born May 23, 1965, known professionally as Yamaguchi Kappei, is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and Rakugo 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 Ranma Saotome in Ranma ½, Yamaguchi went on to other notable roles, including Inuyasha in Inuyasha and its sequel Yashahime, and L in Death Note. He currently voices Shinichi Kudo and Kaito Kid in Case Closed, Usopp 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
Fukuoka. 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 Kaneta Kimotsuki, 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 Ranma Saotome 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 Case Closed, he plays Shinichi Kudo and Kaito Kid. 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 Usopp 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
Kyle Broflovski,
Bugs Bunny, and Crash Bandicoot. He appeared in
hentai and
eroge as Ushihisa Kyōya.
[ Yamaguchi Kappei – Audiowiki ] After performing
rakugo 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 Otakon 2008[ AnimeCons.com: News: Article] and in Sakura-Con 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 Animazement in 2010. He also made a fourth appearance in Hawaii at Kawaii Kon 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
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Ranma ½ (1989–92), Ranma Saotome – Debut
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Kyatto Ninden Teyandee (1990), Yattaro
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Super Zugan (1992), Hideyuki Toyotomi
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YuYu Hakusho (1993), Jin
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Miracle Girls (1993-01-08), Yūda Noda
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Jungle King Tar-chan (1993), Etekichi
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Nintama Rantarō (1993), Hanabusa Makinosuke
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Shippū! Iron Leaguer (1993), Jūrōta Kiwami
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Mobile Fighter G Gundam (1994), Sai Saici
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Red Baron (1994), Ken Kurenai
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Ginga Sengoku Gun'yuuden Rai (1994), Taisuke
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Captain Tsubasa J (1994), Adult Ryo Ishizaki
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Wedding Peach (1995), Takurou Amano
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Zenki (1995), Zenki (little)
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Gulliver Boy (1995), Gulliver Toscanni
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Gokinjo Monogatari (1995–96), Tsutomu Yamaguchi
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Baby and Me (1996), Takuya Enoki
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Brave Command Dagwon (1996), Rai Utsumi
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Case Closed (1996), Shinichi Kudo
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GeGeGe no Kitarō (1996), Noppera-bō
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The Vision of Escaflowne (1996), Shesta
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Pokémon (1997), Tōru
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Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997), Shiori's ex-boyfriend
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Fancy Lala (1998-04-05), Tarō Yoshida
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Cowboy Bebop (1998), Rhint – Episode 10
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Cyber Team in Akihabara (1998), The White Prince (Crane Bahnsteik)
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Takoyaki Mantoman (1998), Blue
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Betterman (1999), Keita Aono
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Eden's Bowy (1999), Yorn
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Digimon Adventure (1999), Chuumon,
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One Piece (1999), Usopp
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Kamikaze Kaitō Jeanne (1999–00), Noin Claude
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Inuyasha (2000–04, 2009–10), Inuyasha
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Baby Felix (2000–01), Poindexter
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Gravitation (2000–01), Sakuma Ryūichi
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(2001), Ryo Misaki
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Beyblade (2001), Michael Parker
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Sister Princess (2001), Taro Yamada – Episode 1
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Pecola (2001–02), Bashatt
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Monkey Typhoon (2002), Gokū
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Atashin'chi (2002), Fujino
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Rizelmine (2002), Tomonori Iwaki
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Gun Frontier (2002), Tochiro Oyama
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The Twelve Kingdoms (2002), Enki
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Weiß Kreuz Glühen (2002), Sena Izumi
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Mouse (2003), Sorata Muon/Mouse
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Di Gi Charat Nyo! (2003), Blue Ranger
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Zatch Bell! (2003), Danny
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Papuwa (2003), Chappy
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Rumic Theater (2003), Intendant
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Peacemaker Kurogane (2003–04), Shinpachi Nagakura
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Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (2004), Daitokuji/Amnael
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Sgt. Frog (2004), Recruit Tororo
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Doki Doki School Hours (2004), Kenta Suetake
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DearS (2004), Oikawa Hikorō
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Doraemon (2005), Warusa – Episode 228
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Eyeshield 21 (2005–08), Raimon "Monta" Tarō
