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Basic Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 23, 1933 |
| Birthplace | Fukushima Prefecture, Iwaki City (formerly part of Aizumi) |
| Gender | Male |
| Blood Type | Type O |
| Height | 165 cm |
| Agency | Sigma Seven |
| Voice Acting Debut | 1959 |
Biography
Known for his roles in Dragon Ball as Korin (early) and GeGeGe no Kitaro (third series) as Nezumi Otoko, he has been a pillar of the Japanese anime industry since the 1980s. With a powerful voice and dynamic performances, he has taken on numerous important characters, boasting a career spanning over six decades from the dawn of anime to the present day. He has left an indelible mark on the voice acting world with his contributions to countless masterpieces and his mentorship of younger voice actors.
Path to Becoming a Voice Actor
Born in Fukushima Prefecture. Currently affiliated with Aoni Production. Began his voice acting career in the late 1950s with radio dramas during the early days of the industry.
Personality
His calm demeanor and authoritative presence, cultivated over decades of experience, make him a treasure of the industry. He is well-known for offering sage advice to younger voice actors.
Notable Works
Selected notable works (top 12 of 935).
| Title | Role | Lead/Sub | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Robot Wars Y | Dark General | Main | 2025 |
| PLUTO | Darius XIV (first generation) | Main | 2023 |
| More! Serious Fumijime Zorori | Enma | Main | 2021 |
| White Cat Project ZERO CHRONICLE | Baal | Lead | 2020 |
| Dragon Ball Z Kakarot | Hachan | Main | 2020 |
| Utawarerumono: The Lost Flag | Genjimaru | Main | 2020 |
| Mobile Suit Iron Saga | Kabanei Keiun | Main | 2020 |
| Galaxy Express Die Neue These: Star Chaos | Arenberg | Main | 2019 |
| Super Robot Wars DD | Kabanei Keiun, Louis Jean Gal, Bian Zolder | Main | 2019 |
| White Cat Project | Baal | Main | 2019 |
| Gundam Network War | Liu Hsueh | Main | 2019 |
| Baki | Old Master, Liu Haiwang | Lead | 2018 |
