | Main | 2026 |
| The Country Boy Who Became a Sword Saint | Balder Gaspe | Main | 2025 |
| BLEACH Rebirth of Souls | Genryusai Shikamaru Yamamoto | Main | 2025 |
| The Runaway Young Lord | Nagasaki Enki | Main | 2024 |
| Magician Toolsmith Darria Never Hangs Her Head | Dominic Kempf | Main | 2024 |
| Duel Masters LOST ~Memories of Crystal~ | Mysterious Shadow → Chris-Tabra-Larsa | Main | 2024 |
| Final Fantasy VII Reunion | Capone | Main | 2024 |
| The Hero Is Dead! | Lord | Main | 2023 |
| The Butt Detective | Higuma Supervisor | Main | 2023 |
| Mysterious Candy Shop Senchou | Kominato Toyotaka | Main | 2023 |
| Lupin III vs. Cat's Eye | Owner | Main | 2023 |
