was a Japanese actor,

voice actor Voice acting is the art of Acting, performing a character or providing information to an audience with one's voice. Performers are often called voice actors/actresses in addition to other names. Examples of voice work include animation, animated, ...

and narrator who was born in Nakatsu, Oita, Japan as . He was part of

Aoni Production is a Japanese talent agency representing a fair number of Voice acting in Japan, voice actors and other Japanese entertainers. It was founded in 1969 by Susumu Kubo. Voice actors currently affiliated with Aoni All names are in Western order (g ...

at the time of his death, but he establishe
Gin Production
in 1997. He was most known for the roles of Hemu-Hemu (''

Nintama Rantarō is a Japanese anime series produced by Ajia-do Animation Works and Japanese broadcast on NHK since April 10, 1993. It is an adaptation of the manga series '' Rakudai Ninja Rantarō'', written and illustrated by Sōbe Amako. ''Nintama Rant ...

'') and Ginnosuke Nohara (''

Crayon Shin-chan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshito Usui. ''Crayon Shin-chan'' made its first appearance in 1990 in a Japanese weekly magazine called ''Weekly Manga Action'', which was published by Futabasha. Due to the death of ...

''). On August 25, 2001, he died from acute

subarachnoid hemorrhage Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is bleeding into the subarachnoid space—the area between the arachnoid (brain), arachnoid membrane and the pia mater surrounding the human brain, brain. Symptoms may include a thunderclap headache, severe heada ...

, aged 49. His final roles were Captain Smoker in ''

One Piece ''One Piece'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as he explores the Grand Line in search of the myt ...

'', Biff in ''

s-CRY-ed , also known as ''s.CRY.ed'' or ''Scryed'', is a 26-episode Japanese anime television series which first aired in Japan on TV Tokyo. The series is written by Yōsuke Kuroda, produced by Sunrise, and directed by Gorō Taniguchi, with musi ...

'' and Taizo Kotobuki in '' Super GALS!''.

Voices roles

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Akuma-kun is a manga series written and illustrated by Shigeru Mizuki. Several versions of the manga exist, one of which was adapted into a live-action television series, and another into an anime television series. In addition, two movies were s ...

'' as Palbados *''

Art of Fighting is a fighting game series originally released for the Neo Geo platform in the early 1990s. It is the second fighting game franchise created by SNK, following the ''Fatal Fury'' series, and is set in the same fictional universe. The original ' ...

'' as Jack Turner *''Billy Inu Nandemo Shokai'' as Daichi-Sensei; Doga *''Biriken'' as Doka *''

Brave Police J-Decker is the fifth series of the anime television meta Brave series (Yūsha) created by Takara and Sunrise. It aired in Japan from February 5, 1994 to January 28, 1995. ''Brave Police J-Decker'' returns the series to a subtly lighter tone, focusin ...

'' as Chieftain *''

'' as Ginnosuke Nohara *''

Cutey Honey Flash is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation, part of the Go Nagai's ''Cutie Honey'' franchise. Airing in Japan, the series assumed the timeslot of ''Sailor Stars'', the final story arc of the long-running ''Sailor Moon' ...

'' as Danbei *''

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'' as TonosamaGekomon *''

Digimon Adventure 02 , originally released as ''Digimon: Digital Monsters Season 2'' in English-speaking territories, is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation. It is the sequel to ''Digimon Adventure (1999 TV series), Digimon Adventure'', ...

'' as TonosamaGekomon *'' Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers'' as Wataru Urazoe *'' Doraemon: Nobita's Adventure in Clockwork City'' as Hokuro *''

Dragon Ball Z ''Dragon Ball Z'' (''DBZ'') is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation. Part of the ''Dragon Ball'' media franchise, it is the sequel to the 1986 ''Dragon Ball'' television series and adapts the latter 325 chapters ...

'' as Farmer (ep 1) *''

Eden's Bowy is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kitsune Tennouji. It was originally published in the magazine '' Comptiq'' in 1994, but it moved to '' Shōnen Ace'' in 1996. It was adapted into a 26-episode animated series by Studio De ...

