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born May 23, 1965, known professionally as Yamaguchi Kappei, is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and affiliated with Gokū 山口勝平プロフィール and 21st Century Fox.Doi, Hitoshi. "Yamaguchi Kappei". Seiyuu Database. January 11, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2011. After making his voice acting debut in 1989 as the male version of in Ranma ½, Yamaguchi went on to other notable roles, including Inuyasha in and its sequel , and L in . He currently voices and in , in One Piece and Teddie in Persona 4. He is married and has a son, Ryunosuke, and a daughter, Akane. Mitsukoshi Charity Auction-1996.03.31 Ryunosuke and Akane are also voice actors, while the latter is also a rakugoka.


Biography

Early life and education
Yamaguchi was born in . He graduated from Fukuoka's prefectural Chikuzen High School. In 1984, Yamaguchi moved to Tokyo and entered the Tokyo Announce University College, a vocational school training various performers from voice actors to singers to announcers or even reporters and dancers.


Background
Yamaguchi is the son of a carpenter father. He had been into anime as a child, but his interest lapsed in high school after joining a band.

He attended acting classes taught by , and soon joined her 21st Century Fox theater company. About a year after joining, he took the stage for the first time in a supporting role, and played the lead role of the boy detective in So Kitamura's "Odoriko ~THE DANCER MURDER CASE~".

Yamaguchi began working as a voice actor, voicing in Ranma ½.


Activities as a voice actor
He has appeared in numerous works in the fields of live-action dramas, animation, games, and foreign film dubbing. In anime, he specializes in playing lively children and young people. In the early 1990s, he also played low-key roles such as Eto in Record of Lodoss War and Gokujurota in Gale! Iron League.

In , he plays and . His favorite "Conan" episode is "Flying Locked Room Shinichi Kudo's First Incident".

In One Piece, he originally wanted to play the role of Monkey D. Luffy, the main character, and went to audition, but was unsuccessful. He decided to play the role of after receiving an offer. Yamaguchi has been reading the original manga since the beginning of the serialization, and couldn't imagine what kind of voice the character would have prior to getting the role.


Other ventures
In Japanese dubs of international works, Yamaguchi is the voice of , , and Crash Bandicoot. He appeared in and as Ushihisa Kyōya. Yamaguchi Kappei – Audiowiki After performing at an event in 2017, Yamaguchi started studying under Shirano Tatekawa. He uses the name as a rakugoka.

Yamaguchi made his first public appearance in North America at 2008 AnimeCons.com: News: Article and in 2009. Sakura-Con to Host Voice Actor Kappei Yamaguchi – Anime News Network Sakura-Con 2009 Information @ AnimeCons.com His third appearance to date has been at in 2010. He also made a fourth appearance in Hawaii at in 2011.

Yamaguchi won the individual seiyu award at the 2003 Tokyo International Anime Fair.

He established his own entertainment production company called Goku Co. Ltd., of which he is president.

In 2019, Yamaguchi won the Kei Tomiyama Award at the 13th Seiyu Awards.


