Mei Nagano (永野 芽郁, Nagano Mei; born September 24, 1999), is a Japanese actress who first gained attention for starring…Mei Nagano (永野 芽郁, Nagano Mei; born September 24, 1999), is a Japanese actress who first gained attention for starring in the film My Love Story! (2015) and the 98th NHK asadora Half Blue Sky (2018). She received further recognition for the films Masked Ward (2020), And So the Baton Is Passed (2021), and Motherhood (2022).
Kenji Nojima (野島 健児, Nojima Kenji; born March 16, 1976) is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with the voice…Kenji Nojima (野島 健児, Nojima Kenji; born March 16, 1976) is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with the voice talent agency Aoni Production. His first major role in voice-over was Spark in the Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight series. He voiced Hikaru Ichijyo in a number of Macross-related video games in the 2000s. Other major roles include Yuto Kiba in High School DxD, Jade in Ultimate Muscle, Nobuchika Ginoza in Psycho-Pass, Keisaku Sato in Shakugan no Shana, Taihei Doma in Himouto! Umaru-chan, Yuna Roma Seiran in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Hazard/Submarine Robo in Sortie! Machine Robo Rescue, Prince Cayenne in Lady Jewelpet, Mamoru Chiba/Tuxedo Mask in Sailor Moon Crystal, Fumito Nanahara in Blood-C, and Masaki in Time of Eve. He is the son of Akio Nojima and is the younger brother of Hirofumi Nojima. He married Chie Sawaguchi in 2004 and has two children. Their eldest son, Touya Nojima (野島透也, Nojima Tōya), started working as an actor and voice actor since 2020.
Hirofumi Nojima (野島 裕史, Nojima Hirofumi) is a Japanese voice actor and narrator from Suginami, Tokyo who is affiliated…Hirofumi Nojima (野島 裕史, Nojima Hirofumi) is a Japanese voice actor and narrator from Suginami, Tokyo who is affiliated with Aoni Production. He is the son of voice actor Akio Nojima and the older brother of voice actor Kenji Nojima.
Mayuko Iwasa (岩佐 真悠子, Iwasa Mayuko; born February 24, 1987 in Nerima, Tokyo) is a former Japanese entertainer, model…Mayuko Iwasa (岩佐 真悠子, Iwasa Mayuko; born February 24, 1987 in Nerima, Tokyo) is a former Japanese entertainer, model, and actress. She was formerly represented by Platinum Production. Among numerous other television and film appearances, she played the lead role in the film adaptation of Kaoruko Himeno's novel Junan (受難, Passion).
Mai Kadowaki (門脇 舞以, Kadowaki Mai; born September 8, 1980) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokyo, Japan.…Mai Kadowaki (門脇 舞以, Kadowaki Mai; born September 8, 1980) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokyo, Japan. She was previously known as 門脇舞 (pronunciation identical).
Mayumi Shō (荘 真由美, Shō Mayumi; born February 5, 1965 in Tokyo) is a Japanese retired voice actress. She formerly worked…Mayumi Shō (荘 真由美, Shō Mayumi; born February 5, 1965 in Tokyo) is a Japanese retired voice actress. She formerly worked at Aoni Production and is now a director at Kekke Corporation. She is married to voice actor Keiichi Nanba.
Tetsu Inada (稲田 徹, Inada Tetsu; born July 1, 1972) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. Among his…Tetsu Inada (稲田 徹, Inada Tetsu; born July 1, 1972) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. Among his best known roles are the voice of main character Yōsuke Kadomatsu Zipang.
Teiji Ōmiya (大宮 悌二, Ōmiya Teiji; November 22, 1928 – December 23, 1994) was a Japanese actor, voice actor, and a member…Teiji Ōmiya (大宮 悌二, Ōmiya Teiji; November 22, 1928 – December 23, 1994) was a Japanese actor, voice actor, and a member of the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society when he died. He attended Nihon University, but withdrew before completing his degree. He was known for playing the roles of kind old men in many 1970s anime series. During his life, he achieved 3-dan in kendo. Ōmiya died at the age of 66 of colorectal cancer on December 23, 1994.