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The Law of Ueki (2005), Sōya Hideyoshi
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Fushigiboshi no Futagohime (2005), Ghost - Episode 21
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Paradise Kiss (2005), Yamaguchi Tsutomu
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Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star (2006), Flappy
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Kiba (2006), Hugh
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Death Note (2006–2007), L
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Baccano! (2007), Tick Jefferson
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Da Capo II (2007), Wataru Itabashi
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Neo Angelique ~Abyss~ (2008), Rene
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One Outs (2008), Satoshi Ideguchi
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To Love-Ru (2008), Lacospo
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Pandora Hearts (2009), Cheshire Cat
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Magic Kaito (2010-04-17), Kaito Kuroba/Kaitō Kid – Television special
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Dororon Enma-kun (2011), Enma-kun
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(2011–12), Kuma ( Teddie)
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Hunter × Hunter (2012), Feitan
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(2013), Hifumi Yamada
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Chō-Bakuretsu I-Jigen Menko Battle Gigant Shooter Tsukasa (2014), Mendō Tsukasa
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(2014), Kuma( Teddie)
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Magica Wars (2014), Esora
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Magic Kaito (2014), Kaitō Kid/Kaito Kuroba
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(2014), Forever
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(2015), Corpsey
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Rin-ne (2015), Sabato Rokudō
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Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū (2016), Amaken
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Kamiwaza Wanda (2016–17), Wanda
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(2016), Shigekiyo Yangu
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Nobunaga no Shinobi (2016-10-04), Hideyoshi
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The Ancient Magus' Bride (2017), Oberon
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Radiant (2018), Master Lord Majesty
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Vinland Saga (2019), Jabbathe
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Zoids Wild (2019), ムシ仙人 (Ep 21)
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Bofuri (2020), Shin
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The Gymnastics Samurai (2020), Bigbird Aragaki
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Yashahime (2020–22), Inuyasha
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Jujutsu Kaisen (2021), Kechizu
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Odd Taxi (2021), Kakihana
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(2022), Yo-Yo Ma
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Bucchigiri?! (2024), Komao
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Mechanical Arms (2024), Yakumo
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Ranma ½ (2024), Ranma Saotome
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Ishura (2025), Krafnir the Hatch of Truth
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Mechanical Marie (2025), Old Man Carl
Original video animation
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988), Heinrich Lambertz
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1+2=Paradise series (1990), Yuusuke Yamamoto
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Devil Hunter Yohko (1990), Wakabayashi Osamu
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[[Ryokunohara Labyrinth: Sparkling Phantom (1990), Kanata Tokino
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Record of Lodoss War (1990–1991), Etoh
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Urotsukidoji II: Legend of the Demon Womb]] (1990–91), Young Munchausen II
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Mōryō Senki MADARA (1991), Madara
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Slow Step (1991), Shū Akiba
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RG Veda (1991), Ryū-ō
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(1991–1993), Amaru Ryudo
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The Heroic Legend of Arslan series (1991–1995), Arslan
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K.O. Century Beast Warriors (1992–1993), Wan Dabadatta
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La Blue Girl (1992–2002), Nin-Nin
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(1992–1998), Daisaku Kusama
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Tokyo Babylon (1992–1994), Subaru Sumeragi
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Ranma ½ series (1993–1996), Ranma Saotome
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The Cockpit, Soldier Utsunomiya
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Fish in the Trap (1994), Matsui Takahiro
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Twin Angels (1994), Onimaru
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Baki the Grappler (1994), Baki Hanma
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Plastic Little (1994), Nichol Hawking
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Vixens (1995), Ujita
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Fire Emblem (1995), Julian
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Jungle de Ikou! (1997), Takuma
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Virgin Fleet (1998), Sada
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(1999), Ryuichi Sakuma
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Detective Conan series (2000-ongoing), Shinichi Kudo
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Pocket Monsters: Pikachu no Fuyuyasumi 2001 (2001), Delibird
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Futari Ecchi (2002), Yamada (Rika's friend)
