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81 Produce
is a voice talent management firm in Japan founded on 3 February 1981 (thus the year is the company's namesake). A hybrid CD-ROM featuring voice talent data for members of 81 Produce was released on 19 October 1997. The company is located in Shibuya, Tokyo. History In the late 1970s, when the term "''seiyū''" was just beginning to take root, some actors were against this, arguing they were full time actors and not just voice actors, a term that sometimes hindered the types of events they could be hired for. Among these people were Toyama Kei and his staff, and this led to the major agency Aoni Production being divided into two camps. Michiyoshi Minamisawa (born in 1952) joined Aoni Production in 1976, and at the age of 28, he became a figurehead at its forefront. In February 1981, he established 81 Produce (the company's name comes from the year it was founded) with some staff from the planning and production department of Production Baobab. Minamisawa did not aim to become ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Takuya Eguchi
is a Japanese Voice acting in Japan, voice actor and singer. He is affiliated with 81 Produce. He has voiced in a number of lead roles in anime shows, including Kazuya Kujo in ''Gosick'', The Ambition of Oda Nobuna#Yoshiharu Sagara, Yoshiharu Sagara in ''The Ambition of Oda Nobuna'', Ixion Saga#Characters, Kon Hokaze in ''Ixion Saga DT'', My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected#Hachiman Hikigaya, Hachiman Hikigaya in ''My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected'', Devils and Realist#William Twining, William Twining in ''Devils and Realist'', Yuuji Terushima in ''Haikyuu!!'', My Love Story!!#Takeo Gōda, Takeo Gōda in ''My Love Story!!, My Love Story'', and Loid Forger in ''Spy × Family (TV series), Spy × Family''. He won the Best New Actor Award at the 6th Seiyu Awards, and the Best Lead Actor Award and Most Valuable Seiyū Award at the 17th Seiyu Awards. He won Best Voice Actor in the Newtype Anime Awards 2015. Eguchi launched a manga about his life called ''Egu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin-ichiro Miki
is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo.Doi, Hitoshi.Miki Shinichirou. ''Seiyuu Database''. July 13, 2010. He is a member of 81 Produce. Miki is known for his distinctively smooth voice and often calm delivery in the roles he has landed. He often gets cast as handsome young men in anime, perhaps the most notable being Youji Kudou – Balinese ('' Weiß Kreuz'') and Kojirō ("James") ('' Pokémon''). Other famous roles include Takumi Fujiwara ('' Initial D'' anime, video game and mostly '' Arcade Stage'' series from ''Arcade Stage 4'' to ''Arcade Stage 8 Infinity''), Kisuke Urahara ('' Bleach''), Akira Yuki ('' Virtua Fighter''), Lockon Stratos ('' Mobile Suit Gundam 00''), Tatsuma Sakamoto ('' Gintama''), Teppei Iwaki ('' Area no Kishi''), Aikurō Mikisugi ('' Kill la Kill''), Hitomi ('' Code: Breaker''), Kagetora Aida ('' Kuroko's Basketball''), Roy Mustang ('' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood''), Zamasu ('' Dragon Ball Super''), Bob Makihara ('' Tenjho Tenge''), Keisuke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuuki Matsuda
(), better known by the stage name , is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with 81 Produce. Nezumi is best known for voicing K' in SNK's ''The King of Fighters'' franchise. On October 20, 1997, he changed his legal name to . He later changed his legal name to Nezumi on April 1, 1999. Filmography Anime * .hack//Roots (Pirokio) *Beyblade (Ralf) * Beyblade G Revolution (Ralf) *Boogiepop Phantom (Worker B (ep.5)) * D.Gray-man (Pang) *Full Metal Panic! (Terrorist C (ep.11)) *Gintama (Matsutarou) *Gravitation (Ken-chan) *Kaleido Star (Agent) * Kiba (Stonos) *Mouse (Male Employee (ep.8)) * Petite Princess Yucie (Cat Soldier (ep.7)) * Psychic Academy (Teruda) * Saiyuki Premium (Kougaiji) * Soul Hunter (Emperor Zhou) *Tenchi Muyo! GXP (Tarant Shank) * The King of Fighters: Another Day ( K' (ep.3)) * Katekyo Hitman Reborn (G) Video games * KOF: Maximum Impact (K') * Neo Geo Battle Coliseum (K') *The King of Fighters '99 (K') * The King of Fighters 2000 (K') *The King of Fighters 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Lounsbery