Minami Takahashi (高橋 みなみ, Takahashi Minami; born 8 April 1991) is a Japanese television personality and singer, best…Minami Takahashi (高橋 みなみ, Takahashi Minami; born 8 April 1991) is a Japanese television personality and singer, best known as the first General Director (総監督, sōkantoku) of idol girl group AKB48 and its network of sister groups. Nicknamed Takamina (たかみな), she is also a member of the subgroup no3b alongside fellow AKB48 graduates Minami Minegishi and Haruna Kojima – all three are currently affiliated with Mama&Son Inc.
Karen Miyama (美山加恋, Miyama Karen; born December 12, 1996) is a Japanese actress and voice actress. She used to be part…Karen Miyama (美山加恋, Miyama Karen; born December 12, 1996) is a Japanese actress and voice actress. She used to be part of the Gekidan Tohai talent agency, and is now part of Horipro talent agency. She portrayed the young Ann Uekusa in the live-action drama Sand Chronicles. In anime, she provided the voice of title character Momo Miyaura in the 2011 film A Letter to Momo, and she provides the voice of main character Ichika Usami a.k.a. Cure Whip in Kirakira PreCure a la Mode and the voice Maika Chōno in Aikatsu Friends!.
Ayaka Saitō (齋藤 彩夏, Saitō Ayaka; born 2 June 1988) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and comedienne formerly…Ayaka Saitō (齋藤 彩夏, Saitō Ayaka; born 2 June 1988) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and comedienne formerly employed by Vocal before transferring to remax. She is best known for voicing Momiji Sohma in Fruits Basket, Tomoka Rana Jude in Girls Bravo, Mitsukuni Haninozuka in Ouran High School Host Club, and Ruby in the Jewelpet franchise. Saitō has great respect for her Ouran co-star Maaya Sakamoto, and calls the older lady "Onee-sama" (お姉さま), a very respectful way of saying "elder sister"). On 31 December 2015, Saitō announced that she left Vocal company. On 1 August 2019, it was announced that Saitō left Remax to join Aoni Production.
Kaito Ishikawa (石川 界人, Ishikawa Kaito; born (1993-10-13)October 13, 1993) is a Japanese voice actor, affiliated with…Kaito Ishikawa (石川 界人, Ishikawa Kaito; born (1993-10-13)October 13, 1993) is a Japanese voice actor, affiliated with Stay Luck. He voiced Nero in Devil May Cry, Genos in One-Punch Man, Tenya Iida in My Hero Academia, Tsumugi Aoba in Ensemble Stars!!, Tobio Kageyama in Haikyu!!, and Jin Enjoji in Dandadan.
Megumi Toyoguchi (豊口 めぐみ, Toyoguchi Megumi; born January 2, 1978) is a Japanese voice actress. Some of her starring…Megumi Toyoguchi (豊口 めぐみ, Toyoguchi Megumi; born January 2, 1978) is a Japanese voice actress. Some of her starring roles are Yao Sakurakouji in Miami Guns, Ran Kotobuki in Super Gals!, Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist (first anime), Sei Sato in Maria-sama ga Miteru, Hikari (Dawn) in Pokémon, Revy in Black Lagoon, Seiren/Ellen Kurokawa/Cure Beat in Suite Precure and Miriallia Haw in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED & Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. In video games, she voiced Paine in Final Fantasy X-2, Junko Enoshima in Danganronpa, Rosie in Valkyria Chronicles, Yukari Takeba in Persona 3 (which was adapted into a film series) and Aqua in Kingdom Hearts.