'' as Gilgamesh; Oltron *'' El Hazard'' as King *'' Escaflowne: The Movie'' as Kio; Ruhm *''

Ghost in the Shell ''Ghost in the Shell'' is a Japanese cyberpunk media franchise based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Masamune Shirow. The manga, first serialized between 1989 and 1991, is set in mid-21st century Japan and tel ...

'' as Old man *''Gigantor FX'' as Elvis brothers *''Harbor Light Monogatari – Fashion Lala Yori'' as Big guy *'' InuYasha'' as Grandpa Higurashi, Buyo *'' Jigoku Sensei Nube'' as Masaru Kaneda *''

Jungle Emperor Leo ''Jungle Emperor Leo'', known in Japan as is a 1997 Japanese animated adventure drama film focusing on the last half of Osamu Tezuka's manga, '' Jungle Taitei'' (known in earlier US productions as ''Kimba the White Lion'' and '' Leo the Lion'') ...

: Hon-o-ji'' as Tommy *''

Kindaichi Shōnen no Jikenbo Kindaichi () is a Japanese name, surname and Japanese place names, place name in Japan. Real people with the surname *Kyōsuke Kindaichi (1882–1971): Linguist specializing in the Ainu language *Haruhiko Kindaichi (1913–2004): Linguist and prof ...

'' as manager (ep 74); Tokuichi Genbu *'' Kinkyuu Hasshin Saver Kids'' as Omega *''

Kinnikuman Nisei is a Japanese manga series created by the duo Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada, known as Yudetamago. It follows Suguru Kinniku, a superhero who must win a wrestling tournament to retain the title of prince of Planet Kinniku. ...

'' movie as Seiuchin *''

Lost Universe is a series of science fiction light novels, running from 1992 to 1999, by Japanese author Hajime Kanzaka. It was later adapted into a 26-episode anime series by E&G Films that ran from April 3rd to September 25th, 1998. The series aired o ...

'' as Weapons dealer (ep 10) *'' Macross 7 the Movie: The Galaxy's Calling Me!'' as Miguel *''

Magic User's Club is a magical girl/ boy anime created by Triangle Staff and Junichi Sato. It was first released as a six-part OVA in 1996 and then a 13-episode TV series in 1999, which was broadcast by WOWOW, and then by the anime television network An ...

'' as Master (ep 4) *''

Mahou Tsukai Sally , originally titled , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mitsuteru Yokoyama. It was serialized in Shueisha's monthly ''Ribon'' magazine from July 1966 to October 1967. Its 1966 anime adaptation was one of the most popular ...

2'' as Spirit of Insect *'' Manmaru the Ninja Penguin'' as Borot *''

Mobile Fighter G Gundam ''Mobile Fighter G Gundam'', also known in Japan as (and commonly referred to as simply ''G Gundam''), is a 1994 Japanese animated television series produced by Sunrise and the fifth installment in the long-running ''Gundam'' franchise ...

'' as Queen The Spade *'' Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory'' as Alloys Mozley *''

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam , is a 1993 Japanese science fiction anime television series. It consists of 51 episodes, and was directed by Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino. The series was first broadcast on TV Asahi (and its ANN stations). It is the fourth TV anime in ...

'' as Jinn Gehennam *''

Neo Ranga is an anime television series created by screenwriter Shō Aikawa, Studio Pierrot, and Pony Canyon.Neoranga< ...

'' as Yoshiyuki Takesue *''

'' as Hemu Hemu *''

Ojamajo Doremi , alternatively titled ''Magical DoReMi'' in English, is a Japanese fantasy magical girl anime television series produced by Toei Animation. It focuses on a group of elementary school girls, led by Doremi Harukaze, who become wit ...

'' as Alexander T. Oyajiide *''

'' as Captain Smoker *''

Porco Rosso is a 1992 Japanese Anime, animated Adventure film, adventure fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on his 1989 manga ''Hikōtei Jidai''. The film stars the voices of Shūichirō Moriyama, Tokiko Kato, Akemi Okamura and Akio ...

