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Voice acting in Japan has far greater prominence than in most other countries. Japan's large animation industry produces 60% of the animated series in the world; as a result, Japanese voice actors, or , are able to achieve fame on a national and international level.Besides acting as narrators and...
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Television
- Kinnikuman: Kinnikusei Oui Soudatsu-hen (1991), Golemman, Iwao, Leopardon, Mixer Taitei, Motorman, Rikishiman
- Sailor MoonSailor MoonSailor Moon, known as , is a media franchise created by manga artist Naoko Takeuchi. Fred Patten credits Takeuchi with popularizing the concept of a team of magical girls, and Paul Gravett credits the series with "revitalizing" the magical-girl genre itself...
(1992), Worker (ep 27) - Yuusha Tokkyuu Might Gaine (1993), Jarmanee
- Dragon League (1993), Torosa
- Slam DunkSlam dunkA slam dunk is a type of basketball shot that is performed when a player jumps in the air and manually powers the ball downward through the basket with one or both hands over the rim. This is considered a normal field goal attempt; if successful it is worth two points. The term "slam dunk" was...
(1993), Takasado Kazuma - Marmalade BoyMarmalade Boyis a shōjo manga by Wataru Yoshizumi. It was published by Shueisha in the magazine Ribon from May 1992 to October 1995 and collected in eight tankōbon volumes. The series was adapted by Toei Animation as a 76-episode anime television series which aired on TV Asahi and Fuji TV in 1994 to 1995. This...
(1994), Mr. Rainy - Romeo and the Black Brothers (1995), Policeman B (ep 11), Sonny
- SlayersSlayersis a series of over 52 light novels written by Hajime Kanzaka and illustrated by Rui Araizumi. It was later developed into several manga titles, five televised anime series, two three-episode original video animations , and five movies. It also spawned several console role-playing games for the...
(1995), Examiner B (ep 16) - Gegege no Kitarō (1996), Kani-Boushu (2nd), Yagyou-san (2nd)
- DT EightronDT Eightronis Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shuichi Shigeno. It was adapted into a 26 episode anime series by Sunrise Inc.-Story:In the year 2187, the planet Earth, caused by global warming is leading the human civilization to certain destruction...
(1998), Uouru - Turn A GundamTurn A Gundamis a 50 episode anime series that aired between 1999 and 2000 on Japan's FNN networks and on the anime satellite television network, Animax, which was created for the Gundam Big Bang 20th Anniversary celebration...
(1999), Corin Nander - ColorfulColorfulis a manga by Torajirō Kishi which was adapted into a 16-episode anime series. The episodes are composed of vignettes typically involving men and teenage boys attempting to catch a glimpse of women's panties and/or look down their blouses. The episodes are fast-paced, experimental in animation and...
(1999), Itani - One PieceOne Pieceis a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since August 4, 1997; the individual chapters are being published in tankōbon volumes by Shueisha, with the first released on December 24, 1997, and the 64th volume released as...
(1999), ShuShu's Owner, Tansui - InuyashaInuYasha, also known as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. It premiered in Weekly Shōnen Sunday on November 13, 1996 and concluded on June 18, 2008...
(2000), Tsubaki's Orge - ShinzoShinzoShinzo, known as in Japan, is an anime based on an event where creatures known as Enterrans take over Earth and rename it in their own image: Enterra. Now three Enterrans have to protect the last human in order to restore the human race...
(2000), Sago - Run=Dim (2001), Shōhei Moriguchi
- Project ARMSProject ARMSis an anime and manga series that is heavily influenced by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The series is created by Kyoichi Nanatsuki and Ryoji Minagawa. In 1999, the manga received the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen....
(2001), Aya's Father - Sugar: A Little Snow Fairy (2001), Farmer B (ep 16)
- Project ARMS: The 2nd Chapter (2001), Keith Silver
- Ultimate MuscleUltimate MuscleUltimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy, known in Japan as , is a manga and anime series made by Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada under the pen name Yudetamago . It is the sequel to the hit manga Kinnikuman that they started in 1979...
(2002), Brocken Jr. - MegaMan NT WarriorMegaMan NT WarriorMega Man NT Warrior or Mega Man Battle Network, known in Japan as , is an anime and manga series based on the Mega Man Battle Network video game series...
(2002), Glide - Jing: King of Bandits (2002), Sweet Stout (ep 10)
- Witch Hunter RobinWitch Hunter Robinis a Japanese anime series created by Sunrise. It follows the STN-J, the Japanese branch of a secret global organization called "SOLOMON" or the "Solomon Toukatsu Nin'idantai" , abbreviated as "STN"....