Kumi Domon (土門 久美, Domon Kumi; née Uchino (内野), born on February 22, 1971), better known by her stage name Etsuko…Kumi Domon (土門 久美, Domon Kumi; née Uchino (内野), born on February 22, 1971), better known by her stage name Etsuko Kozakura (小桜エツコ, Kozakura Etsuko), is a Japanese voice actress from Mizuho. She was formerly with Ohsawa Jimusho, but now heads her own agency called Little Portal with husband Jin Domon. Some of her major roles are Daizu Noyama in Azuki-chan, along with Yukana Nogami, Ryo-Ohki in the Tenchi Muyo! series, Coquelicot along with Noriko Hidaka and Kikuko Inoue in Sakura Wars, Piplup in Pokémon, Tamama in Sgt. Frog, and Yōhei Yamada in Chi's Sweet Home. In video games, she is the voice of Omochao in the Sonic series, Jibanyan in the Yo-kai Watch series, and Yoriko Nikaidou alongside Sakiko Tamagawa, Akiko Hiramtsu and Rica Matsumoto of JAM Projects, Sakakibara Yoshiko, and Akira Ishida in You're Under Arrest!, You're Under Arrest! Fast and Furious Season 2 & Your Under Arrest Full Throttle Season 3.
Makoto Terada (寺田 誠, Terada Makoto; born August 8, 1944), better known by his stage name of Mugihito (麦人), is a…Makoto Terada (寺田 誠, Terada Makoto; born August 8, 1944), better known by his stage name of Mugihito (麦人), is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Musashino, Tokyo. Mugihito was formerly credited under his birth name and also Mugihito Amachi (天地 麦人, Amachi Mugihito).
Takumi Yamazaki (Japanese: 山崎 たくみ, romanized: Yamazaki Takumi, born Isao Yamazaki Japanese: 山崎 功, romanized: Yamazaki…Takumi Yamazaki (Japanese: 山崎 たくみ, romanized: Yamazaki Takumi, born Isao Yamazaki Japanese: 山崎 功, romanized: Yamazaki Isao, 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 took over many of the characters played by Kaneto Shiozawa after his death.
Yoshiko Matsuo (松尾 佳子, Matsuo Yoshiko; born March 5, 1944), is a Japanese voice actress and narrator affiliated with…Yoshiko Matsuo (松尾 佳子, Matsuo Yoshiko; born March 5, 1944), is a Japanese voice actress and narrator affiliated with Sigma Seven. She is best known for her anime voice roles as Michi Shimura in Mach GoGoGo, Flone Robinson in The Swiss Family Robinson: Flone of the Mysterious Island, Akino "Grandma" Ametsuchi in Aria, Tae Hoshizora in Smile PreCure!, Shiemi's Grandmother in Blue Exorcist, Penny Phelps in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, John Yamada in Crayon Shin-chan, and Keiko Kamikita in Invincible Super Man Zambot 3. She is also very well known in Japan for being the Japanese voice actress of the Sanrio character Keroppi Hasunoue in various Hello Kitty and numerous productions since 1989.
Nachi Nozawa (野沢 那智, Nozawa Nachi; January 13, 1938 – October 30, 2010) was a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator…Nachi Nozawa (野沢 那智, Nozawa Nachi; January 13, 1938 – October 30, 2010) was a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator, and theatre director from Tokyo. He was affiliated with Office PAC at the time of his death. His real name was Yasutomo Nozawa (野沢 那智, Nozawa Yasutomo). Nozawa was the official dub-over artist of Al Pacino and Alain Delon, and also dubbed the roles of Giuliano Gemma, Robert Redford, Bruce Willis, Dustin Hoffman, Christopher Walken, David McCallum, Don Johnson, Willem Dafoe, and James Woods. In the animation field, He was known as his roles in Cobra (as Cobra), Dororo (as Hyakkimaru), Gokū no Daibōken (as Sanzo), Sakura Wars series (as Oni-Ou), and Hellsing (as Alexander Anderson). On October 30, 2010, Nozawa died at a Tokyo hospital of lung cancer. He was 72 years old at the time of his death. A year after his death, he was honored with a Special Merit Award in the 5th Seiyu Awards.
