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Basic Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 12, 1962 |
| Birthplace | Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Gender | Male |
| Blood Type | Type A |
| Height | 165 cm |
| Agency | Theatrical Company 21st Century FOX (former member) |
| Voice Acting Debut | 1980 |
Biography
Born in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, he is a voice actor, actor, and sound director. Known for his deep voice, he often played middle-aged men and elderly characters. He made his sound director debut in 2006 with 'Kemonozume' and worked under Masafumi Mikami's Techno Sound as a sound director. He is known for his role as Tome-san in 'Detective Conan' and his appearance in 'Hajime no Ippo'. He passed away on September 8, 2017.
Path to Becoming a Voice Actor
After training at the俳優座俳優養成所 and 無名塾, he transitioned to voice acting. He built his career at Theatrical Company 21st Century FOX and later showcased his talent as a sound director. He contributed to the industry as both a voice actor and sound director.
Personality
He was known for his honest character and reliable technical skills, earning the trust of his peers. He was a versatile individual with talent in both acting and sound directing.
Notable Works
Selected notable works (top 12 of 282).
| Title | Role | Lead/Sub | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-CRY-BD ORTHALIZATION TAO | Ikwah | Main | 2011 |
| Mobile Suit Gundam New Gleam's Ambition | Slender, Dell | Main | 2011 |
| Mobile Suit Gundam Gleam's Ambition Threat of Axis | Slender, Dell | Main | 2008 |
| Kemonozume | Sound Director | Lead | 2006 |
| Black Jack | Secretary | Main | 2006 |
| Project BLUE Earth SOS | Butler | Main | 2006 |
| ENCHANT ARM | Tokimune | Main | 2006 |
| Transformers Galaxy Force | Landbarrett / Armbarrett | Lead | 2005 |
| Minamoto no Yoshitsune Heroic Legend | Black Crow / Masakazu Kamanaka | Lead | 2005 |
| Glass Mask | Athene Theatre Manager | Main | 2005 |
| GIRLS BRAVO second season | Yamashita Shizuya | Main | 2005 |
| Mobile Shinbuntoku TV | Suzuki Sakon | Main | 2005 |