(2002), Custodian (ep 1), Morie - Mobile Suit Gundam SeedMobile Suit Gundam SEEDis an anime series developed by Sunrise and directed by Mitsuo Fukuda. As with other series from the Gundam franchise, Gundam SEED takes place in a parallel timeline, in this case the Cosmic Era, the first to do so...
(2002), Fredrik Ades, Herman Gould (ep 7) - Tsuri Baka Nisshi (2002), Chief Akiyama, Hazetarou (1st Voice), Naration
- E's OtherwiseE's Otherwiseis a Japanese shōnen manga series written and drawn by Satoru Yuiga. It was originally serialized in Monthly GFantasy from 1997 through 2005, and later published in 16 tankōbon volumes by Square Enix from March 18, 2003 to February 27, 2010...
(2003), Balk - The World of NarueThe World of Narueis an anime and manga series about Izuka Kazuto and his half-alien girlfriend Narue Nanase. The title is named after A.E. van Vogt's The World of Null-A ....
(2003), Avalonian - Super Kuma-san (2003), Ice Cream Vendor
- PopotanPopotanis a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Petit Ferret with character designs by Akio Watanabe under the alias Poyoyon Rock. It was originally released as a PC game for CD-ROM on December 13, 2002 and subsequently re-released on DVD-ROM and for the PlayStation 2 with certain scenes removed...
(2003), Doctor (ep 3) - PlanetesPlanetesis a Japanese hard science fiction manga by Makoto Yukimura. It was adapted as a 26-episode television anime by Sunrise, which was broadcast on NHK from October 2003 through April 2004...
(2003), Male Actor (ep 5) - Rumbling Hearts (2003), Haruka's Father
- Chrono CrusadeChrono Crusade, also known as Chrno Crusade due to a typo in the original logo, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Daisuke Moriyama. It was originally published by Kadokawa Shoten in Dragon Magazine which began serialization in November 1998. A 24-episode anime television series based on the...
(2003), Farm Owner - Sgt. FrogSgt. FrogSgt. Frog, known in Japan as , is a manga series by Mine Yoshizaki. It was later serialized into a TV anime series directed by Junichi Sato. Both the anime and manga are comedies that follow the attempts of a platoon of frog-like alien invaders to conquer Earth...
(2004), Gesu-chan (ep 13) - Kinnikuman Nisei - Ultimate Muscle (2004), Barrierfreeman (Nils), Brocken Jr.
- Girls BravoGirls Bravois a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Mario Kaneda and serialized from 2000 to 2005 in Shōnen Ace by Kadokawa Shoten. The story focuses on a young high school student who is kicked into a bathtub and transported to a mysterious world with a mostly female population.Girls...
(2004), Supermarket Manager (ep 8) - Samurai GunSamurai Gunis a manga series written and illustrated by Kazuhiro Kumagai and serialized in Weekly Young Jump. It was adapted into a 13-episode anime series directed by Hideki Sonoda. The anime is licensed in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany by ADV Films, which co-financed the series'...
(2004), Geki Ooi (ep 2) - Fushigiboshi no Futago Hime (2005), Cerias
- Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid (2005), Uekusa
- Black CatBlack Cat (manga)is a Japanese Shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Kentaro Yabuki. It was originally serialized in Japan in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump. It was later collected in twenty tankōbon volumes from January 11, 2001 to October 9, 2004. The series was adapted into a twenty-four episode anime...
(2005), Maro - GintamaGintama, also known as Gintama, is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Hideaki Sorachi and serialized, beginning on December 8, 2003, in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump...
(2006), Andoromeda Suitsu (ep 66), Puu (ep 1), Young Master (ep 38) - Yume TsukaiYume Tsukaiis a Japanese manga series by Riichi Ueshiba. It was made into a TV anime series that aired on TV Asahi and Television Saitama.-Plot:The series revolves around dream masters who turn nightmares into peaceful dreams...
(2006), Kisaragi (ep 5) - Chocotto SisterChocotto Sisteris a manga series written by Go Zappa and illustrated by Sakura Takeuchi. It is published by Hakusensha in the magazine Young Animal and collected in 8 tankōbon volumes. The series has been adapted as an 24-episode anime by Nomad, airing in 2006 and released on 8 DVDs...