Filmography

Anime series
  • Ranma ½ (1989–92), – Debut
  • Kyatto Ninden Teyandee (1990), Yattaro
  • Super Zugan (1992), Hideyuki Toyotomi
  • (1993), Jin
  • (1993-01-08), Yūda Noda
  • Jungle King Tar-chan (1993), Etekichi
  • Nintama Rantarō (1993), Hanabusa Makinosuke
  • Shippū! Iron Leaguer (1993), Jūrōta Kiwami
  • Mobile Fighter G Gundam (1994), Sai Saici
  • Red Baron (1994), Ken Kurenai
  • Ginga Sengoku Gun'yuuden Rai (1994), Taisuke
  • Captain Tsubasa J (1994), Adult Ryo Ishizaki
  • (1995), Takurou Amano
  • (1995), Zenki (little)
  • (1995), Gulliver Toscanni
  • Gokinjo Monogatari (1995–96), Tsutomu Yamaguchi
  • Baby and Me (1996), Takuya Enoki
  • Brave Command Dagwon (1996), Rai Utsumi
  • (1996),
  • GeGeGe no Kitarō (1996), Noppera-bō
  • The Vision of Escaflowne (1996), Shesta
  • Pokémon (1997), Tōru
  • Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997), Shiori's ex-boyfriend
  • (1998-04-05), Tarō Yoshida
  • (1998), Rhint – Episode 10
  • Cyber Team in Akihabara (1998), The White Prince (Crane Bahnsteik)
  • Takoyaki Mantoman (1998), Blue
  • Betterman (1999), Keita Aono
  • Eden's Bowy (1999), Yorn
  • Digimon Adventure (1999), Chuumon,
  • One Piece (1999),
  • Kamikaze Kaitō Jeanne (1999–00), Noin Claude
  • (2000–04, 2009–10), Inuyasha
  • (2000–01), Poindexter
  • Gravitation (2000–01), Sakuma Ryūichi
  • (2001), Ryo Misaki
  • Beyblade (2001), Michael Parker
  • (2001), Taro Yamada – Episode 1
  • Pecola (2001–02), Bashatt
  • (2002), Gokū
  • Atashin'chi (2002), Fujino
  • (2002), Tomonori Iwaki
  • Gun Frontier (2002), Tochiro Oyama
  • The Twelve Kingdoms (2002), Enki
  • Weiß Kreuz Glühen (2002), Sena Izumi
  • Mouse (2003), Sorata Muon/Mouse
  • Di Gi Charat Nyo! (2003), Blue Ranger
  • Zatch Bell! (2003), Danny
  • (2003), Chappy
  • (2003), Intendant
  • Peacemaker Kurogane (2003–04), Shinpachi Nagakura
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (2004), Daitokuji/Amnael
  • Sgt. Frog (2004), Recruit Tororo
  • Doki Doki School Hours (2004), Kenta Suetake
  • (2004), Oikawa Hikorō
  • (2005), Warusa – Episode 228
  • Eyeshield 21 (2005–08), Raimon "Monta" Tarō
  • The Law of Ueki (2005), Sōya Hideyoshi
  • Fushigiboshi no Futagohime (2005), Ghost - Episode 21
  • (2005), Yamaguchi Tsutomu
  • Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star (2006), Flappy
  • Kiba (2006), Hugh
  • (2006–2007), L
  • Baccano! (2007), Tick Jefferson
  • Da Capo II (2007), Wataru Itabashi
  • Neo Angelique ~Abyss~ (2008), Rene
  • (2008), Satoshi Ideguchi
  • (2008), Lacospo
  • (2009), Cheshire Cat
  • (2010-04-17), Kaito Kuroba/Kaitō Kid – Television special
  • (2011), Enma-kun
  • (2011–12), Kuma ( Teddie)
  • Hunter × Hunter (2012), Feitan
  • (2013), Hifumi Yamada
  • Chō-Bakuretsu I-Jigen Menko Battle Gigant Shooter Tsukasa (2014), Mendō Tsukasa
  • (2014), Kuma( Teddie)
  • (2014), Esora
  • (2014), Kaitō Kid/Kaito Kuroba
  • (2014), Forever
  • (2015), Corpsey
  • (2015), Sabato Rokudō
  • Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū (2016), Amaken
  • (2016–17), Wanda
  • (2016),
  • Nobunaga no Shinobi (2016-10-04), Hideyoshi
  • The Ancient Magus' Bride (2017),
  • Radiant (2018), Master Lord Majesty
  • Vinland Saga (2019), Jabbathe
  • (2019), ムシ仙人 (Ep 21)
  • (2020), Shin
  • The Gymnastics Samurai (2020), Bigbird Aragaki
  • (2020–22), Inuyasha
  • (2021), Kechizu
  • (2021), Kakihana
  • (2022),
  • Bucchigiri?! (2024), Komao
  • (2024), Yakumo
  • Ranma ½ (2024), Ranma Saotome
  • (2025), Krafnir the Hatch of Truth
  • (2025), Old Man Carl