'' *''

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'' as Doctor Asimov *''

'' as Biff *''

Sailor Moon S The third season of the ''Sailor Moon'' anime series, ''Sailor Moon S'' (originally released in Japan as , and later as ''Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon S''), was produced by Toei Animation and directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara. It began broadcasting on ...

'' as Vice Principal (ep 97) *''

Sailor Moon Sailor Stars ''Sailor Moon Sailor Stars'', or simply ''Sailor Stars'', is the fifth and final season of ''Sailor Moon'', a Japanese magical girl anime series based on the ''Sailor Moon'' manga series by Naoko Takeuchi; the season was directed by Takuya Igar ...

'' as Police Chief/Sailor Cop (ep 182) *''

Sakigake!! Otokojuku , also known as simply ''Otokojuku'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akira Miyashita. It was originally serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1985 to 1991. It is staged in an all-boys school t ...

'' as Edogawa *'' Street Fighter II: The Movie'' as

Dee Jay is a fictional character in the ''Street Fighter'' series. He made his first appearance in the 1993's ''Super Street Fighter II'' as one of the four new characters introduced in the game. In the series, he is a Jamaican kickboxer and karateka, ...

*'' Super GALS! Kotobuki Ran'' as Taizo Kotobuki *'' Sword for Truth'' as Kagairo *'' Tenchi Muyo Movie 2: Daughter of Darkness'' *''

Thomas and the Magic Railroad ''Thomas and the Magic Railroad'' is a 2000 children's fantasy adventure film written and directed by Britt Allcroft and produced by Allcroft and Phil Fehrle; the cast includes Alec Baldwin, Peter Fonda, Mara Wilson, Didi Conn, Russell Mean ...

'' (Japanese dub) as

Diesel 10 This is a list of all characters from films and specials in the ''Thomas & Friends ''Thomas & Friends'' is a British children's television series which aired from 9 October 1984 to 20 January 2021. Based on ''The Railway Series'' books ...

*''

The Vision of Escaflowne is a Japanese anime television series produced by Sunrise. It premiered from April to September 1996, on TV Tokyo. Sony's anime satellite channel, Animax also aired the series, both in Japan and on its various worldwide networks, includi ...

'' as Kyo, Rum, Sorcerer *''

Virtua Fighter is a series of fighting games created by Sega AM2 and designer Yu Suzuki. The original ''Virtua Fighter (video game), Virtua Fighter'' was released in December 1993 and has received four main sequels and several spin-offs. The highly influential ...

'' as Yan Weimin, Yan Honron *'' Wicked City'' as Airport Demon *''

Yume no Crayon Oukoku is a Japanese seventy-episode anime television series created by Toei Animation and broadcast from 1997 to 1999. It was based on the novel series by Reizo Fukunaga, and was adapted into a manga by Michiru Kataoka and serialized in ''Nakayo ...

'' as Tofumon

Other Japanese

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Pinocchio's Daring Journey Pinocchio's Daring Journey is a dark ride at Disneyland in California, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Park in Paris. Located in the Fantasyland section of each park, this ride is based on Disney's 1940 animated film version of the classic sto ...

'' (Captain Doc)

Successors

Keiichi Sonobe is a male Japanese voice actor from Tokyo affiliated with 81 Produce. Roles Television animation *''Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple'' (Inspector Mirā) *''Ai Yori Aoshi'' (Yōda) *''Azuki-chan'' (Tako-sensei, Sendai's uncle) ...

– (''

Dragon Ball Kai ''Dragon Ball Z Kai'' is a recut and remastered version of the long-running sequel anime television series ''Dragon Ball Z'', produced to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The series was produced by Toei Animation with the intention of creating ...

'' as Farmer) *

Mahito Ōba is a Japanese voice actor and narrator. He is a graduate of Tamagawa University and is affiliated with Aoni Production. Ohba is most known for the roles of Announcer Yoshigai in ''Ultimate Muscle'' (''Kinnikuman Nisei''), the narrator and Smo ...

– (''

'' as Captain Smoker) *

Bin Shimada Bin Shimada (; born November 20, 1954) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narratorDoi, Hitoshi.Shimada Bin. ''Seiyuu Database''. July 17, 2010Archivedby WebCite July 20, 2010. affiliated with the talent management firm Aoni Production. Film ...