(2006), Butcher (ep 3, 5, 13), Driver (ep 13, 17), Full-time employee (ep 4) - D.Gray-manD.Gray-manis an ongoing Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Katsura Hoshino. The series tells the story of a boy named Allen Walker, a member of an organization of Exorcists who makes use of an ancient substance called Innocence to combat the Millennium Earl and his demonic army of akuma...
(2006), Akuma C (ep 45) - Buso RenkinBuso Renkinis a manga series written and drawn by Nobuhiro Watsuki, the creator of Rurouni Kenshin. Buso Renkin was serialized in Shueisha's shōnen magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from June 2003 to 2005, ending at 80 chapters. The individual chapters were collected by Shueisha into ten tankōbon volumes which were...
(2006), Crewmember Two - Super Robot Wars OG: Divine Wars (2006), Tenzan Nakajima
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006), Commander (ep 2, 10)
- Pururun! Shizuku-chanPururun! Shizuku-Chanis a popular child-aimed anime/manga series. It debut on 2003 as a manga series that grew popular throughout its years. Three years after its manga debut, on October 7, 2006, it was released on TV Tokyo as an anime....
(2006), Aseo-kun - Gegege no Kitarō (2007), Chef (ep 78), Chimi-Mouryou (ep 64), Fuushu (ep 41), Kouta's Father (ep 10), Michrophone Man (ep 69), Owner (ep 99)
- Pururun! Shizuku-chan Aha (2007), Aseo-kun
- H2O: Footprints in the SandH2O: Footprints in the SandH2O: Footprints in the Sand is a Japanese adult visual novel by Makura that was released on June 23, 2006 for the PC as a DVD; a version playable on the PlayStation 2 under the title H2O + followed on April 24, 2008 with adult content removed, but in its place will be additional scenarios and...
(2008), Teruo Hozumi - Porfy no Nagai Tabi (2008), Mario
- Hakaba Kitarō (2008), Co-Forest president (ep 6), Doctor (ep 1), Mizugami (ep 6, 7)
- Hakushaku to YōseiHakushaku to Yoseiis a series of light novels written by Mizue Tani and published in Japan by Shueisha. The story is serialized in Cobalt magazine and illustrated by Asako Takaboshi....
(2008), Marquess (ep 1) - Lupin III vs. Detective Conan (2009 special), SP
- Cross GameCross Gameis a romantic comedy baseball manga series by Mitsuru Adachi that was serialized by Shogakukan in Weekly Shōnen Sunday between 11 May 2005 and 17 February 2010 . It is collected in 17 tankōbon volumes, with the final volume published in April 2010, shortly after the end of the anime series...
(2009), Seiji Tsukishima - Dragon Ball Kai (2009), Mr. Popo
- Eden of the EastEden of the Eastis a Japanese anime television series, which premiered on Fuji TV's noitaminA timeslot on April 9, 2009. Created, directed and written by Kenji Kamiyama, it features character designs by Chika Umino and animation production by Production I.G...
(2009), Airport Staff (ep 2)
Films
- Dragon Quest: Dai no Daiboken Tachiagare! Aban no Shito (1992), Mariners C
- Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993), Moa
- Turn A Gundam: Earth Light (2002), Corin Nander
- Turn A Gundam: Moonlight Butterfly (2002), Corin Nander
- Crayon Shin-chan: Arashi wo Yobu! Yuuhi no Kasukabe Boys (2004), Justice's Subordinate
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Special EditionMobile Suit Gundam SEED: Special Editionare three special edition movies that were released following the conclusion of Gundam SEED.-Overview:Much like the Mobile Suit Gundam theatrical movies, the Gundam SEED: Special Edition movies are intended to be an override of the story from the TV series.These episodes are in fact a complete...
(2004), Fredrik Ades - Black Jack: The Two Doctors Of Darkness (2005), Doctor
- Sword of the StrangerSword of the Strangeris a 2007 Japanese anime feature film directed by Masahiro Andō and produced by Bones. The film follows Kotaro, a young boy who is hunted by the Ming from China for mysterious reasons. Among the Ming is a fearsome Western fighter named Luo-Lang, whose only desire is to find a worthy opponent...
(2007), Samurai
Original video animations
- Bewitching Nozomi (1992), Boxing Club member (volume 1), Jack (volume 3)
- Kamen Rider SD (1993), Kamen Rider X
- Kishin Corps (1993), Al (ep 6-7), Guard (ep 1), Mochizuki (ep 3)
- Fatal Fury 2: The New BattleFatal Fury 2: The New Battleis an anime TV Special based on the Neo Geo SNK video game, Fatal Fury 2 and is a sequel to the previous TV movie, Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf. The movie was directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi and once again features character designs by Masami Ōbari...