Original video animation
  • Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988), Heinrich Lambertz
  • 1+2=Paradise series (1990), Yuusuke Yamamoto
  • Devil Hunter Yohko (1990), Wakabayashi Osamu
  • [[Ryokunohara Labyrinth: Sparkling Phantom (1990), Kanata Tokino
  • (1990–1991), Etoh
  • Urotsukidoji II: Legend of the Demon Womb]] (1990–91), Young Munchausen II
  • Mōryō Senki MADARA (1991), Madara
  • (1991), Shū Akiba
  • (1991), Ryū-ō
  • (1991–1993), Amaru Ryudo
  • The Heroic Legend of Arslan series (1991–1995), Arslan
  • K.O. Century Beast Warriors (1992–1993), Wan Dabadatta
  • La Blue Girl (1992–2002), Nin-Nin
  • (1992–1998), Daisaku Kusama
  • (1992–1994),
  • Ranma ½ series (1993–1996),
  • The Cockpit, Soldier Utsunomiya
  • Fish in the Trap (1994), Matsui Takahiro
  • Twin Angels (1994), Onimaru
  • Baki the Grappler (1994), Baki Hanma
  • (1994), Nichol Hawking
  • Vixens (1995), Ujita
  • (1995), Julian
  • Jungle de Ikou! (1997), Takuma
  • (1998), Sada
  • (1999),
  • series (2000-ongoing),
  • Pocket Monsters: Pikachu no Fuyuyasumi 2001 (2001),
  • (2002), Yamada (Rika's friend)
  • (2003), Inazuman
  • (2004), BB Runner
  • Angel's Feather series (2006), Shou Hamura
  • (2006-11-24–08), Biz
  • (2008), Ranma Saotome
  • (2011), White deer
  • (2021),


Anime films
  • Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), Tombo
  • (1991-11-02),
  • (1992-08-01), Ranma Saotome
  • (1994-08-20), Ranma Saotome
  • Gokinjo Monogatari (1996-03), Tsutomu Yamaguchi
  • Kindaichi Shōnen no Jikenbo (1996-12-14), Hajime Kindaichi – Only this first film
  • (1997-04-19), Shinichi Kudo
  • (1998-04-18), Shinichi Kudo
  • (1999-04-17), Shinichi Kudo,
  • One Piece series (2000-03-04–09, 2011–12, 2016), Usopp
  • (2000-04-22), Shinichi Kudo
  • (2001-03-10), Tobio
  • (2001-04-21), Shinichi Kudo
  • A Tree of Palme (2002-03-16), Roualt
  • (2002-04-20), Shinichi Kudo
  • (2002-08-10), Araiguma-kun
  • (2003-04-19), Shinichi Kudo
  • (2004-01-16), Retro
  • (2004-04-17), Shinichi Kudo, Kaito Kid
  • (2005-04-09), Shinichi Kudo
  • Dōbutsu no Mori (2006), Fūta the Owl
  • (2006-04-15), Shinichi Kudo, Kaito Kid
  • (2007-04-21), Shinichi Kudo
  • (2008-04-19), Shinichi Kudo
  • (2009-04-18), Shinichi Kudo
  • Omae Umasou da na (2010), Heart
  • (2010-04-17), Shinichi Kudo, Kaito Kid
  • (2011-04-16), Shinichi Kudo
  • (2012-04-14), Shinichi Kudo
  • Tiger & Bunny: The Beginning (2012-09-22), Robin
  • Asura (2012-09-29), Kotarō
  • (2013-04-20), Shinichi Kudo
  • (2013-12-07), Shinichi Kudo, Kaito Kid
  • (2014-04-19), Shinichi Kudo
  • Anata o Zutto Aishiteru (2015), Barudo
  • The Boy and the Beast (2015), Jirōmaru – teen
  • (2015-04-18), Shinichi Kudo, Kaito Kid
  • (2016-04-16)
  • (2019)
  • (2022), Kakihana
  • Cute High Earth Defense Club Eternal Love! (2025), Aye-aye
  • Dive in Wonderland (2025), White Rabbit