Mikako Ichikawa (市川 実日子, Ichikawa Mikako; born 13 June 1978) is a Japanese actress and model born in Tokyo. She has…Mikako Ichikawa (市川 実日子, Ichikawa Mikako; born 13 June 1978) is a Japanese actress and model born in Tokyo. She has appeared in films including Blue (2002), Cutie Honey (2004), Memories of Matsuko (2006) and Shin Godzilla (2016). Her older sister is the actress and model Miwako Ichikawa.
Shoji Gatoh (賀東 招二, Gatō Shōji; born (1971-07-11)July 11, 1971) is a Japanese author and anime screenwriter from Shiga…Shoji Gatoh (賀東 招二, Gatō Shōji; born (1971-07-11)July 11, 1971) is a Japanese author and anime screenwriter from Shiga Prefecture, Japan. He is best known for the creation of the Full Metal Panic! franchise that includes light novels, manga and anime. Gatoh first met with Koichi Chigira by accident when he bumped into him in Shinjuku when he was late for work. Later on, the two were shocked to meet with one another in the Gonzo Digimation office. The two would eventually team up to create the Full Metal Panic! anime television series.
Shihori Kanjiya (貫地谷 しほり, Kanjiya Shihori; born December 12, 1985) is a Japanese actress. She is nicknamed Shi-chan…Shihori Kanjiya (貫地谷 しほり, Kanjiya Shihori; born December 12, 1985) is a Japanese actress. She is nicknamed Shi-chan (しーちゃん), Shihorin (しほりん), and Kan-chan (貫ちゃん). Kanjiya dropped out from Otsuma Women's University.
Shiho Takano (高野 志穂, Takano Shiho; born October 21, 1979, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress who is represented by…Shiho Takano (高野 志穂, Takano Shiho; born October 21, 1979, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress who is represented by the talent agency, Tom company. Takano's husband is actor Yukiya Kitamura.
Sumire Haruno (春野寿美礼, Haruno Sumire) (born 15 December 1972) is a Japanese actress from Komae, Tokyo, a former member…Sumire Haruno (春野寿美礼, Haruno Sumire) (born 15 December 1972) is a Japanese actress from Komae, Tokyo, a former member of Takarazuka Revue, specializing in otokoyaku. She joined the revue in 1991, became the top star of Flower Troupe in 2002 and resigned from the company in 2007. Her real name is Masako Osada (長田雅子 Osada Masako). Her nicknames are Osa and Masa-chan (as called by Jun Sena). She is the first otokoyaku of her class (77th) to reach the top star status (followed by classmate and former troupe-mate Hikaru Asami by 3 months). Her top star run is second longest in Flower Troupe history (66 months).
Makoto Rei (礼 真琴, born 2 December) is a Japanese actress and a former Takarazuka Revue otokoyaku (男役, "male role"). She…Makoto Rei (礼 真琴, born 2 December) is a Japanese actress and a former Takarazuka Revue otokoyaku (男役, "male role"). She was a leading actress of the Star Troupe (Top Star).
Yuki Kaida (甲斐田 ゆき, Kaida Yuki) (born November 30, 1974) is a Japanese voice actress. Although she has an extensive…Yuki Kaida (甲斐田 ゆき, Kaida Yuki) (born November 30, 1974) is a Japanese voice actress. Although she has an extensive vocal range, voicing a large variety of characters throughout her career, she is commonly typecasted as young males, achieving mainstream success as her roles in Hunter × Hunter as Kurapika, The Prince of Tennis as Shusuke Fuji, Shōnen Onmyōji as Abe no Masahiro. and Hetalia: Axis Powers and Hetalia World Series as China or Yao Wang. She was formerly affiliated with the talent management agency Toritori Office, but is currently freelance. Kaida is one of the few Japanese voice actors to have completed their formal education in the United States. Consequently, Kaida is multilingual with varying degrees of fluency apart from Japanese. Kaida is lovingly nicknamed Yukki (ゆっきー) by her Japanese fans.
Haruka Fuwa (不破 遥香, Fuwa Haruka; born November 26, 1993), better known as Fuwa-chan (フワちゃん, Fuwa-chan), is a Japanese…Haruka Fuwa (不破 遥香, Fuwa Haruka; born November 26, 1993), better known as Fuwa-chan (フワちゃん, Fuwa-chan), is a Japanese comedian, YouTuber, and professional wrestler. She is known for her blunt way of speaking and signature "devil horns" hairstyle. She is currently signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom.