– (''

'' as Hemu-Hemu), (''

'' as Biff in episode 22) *

Fumihiko Tachiki is a Japanese voice actor, live-action actor, and narrator. Career Tachiki is known for his low voice. He serves as the narrator for ''Pride Fighting Championships'' and Dream. He and Toshiyuki Morikawa formed the band "2HEARTS" in 2003. Their s ...

– ('' Super GALS!'' as Taizo Kotobuki, '' Ghost in the Shell 2.0'' as Old Man) *

Chō is a Japanese actor and narrator. His former stage name was . He is a graduate of the Nishogakusha University Department of Literature and received training at Bungakuza's research establishment and the Seinenza Theater Company before attachi ...

– (''

'' as Ginnosuke Nohara, ''

Alteration'' as Biff) *

Takumi Yamazaki Takumi Yamazaki (, born Isao Yamazaki , April 14, 1964 in Tokyo) is a Japanese voice actor best known for voicing Torippii the anthropomorphic green parrot in the Shimajiro TV series and in the Shimajiro film series. Yamazaki has taken over many ...

– (''

'' as Seiuchin) *Nobuaki Kanemitsu – (''

'' as Alexander T. Oyajide) *

Katsumi Suzuki is a Japanese voice actor. He is best known as the voice of Kagome's grandfather in '' Inuyasha'' after Ginzo Matsuo's death, and as the voice of Diddy Kong in many of Nintendo's video games since 2004 starting with ''Mario Power Tennis''. He ...

– ('' InuYasha'' as Kagome's grandfather, '' New Century Brave Wars'' as Chieftain) *Yasuhiro Mamiya – ('' Super Robot Wars 30'' as Cheiftain) *

Hisao Egawa is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo who works for Aoni Production. Egawa is most known for the roles of Shin'ichi Maki in ''Slam Dunk'', Geki Kuroiwa in '' Brave Command Dagwon'', Geki Hyūma and Goldymarg in ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar'', Og ...

– (''

'' as Narukane Tochidaemon) *

Chafurin , better known by his stage name is a Japanese actor and narrator who is affiliated with Office Osawa. He graduated from Toyo University, and he often plays middle-aged or older characters in anime. Filmography Television Original net animati ...

– (the PSP version of '' Tengai Makyō: Daiyon no Mokushiroku'' as Chief Bull) *

Naoki Tatsuta is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. He is most known for the roles of Buta Gorilla ( Kiteretsu Daihyakka), Daima Jin ( High School! Kimengumi), Oolong (Dragon Ball), Dr. Escargon ( Kirby: Right Back at Ya!), Ashibe's F ...

(''Umeboshi Denka & Doraemon: Papparopan's SuperPappa!'' as Gonsuke) *Shinpachi Tsuji – ('' SD Gundam G Generation Spirits'' as Jinn Gehenam) *

Tetsu Inada is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. Biography Filmography Anime Films Video games Tokusatsu Dubbing Drama CDs References External links Official agency profileTetsu Inada at Ryu's Seiyuu Infos * * ...

– ('' SD Gundam G Generation Over World'' as Broom Brooks) *

Koichi Yamadera is a Japanese actor, narrator and singer from Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture. He graduated from Tohoku Gakuin University's economics school and is currently affiliated with Across Entertainment. Before that, he was affiliated with the Tokyo Actor' ...

– (''

Anpanman is a Japanese children's superhero picture book series written by Takashi Yanase, running from 1973 until the author's death in 2013. The series has been adapted into an anime entitled , which is one of the most popular anime series among ...

'' as Tamagoyakikarou, Yuzujiiya) *

Daiki Nakamura Daiki Nakamura may refer to: *Daiki Nakamura (actor) is a Japanese voice actor. Some of his best-known work includes Gaine in '' The Brave Express Might Gaine'' and Grandpa in '' Grandpa Danger'', as well as Haohmaru from SNK Corporation's '' ...

– (''

'' as Yuzujiiya)

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