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(2003), Inazuman
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Netrun-mon (2004), BB Runner
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Angel's Feather series (2006), Shou Hamura
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Freedom Project (2006-11-24–08), Biz
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(2008), Ranma Saotome
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Coicent (2011), White deer
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(2021), Oberon
Anime films
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Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), Tombo
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(1991-11-02), Ranma Saotome
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(1992-08-01), Ranma Saotome
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(1994-08-20), Ranma Saotome
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Gokinjo Monogatari (1996-03),
Tsutomu Yamaguchi
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Kindaichi Shōnen no Jikenbo (1996-12-14), Hajime Kindaichi
– Only this first film
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(1997-04-19), Shinichi Kudo
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(1998-04-18), Shinichi Kudo
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(1999-04-17), Shinichi Kudo, Kaito Kid
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One Piece series (2000-03-04–09, 2011–12, 2016), Usopp
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(2000-04-22), Shinichi Kudo
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(2001-03-10), Tobio
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(2001-04-21), Shinichi Kudo
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A Tree of Palme (2002-03-16),
Roualt
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(2002-04-20), Shinichi Kudo
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(2002-08-10), Araiguma-kun
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(2003-04-19), Shinichi Kudo
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Dead Leaves (2004-01-16), Retro
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(2004-04-17), Shinichi Kudo, Kaito Kid
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(2005-04-09), Shinichi Kudo
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Dōbutsu no Mori (2006), Fūta the Owl
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(2006-04-15), Shinichi Kudo, Kaito Kid
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(2007-04-21), Shinichi Kudo
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(2008-04-19), Shinichi Kudo
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(2009-04-18), Shinichi Kudo
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Omae Umasou da na (2010), Heart
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(2010-04-17), Shinichi Kudo, Kaito Kid
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(2011-04-16), Shinichi Kudo
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(2012-04-14), Shinichi Kudo
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Tiger & Bunny: The Beginning (2012-09-22), Robin
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Asura (2012-09-29), Kotarō
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(2013-04-20), Shinichi Kudo
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(2013-12-07), Shinichi Kudo, Kaito Kid
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(2014-04-19), Shinichi Kudo
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Anata o Zutto Aishiteru (2015), Barudo
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The Boy and the Beast (2015), Jirōmaru – teen
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(2015-04-18), Shinichi Kudo, Kaito Kid
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(2016-04-16)
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(2019)
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(2022), Kakihana
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Cute High Earth Defense Club Eternal Love! (2025), Aye-aye
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Dive in Wonderland (2025), White Rabbit
Web animation
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Ikuze! Gen-san (2008), Genzō Tamura
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(2022), Yo-Yo Ma
Live action
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Godzilla Island (1998), Dogora
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Tetsuwan Tantei Robotack (1998), Torabolt
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Moero!! Robocon (1999), Robopachi
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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (2003), Artemis
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Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004), Thousanian Gineka (ep. 34)
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Tensou Sentai Goseiger (2010), Marloid Ain-I of the Neutral (Coro) (ep. 41)
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Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger (2013), Chief Clerk Blu-ray (ep. 2), Chief Editor HVD (ep. 3)
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(2014), ToQger Equipment Voice
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Ressha Sentai ToQger (2014-20-16–15), Ticket,
ToQger Equipment Voice
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Ressha Sentai ToQger Vs. Kamen Rider Gaim Spring Vacation Combining Special (2014), Ticket, ToQger Equipment Voice
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(2014), ToQger Equipment Voice
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(2014), Ticket, ToQger Equipment Voice
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(2015), Ticket, ToQger Equipment Voice
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They Went and Came Back Again Ressha Sentai ToQGer: Super ToQ 7gou of Dreams (2015), Ticket, ToQger Equipment Voice
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(2016), Ticket, ToQger Equipment Voice
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Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger (2016), Illusion (ep. 22)
Video games
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(1994), Ranma Saotome (Male)
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Crash Bandicoot (1996), Crash Bandicoot (Japanese dub)