Yumie Nishiogi (西荻 弓絵; born September 3, 1960) is a Japanese screenwriter. Born in Tokyo and graduated from Keio…Yumie Nishiogi (西荻 弓絵; born September 3, 1960) is a Japanese screenwriter. Born in Tokyo and graduated from Keio University.
Yasuko Tamada (玉田 育子, tamada yasuko; born (1967-06-30)June 30, 1967) is a Japanese female mixed martial arts (MMA)…Yasuko Tamada (玉田 育子, tamada yasuko; born (1967-06-30)June 30, 1967) is a Japanese female mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. She previously fought as a flyweight in the Valkyrie promotion and was the only Valkyrie Flyweight Champion. She later fought for Jewels and last competed for Deep. Tamada was once ranked as the #6 female atomweight (96-106 lb) fighter in the world according to the Unified Women's Mixed Martial Arts Rankings.
Cent Chihiro Chittiii (Japanese: セントチヒロ・チッチ, Hepburn: Sento Chihiro Chitchi), also known as Cent (stylized in all caps)…Cent Chihiro Chittiii (Japanese: セントチヒロ・チッチ, Hepburn: Sento Chihiro Chitchi), also known as Cent (stylized in all caps) and Chihiro Katō (加藤千尋), is a Japanese singer, idol and actor. She is a former member of the idol group Bish. She released her debut solo album, Per→cent→age, in August 2023.
Hiroshi Yasuda (born 1944) is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Tokyo and works as a Consultant for Nippon…Hiroshi Yasuda (born 1944) is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Tokyo and works as a Consultant for Nippon Telegraph and Telephone. In the sphere of international standardization, together with Leonardo Chiariglione he founded the Moving Picture Experts Group which standardized MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3, better known as MP3. Prof. Hiroshi Yasuda received his B.E., M.E. and Dr.E. degrees from the University of Tokyo, Japan in 1967, 1969, and 1972 respectively. Thereafter, he joined the Electrical Communication Laboratories of NTT in 1972 where he has been involved in works on Video Coding, Facsimile Network, Image Processing, Telepresence, B-ISDN Network and Services, Internet and Computer Communication Applications. He worked four years (1988–1992) as the Executive Manager of Visual Media Lab. of NTT Human Interface Labs., and served three years (1992–1995) as the Executive Manager of System Services Department of NTT Business Communications Systems Headquarters and became vice president, Director of NTT Information and Communication Systems Laboratories at Yokosuka since July 1995. After serving twenty-five years for NTT (1972–1997) he left NTT to work at The University of Tokyo. From 2003 until 2005 he was acting director of The Center for Collaborative Research (CCR) and is now a Professor at Tokyo Denki University. He is a member of the IT Strategic Headquarters (Japan). Professor Yasuda also served as the International Organization for Standardization's chairperson of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29 (JPEG/MPEG Standardization) from 1991 - 1999. He has served as a guest editor of IEEE Journal on SAC several times, such as Vol.11, No.1. and has served as The Exhibition Chair of 1996 Multimedia Systems Conference sponsored by Computer Society. He also served as the president of DAVIC (Digital Audio Video Council) from 1996 -1998. He has received numerous awards, including the Takayanagi Award in 1987, the Achievement Award of EICEJ in 1995, The EMMY from The National Academy of Television Arts and Science in 1995, the IEEE fellowship grade in 1998 for contributions to the international standardization activities on video coding technologies and the research and development of visual communications and multimedia communications systems, the Charles Proteus Steinmetz Award from IEEE in 2000, the Takayanagi Award in 2005 and The Medal with Purple Ribbon from The Emperor of Japan in 2009. He is a Life Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of EICEJ and IPSJ, and a member of Television Institute. He wrote International Standardization of Multimedia Coding in 1991, MPEG/International Standardization of Multimedia Coding in 1994, The Base for the Digital Image Coding in 1995, The Text for Internet in 1996, The Text for MPEG" in 2002 and The Text for Content Distribution in 2003.