(1993), Ring Announcer - Fortune Quest (1993), Nol
- Grappler Baki (1994), Kongo Ryu
- Weather Report GirlWeather Report Girlis a two-episode anime yuri erotic OVA comedy series originally released in Japan in August 1994 by Toho and released in the U.S. on VHS in September 1996 and DVD August 2005 by The Right Stuf International. It is based on a softcore erotic manga by Tetsu Adachi...
(1994) - Fire EmblemFire Emblemis a fantasy tactical role-playing video game franchise developed by Intelligent Systems , the maker of Advance Wars , and published by Nintendo...
(1996), Dorga - Dokyusei 2Dokyusei 2is a video games published by ELF and sequel to Dokyusei. Dokyusei 2 was released in 1995 in DOS version and in 1997 in Windows version....
(1996), Akira Kawajiri - Twilight of the Dark MasterTwilight of the Dark Masteris a Japanese anime film based on a manga by Saki Okuse. It was produced by Masao Maruyama, directed by Akiyuki Shinbo, and the screenplay was written by Duane Dell'Amico. The film was distributed and licensed in 1997 by Urban Vision.-Plot:...
(1998), Squad Leader - All Purpose Cultural Cat-Girl Nuku Nuku DASH!All Purpose Cultural Cat-Girl Nuku Nuku DASH!, shortened to Nuku Nuku DASH, is a 12-episode Japanese anime OVA series and the third adaptation of the manga, All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku, created by Yuzo Takada. Nuku Nuku DASH was produced by the Banneko Dash Committee, which included Ashi Productions, MOVIC, and Starchild Records,...
(1998), Computer (ep 5), Director A (ep 1-3, 5-7, 9, 11), Man in Black A (ep 7), Townsperson B (ep 11) - Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Inferno (2005), Golem Rock
- Kimi ga Nozomu Eien: Next Season (2007), Souichirou Suzumiya (ep 1)
Video games
- Dynasty Warriors 3Dynasty Warriors 3is a hack and slash video game developed by Omega Force and published by Koei. It is third in the Dynasty Warriors series in North America and the second in the Shin Sangokumusou series in Japan. It is a spin-off from the video game Romance of the Three Kingdoms and based around a series of books...
, Huang Zhong and Zhang Jiao - Dynasty Warriors 4Dynasty Warriors 4is a hack and slash video game and the fourth installment in the popular Dynasty Warriors series. Dynasty Warriors 4 was developed by Omega Force and published by Koei. The game is available on PlayStation 2 and Xbox and is based on a series of books called Romance of the Three Kingdoms, written...
, Huang Zhong and Zhang Jiao - Langrisser ILangrisser IWarsong, known as ' in Japan, is a tactical role-playing game developed by Nihon Computer System . The first in the Langrisser series, it blended tactical warfare with RPG elements, similar to the Fire Emblem series...
, Zeldo - Langrisser IILangrisser IILangrisser II is the sequel to Warsong, and was never released outside Japan. Langrisser II was also remade on the Super Famicom by Masaya as Der Langrisser, which featured multiple paths through the game, greatly reduced difficulty, and improved graphics. A PC-FX port of the SNES version, Der...
, Zeldo - Rune Factory FrontierRune Factory FrontierRune Factory: Frontier is a simulation/role-playing video game developed by Neverland Co. and published by Marvelous Entertainment in Japan, Marvelous Entertainment USA and Xseed Games in North America, and Rising Star Games in Europe for the Wii video game console.On July 11, 2008, Marvelous...
(Tsubute) - Super Robot Wars Original Generation: Divine WarsSuper Robot Wars Original Generation: Divine Warsis a Japanese anime series, that retells the events from the Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation game, a game featuring only original characters and mechs created by Banpresto for the Super Robot Wars franchise. A sequel titled began airing on the October 1, 2010.-Summary:The anime is not a...
, Tenzan Nakajima - Super Robot Wars Original GenerationsSuper Robot Wars Original Generationsis a tactical role-playing game for the PlayStation 2. Original Generations is a remake of the two Original Generation games for the Game Boy Advance and is intended to celebrate the Super Robot Wars series' 15th anniversary...
, Tenzan Nakajima