Web animation
  • Ikuze! Gen-san (2008), Genzō Tamura
  • (2022), Yo-Yo Ma


Live action
  • (1998), Dogora
  • Tetsuwan Tantei Robotack (1998), Torabolt
  • Moero!! Robocon (1999), Robopachi
  • Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (2003), Artemis
  • Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004), Thousanian Gineka (ep. 34)
  • Tensou Sentai Goseiger (2010), Marloid Ain-I of the Neutral (Coro) (ep. 41)
  • Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger (2013), Chief Clerk (ep. 2), Chief Editor HVD (ep. 3)
  • (2014), ToQger Equipment Voice
  • Ressha Sentai ToQger (2014-20-16–15), Ticket, ToQger Equipment Voice
  • Ressha Sentai ToQger Vs. Kamen Rider Gaim Spring Vacation Combining Special (2014), Ticket, ToQger Equipment Voice
  • (2014), ToQger Equipment Voice
  • (2014), Ticket, ToQger Equipment Voice
  • (2015), Ticket, ToQger Equipment Voice
  • They Went and Came Back Again Ressha Sentai ToQGer: Super ToQ 7gou of Dreams (2015), Ticket, ToQger Equipment Voice
  • (2016), Ticket, ToQger Equipment Voice
  • Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger (2016), Illusion (ep. 22)


Video games
  • (1994), Ranma Saotome (Male)
  • Crash Bandicoot (1996), Crash Bandicoot (Japanese dub)
  • Ranma ½ Battle Renaissance (1996), Ranma Saotome
  • Hot Shots Golf (1997), Tatsu
  • Breath of Fire III (1997), Ryu
  • Grandia (1997), Rapp
  • (1997), Crash Bandicoot (Japanese dub)
  • (1998), Jin Chonrei, Jin Chonshu
  • (1998), Meis Triumph
  • (1998), Crash Bandicoot (Japanese dub)
  • Crash Team Racing (1999), Crash Bandicoot, Fake Crash (Japanese dub)
  • (2000), Crash Bandicoot (Japanese dub)
  • (2001), Crash Bandicoot, Wa-Wa (Japanese dub)
  • Breath of Fire IV (2000), Ryu
  • Inuyasha (2001), Inuyasha
  • (2002), Ginji Amano
  • (2002), Ryu
  • Kannagi no Tori (2002), Ryuu Watanuki
  • 2nd Super Robot Wars Alpha (2003), Tobia Arronax
  • Crash Nitro Kart (2003), Crash Bandicoot, Fake Crash
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), () (Japanese dub)
  • Tales of Rebirth (2004), Tytree Crowe
  • Madagascar (2005), Mort (Dee Bradley Baker) (Japanese dub)
  • NeoGeo Battle Coliseum (2005), Jin Chonshū, Jin Chonrei
  • Battle Stadium D.O.N (2006), Usopp
  • Destroy All Humans! (2007), Cryptosporidium 137 (Grant Albrecht) (Japanese dub)
  • (2008), L
  • GetAmped2 (2008), Jacky Noboru
  • Persona 4 (2008), Kuma ( Teddie)
  • Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai! (2009), Ikurō Fukumoto
  • (2010), Tobia Arronax
  • (2010), Hifumi Yamada
  • Dragon Ball Heroes (2010), Avatar: Majin, Hero-type
  • In Search of the Lost Future (2010), Eitarō Kenny Osafune
  • (2010), Tobia Arronax, Sai Saici
  • Super Robot Taisen Original Generation (2011), Tasuku Shinguji
  • (2011), Mark/Philip
  • Persona 4 Golden (2012), Kuma ( Teddie)
  • Persona 4 Arena (2012), Kuma ( Teddie)
  • (2013), Shigekiyo Yangu
  • Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (2013), Kuma ( Teddie)
  • (2014), Kuma/Teddie
  • (2014), Q-N-C (Japanese dub)
  • (2014), Q-N-C (Japanese dub)
  • (2015), Shigekiyo Yangu
  • (2016), Ryu
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018), Mii Fighter Type 7
  • (2018), Kuma( Teddie)
  • (2019), male Hoyoung
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020), Red XIII
  • Ghost of Tsushima Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AquBknWueHY< /ref>
  • (2023), Red XIII
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024), Red XIII
  • (2024), Kechizu
  • Shuten Order (2025), Arale