Izumi Mori (森 泉, Mori Izumi; born October 18, 1982, in Minato, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese model and tarento…Izumi Mori (森 泉, Mori Izumi; born October 18, 1982, in Minato, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese model and tarento represented by Walk Zero. Her father is Japanese, while her mother is Italian-American.
Ami Koshimizu (小清水 亜美, Koshimizu Ami; born February 15, 1986) is a Japanese actress and singer. She has voiced many…Ami Koshimizu (小清水 亜美, Koshimizu Ami; born February 15, 1986) is a Japanese actress and singer. She has voiced many different types of characters, from young girls to adult women, as well as boys and animals. Her roles include leads such as Ryuko Matoi in Kill la Kill, Charlotte E. Yeager in Strike Witches series, Kallen Stadtfeld in Code Geass, Anemone in Eureka Seven, Irina Tachibana in Rio: Rainbow Gate, Nadja Applefield in Ashita no Nadja, Leonmitchelli Galette Des Rois in Dog Days, Shizuri Mugino in A Certain Scientific Railgun series, Yumi Hoshino in KimiKiss: Pure Rouge, Takuto Hasegawa in Magician's Academy, Hibiki Hojo in Suite PreCure, Nanaka Yatsushiro in Myself ; Yourself, Ersha in Cross Ange, Himari Noihara in Omamori Himari, Sailor Jupiter in Sailor Moon Crystal, Mikumo Guynemer in Macross Delta, Nodoka Haramura in Saki, Tenma Tsukamoto in School Rumble, Holo in Spice and Wolf, Ibuki Mioda from the Danganronpa series, and Yang Xiao Long in both RWBY (Japanese dub) and RWBY: Ice Queendom. In video games, she voiced notable characters like Agnès Oblige in Bravely Default, Mai Shiranui since KOF Sky Stage, Mist in Rune Factory, Rimurisu in Tears to Tiara, Rinka in the Atelier series, Hoshimi Miyabi in Zenless Zone Zero (Japanese Dub), Tsuruhime in Sengoku Basara, Yukiko Amagi in Persona 4, Captain/Major Claire Rieveldt and Musse Egret in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series, Beidou (Hokuto in Japanese) in Genshin Impact (Japanese Dub), and Zima and Projekt Red in Arknights. She also is known for her dubbing role for Thailand films which starred Yanin Vismitananda. In addition, she also voiced in the live action anime film Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis.
Kanako Yonekura (米倉加奈子, Yonekura Kanako; born 29 October 1976 in Kodaira, Tokyo) is a badminton player from Japan.…Kanako Yonekura (米倉加奈子, Yonekura Kanako; born 29 October 1976 in Kodaira, Tokyo) is a badminton player from Japan. Yonekura won the gold in women's singles of the badminton tournament in the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games, by defeating Gong Zhichao of People's Republic of China in the final. She played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics, losing to Camilla Martin of Denmark in the round of 32.
Masako Nozawa (Japanese: 野沢 雅子, Hepburn: Nozawa Masako; born October 25, 1936) is a Japanese actress. Beginning work as…Masako Nozawa (Japanese: 野沢 雅子, Hepburn: Nozawa Masako; born October 25, 1936) is a Japanese actress. Beginning work as a child actress at the age of three, by the time she became an adult, voice acting had inadvertently become her main occupation. Throughout her career, Nozawa has been affiliated with Production Baobab, 81 Produce, the self-owned Office Nozawa and Aoni Production. She is best known as the voice of Son Goku in the Dragon Ball franchise, beginning with its first animated adaptation in 1986. She also voices most of the character's male relatives, namely Son Gohan, Son Goten, and Bardock. Nozawa's other roles include Kitarō in GeGeGe no Kitarō (1968, 1971, 2008, 2017), Doraemon in the 1973 anime, and Tetsurō Hoshino in Galaxy Express 999 (1978, 1979). A pioneer of voice acting in Japan, Nozawa is the first voice actor to be honored as a Person of Cultural Merit by the Japanese government and the first to win the Kikuchi Kan Prize. Her other accolades include an Animation Kobe Award, Tokyo Anime Award, Seiyu Award, Japanese Movie Critics Award and Japan Academy Film Prize. Her work voicing Goku in Dragon Ball video games has earned her two Guinness World Records, including for the longest video game voice acting career. Nozawa is a vice president of the Japan Actors Union. Her husband was fellow voice actor Masaaki Tsukada.