is a Japanese voice actor and narrator affiliated with 81 Produce. His major roles include Felix Louis-Claude Mont d'Or in '' Argonavis'', Ryugel Baran in '' Inazuma Eleven GO: Galaxy'', Twinblade Arthur in '' Million Arthur'' and Kaito Tsukigami in ''Star-Myu''. Career Lounsbery was born in California. His family moved to Kanagawa Prefecture, when he was approximately one-and-a-half years old. He is three quarters Japanese. He graduated from high school when he was supposed to be in his first year and took university exams when he was supposed to be in his second year. He became a voice actor after attending high school, which was suggested to him by his co-worker from his part-time job. Lounsbery graduated from , under . His first work when he was still in the academy was The Accidental Couple, his first official debut after entering his agency 81 Produce was Phi Brain: Puzzle of God. His first regular role was as Ryugel Baran in Inazuma Eleven GO: Galaxy''.'' In 2015, hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daiki Kobayashi
is a Japanese voice actor and singer from Toyonaka, affiliated with 81 Produce. He is known for starring as Saki Mizushima in '' The Idolmaster SideM'', Niko in '' Nanbaka'', Steve Kanamori in '' 100% Pascal-sensei'', Subaru Hoshiyomi in '' Future Card Buddyfight Ace'', Invisible Stalker/Perm Stripe in '' Egumi Legacy'', and the titular main character of '' Kinokoinu: Mushroom Pup''. Biography Daiki Kobayashi, a native of Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, was born on 23 September 1991. He was inspired to go into voice acting after learning that '' Oha Suta'' host Koichi Yamadera would appear in the show's anime segments, and he started enjoying reading textbooks aloud and became interested in late-night anime. He then spent about half a year at a training school in Osaka during high school. He was later educated at and 81 Actor's Studio, and he joined 81 Produce Junior on 1 April 2014. In January 2016, it was announced that Kobayashi would star as the cross-dressing male idol Sak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunihiro Kawamoto
is a Japanese voice actor and part of 81 Produce. Filmography Anime *'' Goldfish Warning!'' (1991) (Koucho-sensei) *''PaRappa the Rapper'' (2001) (middle-aged man) *'' .hack//Legend of the Twilight Bracelet'' (2003) (Fighting Bones) *''Naruto'' (2003) (Komaza, Misumi Tsurugi) *'' Princess Tutu'' (2003) (Rue's father) *'' Mukuro Naru Hoshi Tama Taru Ko'' (2003) (police officer, voice on the radio) *'' Transformers: Armada'' (2003) (Misfire) *'' Burst Angel'' (2004) (operator) *'' Cromartie High School'' (2004) (badass B) *'' Koi Kaze'' (2004) (teacher) *''Maria-sama ga Miteru'' (2004) (headmaster) *''Rozen Maiden'' (2004) (delivery man) *'' Ah! My Goddess'' (2005) (customer) *''Eureka Seven'' (2005) (guard C) *''Gakuen Alice'' (2005) (Reo's subordinate) *''Ginban Kaleidoscope'' (2005) (Ueda) *''Glass Mask'' (2005) (President Oozawa) *'' Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor'' (2005) (Dr. Shirai, Myumelzee, Thancrus) *''Hell Girl'' (2005) (Ebisu-sensei) *''Kamichu!'' (2005) (newscaster) *' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jun'ichi Kanemaru
is a Japanese voice actor and singer. He joined 81 Produce in 2003. He voiced Hayato Kazami in '' Future GPX Cyber Formula'', Ryo Akiyama in ''Digimon Tamers'' and has been the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in the eponymous series since 1998. He came in eighth in the Seiyū Grand Prix in 1994. Career While studying child psychology, Kanemaru worked part-time at the Far East Network in Yokota Air Base, and at a department store as a studio DJ in Shinjuku. He joined in the dubbing session for ''Urusei Yatsura''. He later took part in several of Fuji TV's Saturday evening shows such as '' High School! Kimengumi'', '' Tsuide ni Tonchinkan'', and ''Meimon! Dai San Yakyūbu''. At the time, he was employed by Beniya 25-Ji and Dojinsha Production. He got his first lead role in 1991's '' Future GPX Cyber Formula'', where he played Hayato Kazami. He found out about it the day before the recording, when he heard an answering machine on his trip, and rushed home to read the script on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kent Itō