  • Angel's Feather series, Shō Hamura
  • Crash Bandicoot series, Crash Bandicoot, Fake Crash, Wa-Wa the Water Elemental (Brendan O'Brien, Billy Pope, , Michael Connor, , R. Lee Ermey)
  • series, Harry Potter (as of Prisoner of Azkaban)
  • , Gulliver Toscanni
  • series, Inuyasha
  • Legend of the Hungry Wolf series, Jin Chonshū and Chonrei – from to
  • The Legend of Xanadu series, Arios
  • series, René
  • One Piece series, Usopp
  • ,
  • Ranma ½, – PC Engine
  • Record of Lodoss War series, Eto
  • SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, WARS, WORLD, Tobia Arronax, Sai Saici
  • Tengai Makyō series, Danjūrō Kabuki


Drama CD
  • Panda-shachou


Dubbing roles

Live-action
  • 10,000 BC (2011 TV Asahi edition), Baku
  • Agent Cody Banks, Cody Banks ()
  • , Cody Banks (Frankie Muniz)
  • , Veb (David Dastmalchian)
  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2008 NTV edition), (Jordan Fry)
  • Dragonball Evolution, ()
  • , The King (Bao Bei'er)
  • One Piece, (Jacob Romero Gibson)
  • Smash, Tom Levitt ()
  • Vivarium, Tom ()


Animation


Commercials


Discography

Audio dramas
  • 20 Mensou Ni Onegai! (1990-06-21) – Victor VICL-3001
  • Music and Short Story (1991), Keiichi Morisato
  • Rockman Kiki Ippatsu Drama (1995), Robo 1
  • Princess Quest (1996), Gateau
Devil May Cry CD Drama Volume 2 Episode 1: Devil's Neverland - Peter Pan


Singles
  • Rollin (1990-10-24), – TYDY-5147
  • Kon'ya ha April Fool (1991-01-21), Pony Canyon – Ranma ½ character single as (male)
  • Otousan (1991
  • Characters Christmas (1991-01-21), Pony Canyon – Ranma ½ as Ranma Saotome (male)
  • Ranma to Akane no Ballad (1993-10-06), Pony Canyon – Ranma ½ as Ranma Saotome (male)
  • Unbalance City (1996-07-20), Nippon Columbia – COCC-13586


Albums
  • Everybody's Christmas (1990-11-21) – TYCY-5148
  • Twinbeee Paradise Nesshou! Vocal Battle Hen (1994-04-21) – Twinbeee Paradise
  • Fancy Lala Final Best Selection (1998-12-16) – album
  • Shouwa Hit Studio (2011-07-06), Enma-kun – Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera
  • Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star 2nd ED (2006) Https://joshinweb.jp/dp/4535506200785.html< /ref>


Radio shows
  • Pure Pure Island (aired for a month in 1998 as a with the series and was co-hosted with singer Reiko Ōmori who was also the voice actress who voiced )
  • Hiroi Ouji's Maruten Cha Cha Cha! (ongoing, co-hosted with voice actress and creator Ohji Hiroi)


Awards
201913th Seiyu AwardsKei Tomiyama Memorial Award


External links

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