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Ranma ½ Battle Renaissance (1996), Ranma Saotome
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Hot Shots Golf (1997), Tatsu
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Breath of Fire III (1997), Ryu
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Grandia (1997), Rapp
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(1997), Crash Bandicoot (Japanese dub)
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(1998), Jin Chonrei, Jin Chonshu
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Thousand Arms (1998), Meis Triumph
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(1998), Crash Bandicoot (Japanese dub)
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Crash Team Racing (1999), Crash Bandicoot, Fake Crash (Japanese dub)
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Crash Bash (2000), Crash Bandicoot (Japanese dub)
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(2001), Crash Bandicoot, Wa-Wa (Japanese dub)
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Breath of Fire IV (2000), Ryu
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Inuyasha (2001), Inuyasha
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(2002), Ginji Amano
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(2002), Ryu
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Kannagi no Tori (2002), Ryuu Watanuki
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2nd Super Robot Wars Alpha (2003), Tobia Arronax
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Crash Nitro Kart (2003), Crash Bandicoot, Fake Crash
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter (Tom Attenborough) (Japanese dub)
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Tales of Rebirth (2004), Tytree Crowe
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Madagascar (2005), Mort (Dee Bradley Baker) (Japanese dub)
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NeoGeo Battle Coliseum (2005), Jin Chonshū, Jin Chonrei
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Battle Stadium D.O.N (2006), Usopp
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Destroy All Humans! (2007), Cryptosporidium 137 (Grant Albrecht) (Japanese dub)
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Death Note (2008), L
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GetAmped2 (2008), Jacky Noboru
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Persona 4 (2008), Kuma ( Teddie)
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Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai! (2009), Ikurō Fukumoto
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(2010), Tobia Arronax
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(2010), Hifumi Yamada
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Dragon Ball Heroes (2010), Avatar: Majin, Hero-type
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In Search of the Lost Future (2010), Eitarō Kenny Osafune
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(2010), Tobia Arronax, Sai Saici
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Super Robot Taisen Original Generation (2011), Tasuku Shinguji
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(2011), Mark/Philip
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Persona 4 Golden (2012), Kuma ( Teddie)
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Persona 4 Arena (2012), Kuma ( Teddie)
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(2013), Shigekiyo Yangu
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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (2013), Kuma ( Teddie)
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(2014), Kuma/Teddie
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(2014), Q-N-C (Japanese dub)
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(2014), Q-N-C (Japanese dub)
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(2015), Shigekiyo Yangu
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(2016), Ryu
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018), Mii Fighter Type 7
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(2018), Kuma( Teddie)
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MapleStory (2019), male Hoyoung
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Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020), Red XIII
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Ghost of Tsushima
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(2023), Red XIII
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024), Red XIII
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(2024), Kechizu
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Shuten Order (2025), Arale
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Angel's Feather series, Shō Hamura
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Crash Bandicoot series, Crash Bandicoot, Fake Crash, Wa-Wa the Water Elemental (Brendan O'Brien, Billy Pope, Steve Blum, Michael Connor, Dwight Schultz, R. Lee Ermey)
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Harry Potter series, Harry Potter (as of Prisoner of Azkaban)
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Gulliver Boy, Gulliver Toscanni
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Inuyasha series, Inuyasha
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Legend of the Hungry Wolf series, Jin Chonshū and Chonrei – from to
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The Legend of Xanadu series, Arios
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Neo Angelique series, René
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One Piece series, Usopp
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, Chimchar
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Ranma ½, Ranma Saotome – PC Engine
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Record of Lodoss War series, Eto
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SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, WARS, WORLD, Tobia Arronax, Sai Saici
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Tengai Makyō series, Danjūrō Kabuki
Drama CD
Dubbing roles
Live-action
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10,000 BC (2011 TV Asahi edition), Baku
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Agent Cody Banks, Cody Banks (Frankie Muniz)