Kyōsei Tsukui (津久井 教生, Tsukui Kyōsei) is a Japanese retired voice actor who worked for 81 Produce. On October 1, 2019…Kyōsei Tsukui (津久井 教生, Tsukui Kyōsei) is a Japanese retired voice actor who worked for 81 Produce. On October 1, 2019, Tsukui revealed that he has been diagnosed with ALS and has been using a cane and wheelchair to help with his mobility. On February 17, 2023, Tsukui revealed that he has lost his voice and has retired from voice acting as a result of undergoing a tracheotomy. He is also no longer able to use his arms or legs and only communicates through digital software. During 2025, he wrote a book on his life, typed using eye-tracking technology. In February 2026, it was announced to be published later that year, on April 27, 2026.
Hitoshi Hidetada (Japanese: 日翔志 英忠; born August 14, 1997 as Hitoshi Sawada (沢田 日登志, Sawada Hitoshi)) is a Japanese…Hitoshi Hidetada (Japanese: 日翔志 英忠; born August 14, 1997 as Hitoshi Sawada (沢田 日登志, Sawada Hitoshi)) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tachikawa, Tokyo and wrestles for Oitekaze stable.
Miyakawa Sae (宮川 紗江, Miyagawa Sae) is a Japanese retired artistic gymnast. She represented Japan at the 2014 Summer…Miyakawa Sae (宮川 紗江, Miyagawa Sae) is a Japanese retired artistic gymnast. She represented Japan at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics and won a bronze medal on the vault. She also competed at the 2015 World Championships where she finished fourth on the floor exercise and at the 2017 World Championships where she finished eighth on the vault. She was a member of the team that won a gold medal at the 2015 Asian Championships, and individually, she won the silver medal on the vault and the bronze medal on the floor exercise. She also represented Japan at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Kazushige Nagashima (長嶋 一茂, Nagashima Kazushige; born January 26, 1966) is a Japanese tarento, sports commentator and…Kazushige Nagashima (長嶋 一茂, Nagashima Kazushige; born January 26, 1966) is a Japanese tarento, sports commentator and former professional baseball player. His father is Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima.
Hiroshi Sekiguchi (関口 宏, Sekiguchi Hiroshi; born 13 July 1943) is a Japanese actor, tarento, television presenter…Hiroshi Sekiguchi (関口 宏, Sekiguchi Hiroshi; born 13 July 1943) is a Japanese actor, tarento, television presenter, newscaster, businessman and manager. He is a representative of the talent agency Sankei. He lives in Setagaya, Tokyo. He is the eldest of two brothers. Sekiguchi's father is Shuji Sano, who was also an actor, and his brother is Mamoru Sano. His wife is singer Sachiko Nishida, and his son is actor and tarento Tomohiro Sekiguchi. Sekiguchi's grandfather is Kamijiro Sekiguchi (Konsan Sekiguchi) who was a steeplejack for the National Diet Building. His high school classmate was Ryuzo Hayashi, who was also an actor.
Monta Mino (みの もんた, Mino Monta), born Norio Minorikawa (御法川 法男, Minorikawa Norio; 22 August 1944 – 1 March 2025), was a…Monta Mino (みの もんた, Mino Monta), born Norio Minorikawa (御法川 法男, Minorikawa Norio; 22 August 1944 – 1 March 2025), was a Japanese television presenter. Mino was recognized by the Guinness World Records as being the TV host with the most hours of live TV appearances in a week (22 hours, 15 seconds), as of April 2008. This breaks his earlier 2006 record of 21 hours, 42 minutes.