is a Japanese voice actor, singer, and composer from Tokyo. He is currently affiliated with 81 Produce. Career In 2009–2017, he was active as a Vocaloid producer under the name . In 2018, he landed his first main role as voice actor through television anime '' Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku''. The following year, he received the 13th of Seiyuu Awards for best singing award along with other '' Hypnosis Mic'' cast. In 2021, he produced another Vocaloid song under his own name. The song titled "Magic Number" was specifically made for mobile rhythm game '' Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!'', where he voices one of its main character, Toya Aoyagi. Vocaloid producer Oster Project was involved with arrangement of the song. On August 26, 2022, he made his solo singer debut under A-Sketch's Astro Voice label with his first single release on September 21. His special skills include playing guitar and drum. He is also a member of UMake with Yoshiki Nakajima, where he also serves as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Ito
is a Japanese voice actor, employed by the talent management firm 81 Produce. He is best known for his role as Danzo Shimura in ''Naruto''. Filmography Television animation * 1984: '' Bismark'' as Professor Charles Louvre * 1991: ''Armored Police Metal Jack'' as Fujihara * 1994: '' Montana Jones'' as Professor Giruto, Ambassador Soun * 1997: ''Detective Conan'' as Genichiro Kaneshiro * 1998: '' Alice SOS'' as Saboten Daimaoh * 1998: ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' as Chief Inspector * 1999: ''Pokémon'' Arujii * 1999: '' Zoids: Chaotic Century'' as Zeppelin II, Gaas * 2000: '' Tottoko Hamtaro'' as Old Man Roko * 2001–2002: '' Captain Kuppa'' as Buritō * 2002: '' Rockman EXE'' as Eldest Cutman * 2003: ''Babar the Elephant'' (King Nōfan) * 2005: ''Starship Operators'' as President Rau * 2007: ''Naruto Shippuden'' as Danzō Shimura * 2010: '' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'' as Gardner * 2014: '' Barakamon'' (Kōsaku Kotoishi * 2018: '' Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc to Renkin no Kishi'' as Nicolas Flam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryuzou Ishino
is a Japanese voice actor most notable for providing the voice for Chang Wufei in ''Gundam Wing'' and Chousokabe Motochika in ''Sengoku Basara''. Voice roles Anime *'' .hack//Roots'' as Smile (ep 23) *''Ahiru no Quack'' *''Ai to Yuuki no Pig Girl Tonde Buurin'' as Male Student *'' All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku'' (OAV) as student A (phase I) *'' Amatsuki'' (Susutake) *''Ashita he Free Kick'' as announcer (ep 4); Carl Henderson; *Megalo (ep 9) *''Dragon Knight'' (OAV) as Lizard B *''Fuma no Kojirou: Fuma Hanran-hen'' (OAV) as Fûma A *''Gintama'' as Brother-in-law (Ep. 39) *'' Golden Boy'' (OAV) as Animator *''Gundam Wing Endless Waltz Special Edition'' (movie) as Chang Wu-Fei *''GUNxSWORD'' as Zapiero Muttaaca *'' Hyper Police'' as Tommy Fujioka *''Kikou Sennyo Rouran'' as Jimushi *''Kuma no Puutarou'' as Narration *''Kyouryuu Boukenki Jura Tripper'' as God *''Manmaru the Ninja Penguin'' as Ratsubi (ep14) *'' MegaMan Maverick Hunter X: The Day of Sigma'' (OAV) as Penguin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naruhito Iguchi
is a Japanese actor, reporter, and voice actor. Filmography *''The Rose of Versailles'' (1979), La Salle *'' Ashita no Joe 2'' (1980), Referee/reporter *''Maya the Honey Bee'' (1982), Hines *'' Sasuga no Sarutobi'' (1982), Vice-principal Dubbing *''Gunfight at the O.K. Corral'' (1975 TV Tokyo edition), Billy Clanton (Dennis Hopper Dennis Lee Hopper (May 17, 1936 – May 29, 2010) was an American actor, filmmaker, photographer and visual artist. He was considered one of the key figures of New Hollywood. He earned prizes from the Cannes Film Festival and Venice Internatio ...) References External links Official agency profile * Naruhito Iguchiat GamePlaza-Haruka Voice Acting Database 1951 births 81 Produce voice actors Japanese male voice actors Living people Male voice actors from Niigata Prefecture {{Japan-voice-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