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, Cody Banks (Frankie Muniz)
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, Veb (David Dastmalchian)
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2008 NTV edition), Mike Teavee (Jordan Fry)
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Dragonball Evolution, Goku (Justin Chatwin)
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, The King (Bao Bei'er)
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One Piece, Usopp (Jacob Romero Gibson)
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Smash, Tom Levitt (Christian Borle)
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Vivarium, Tom (Jesse Eisenberg)
Animation
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A Goofy Movie, Max Goof
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A Matter of Loaf and Death, Baker Bob (Ben Whitehead)
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An Extremely Goofy Movie, Max Goof
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The Bad Guys, Professor Marmalade
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Helluva Boss, Moxxie
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Rio, Blu
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Rio 2, Blu
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South Park, Kyle (WOWOW dub)
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, Bugs Bunny
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Tinpo, Logipo
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Amphibia, Hop Pop (Bill Farmer)
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, Rattrap (Scott McNeil)
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House of Mouse, Max Goof (Jason Marsden)
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Justice League, Booster Gold (Tom Everett Scott)
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Looney Tunes, Bugs Bunny (Mel Blanc)
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Baby Looney Tunes, Bugs Bunny (Samuel Vincent)
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The Looney Tunes Show, Bugs Bunny (Jeff Bergman)
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Tweety's High-Flying Adventure, Bugs Bunny (Joe Alaskey)
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Madagascar, Mort (Andy Richter)
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, Mort (Andy Richter)
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, Mort (Andy Richter)
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Maya & Miguel, Tito Chavez (Candi Milo)
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, Snips (Lee Tockar)
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, Snips (Lee Tockar)
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, Snips (Lee Tockar)
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, Bugs Bunny (Joe Alaskey)
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Penguins of Madagascar, Mort (Andy Richter)
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, Sedgewick (Phil Vischer)
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Poppets Town, Blooter (Cory Doran)
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Shirt Tales, Leknid from "Shirt Napped", Sparky from "Kip's Dragon"
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Sealab 2021 – Stormy (Ellis Henican)
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South Park, Kyle Broflovski (Matt Stone), Jimmy Valmer (Trey Parker), Craig Tucker (Matt Stone), Clyde Donovan (Trey Parker), Sixth Grade Leader, Dougie
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Space Jam, Bugs Bunny (Billy West)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series), Michelangelo (Greg Cipes)
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Transformers Animated, Jetfire, Rattle Trap, (Tom Kenny)
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VeggieTales, Larry the Cucumber (Mike Nawrocki)
Commercials
Discography
Audio dramas
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20 Mensou Ni Onegai! (1990-06-21) – Victor VICL-3001
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Aa Megami-sama Music and Short Story (1991), Keiichi Morisato
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Rockman Kiki Ippatsu Drama (1995), Robo 1
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Princess Quest (1996), Gateau
Devil May Cry CD Drama Volume 2 Episode 1: Devil's Neverland - Peter Pan
Singles
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Rollin (1990-10-24), Youmex – TYDY-5147
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Kon'ya ha April Fool (1991-01-21), Pony Canyon – Ranma ½ character single as Ranma Saotome (male)
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Otousan (1991
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Characters Christmas (1991-01-21), Pony Canyon – Ranma ½ as Ranma Saotome (male)
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Ranma to Akane no Ballad (1993-10-06), Pony Canyon – Ranma ½ as Ranma Saotome (male)
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Unbalance City (1996-07-20), Nippon Columbia – COCC-13586
Albums
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Everybody's Christmas (1990-11-21) – TYCY-5148
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Twinbeee Paradise Nesshou! Vocal Battle Hen (1994-04-21) – Twinbeee Paradise
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Fancy Lala Final Best Selection (1998-12-16) – Fancy Lala album
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Shouwa Hit Studio (2011-07-06), Enma-kun – Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera
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Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star 2nd ED (2006)
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Radio shows
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Pure Pure Island (aired for a month in 1998 as a tie-in with the anime series Fancy Lala and was co-hosted with J-pop singer Reiko Ōmori who was also the voice actress who voiced Fancy Lala)
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Hiroi Ouji's Maruten Cha Cha Cha! (ongoing, co-hosted with voice actress Chisa Yokoyama and Sakura Wars creator Ohji Hiroi)
Awards
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2019 | 13th Seiyu Awards | Kei Tomiyama Memorial Award | |
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External links