Rie Azami (薊 理絵, Azami Rie; born January 11, 1989) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender. She plays for…Rie Azami (薊 理絵, Azami Rie; born January 11, 1989) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender. She plays for Chifure AS Elfen Saitama. She has also played for the Japan national team.
Shin Kobayashi (小林 心, Kobayashi Shin; née Yazawa (矢沢), born March 16, 1981, in Tokyo, Japan), better known as Shin…Shin Kobayashi (小林 心, Kobayashi Shin; née Yazawa (矢沢), born March 16, 1981, in Tokyo, Japan), better known as Shin Yazawa (矢沢 心, Yazawa Shin), is a Japanese actress and entertainer who is represented by the talent agency, Japan Music Entertainment. Yazawa graduated from Chiba Prefectural Funabashi Code High School. Her husband is K-1 kick-boxer Masato. Yazawa debuted in the film Bounce ko Gals after passing the audition in 1997. Her first lead role was in the film Scramble Hearts in 2004.
Satomi Kōrogi (こおろぎ さとみ, Kōrogi Satomi; born November 14, 1962) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer, narrator…Satomi Kōrogi (こおろぎ さとみ, Kōrogi Satomi; born November 14, 1962) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer, narrator, and disc jockey from Tokyo. Her birth name is Satomi Kōrogi (興梠 さとみ) and she is affiliated with Production Baobab. She is best known for her roles as the titular character in Chi's Sweet Home, Himawari Nohara in Crayon Shin-chan, Misty's Togepi and Togetic in both the Japanese and English versions of Pokémon, Goma-chan in Shonen Ashibe and May from Guilty Gear. In addition to Togepi, Kōrogi also voiced Ritchie's Pikachu nicknamed "Sparky" in the first season of Pokémon. She also voiced Casey's Chikorita, Bayleef and Meganium during the Johto series. She is also bilingual; her first language being Japanese and her second language being English.
Kōji Tsujitani (辻谷 耕史, Tsujitani Kōji; April 26, 1962 – October 17, 2018) was a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator…Kōji Tsujitani (辻谷 耕史, Tsujitani Kōji; April 26, 1962 – October 17, 2018) was a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator and director of audiography credited for voicing many anime and video game characters. He was formerly affiliated with Sigma Seven. He married Kumiko Watanabe in 2012. He died of a stroke on October 17, 2018.
Romi Park (朴 璐美, Paku Romi; born January 22, 1972) is a Japanese actress and singer. She graduated from the Toho Gakuen…Romi Park (朴 璐美, Paku Romi; born January 22, 1972) is a Japanese actress and singer. She graduated from the Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music and studied Korean at the Korean Language Institute (한국어학당) in Yonsei University. She won numerous awards, including the Best Actress Award at the 1st Seiyu Awards. Park is known for her roles as tough, calm and mature preteen or teenage boys who are often called prodigies in their fictional universes (for example, Tao Ren, Ken Ichijouji, Tōshirō Hitsugaya, Edward Elric, Kosuke Ueki and Natsume Hyūga). Her female roles also fit the "tough lady/punk girl" archetype (Temari, Nana Osaki and Teresa of the Faint Smile).
Kazuhito Tadano (多田野 数人, Tadano Kazuhito; born April 25, 1980) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He…Kazuhito Tadano (多田野 数人, Tadano Kazuhito; born April 25, 1980) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. He is currently the pitching coach for the Fighters' farm team in the Eastern League.
Shinji Ogawa (小川真司, Ogawa Shinji; born February 19, 1941 – March 7, 2015) was a Japanese actor, voice actor and…Shinji Ogawa (小川真司, Ogawa Shinji; born February 19, 1941 – March 7, 2015) was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Setagaya, Tokyo. He was affiliated with the Herringbone agency. He was best known as the dubover artist for Michael Douglas and Timothy Dalton, and for voicing Hyō in Fist of the North Star.
