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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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Anime
- Legend of the Galactic HeroesLegend of the Galactic Heroesis a series of science fiction novels by Yoshiki Tanaka. An anime adaptation of the novels by Artland ran from 1988 to 2000 as well as a manga based on the novels, with art by Katsumi Michihara...
(1988 OVA), Hauf (ep 63) - 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 TV series), Mikoshiba - Dirty Pair FlashDirty Pair Flashis a humorous science fiction anime and manga franchise based on the light novel series by Haruka Takachiho.Although it is often said that these are younger versions of the original Lovely Angels Kei and Yuri, in truth this series is an alternate universe telling of Dirty Pair, set in the years...
(1994 OVA), Transvestite (1) - Romeo and the Black Brothers (1995 TV series), Lanbert
- Wedding PeachWedding Peachis a shōjo manga by Nao Yazawa and Sukehiro Tomita that was originally serialized in Shogakukan's Ciao magazine. In North America it is translated and published by VIZ Media in its entirety, comprising six volumes....
(1995 TV series), Wolfen (ep 28) - Fushigi YûgiFushigi Yugi, also known as Curious Play, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yu Watase. Shogakukan published Fushigi Yûgi in Shōjo Comic in its original serialized form from May 1992 through June 1996. Viz Media released the manga series in English in North America starting in 1999...
(1995 TV series), Tatara - Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto RangerJuuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Rangeris a 1995 Japanese anime television series. The Eto Rangers are based on the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac.- Summary :The Eto Rangers ride in Space-Time Transmitting Machine Kirinda to repair the Novel Worlds of Mugen. The Eto Rangers are anthropomorphic animals, each representing one of the...
(1995 TV series), Drago - Hyper DollHyper Dollis a manga series created by Shimpei Itoh. It was adapted in 1995 into a two episode OVA about two alien androids that are sent from space to defend the Earth...
(1995 OVA), Student - Dokkan! Robotendon (1995 TV series), Ugarlic
- Case ClosedCase ClosedCase Closed, known as in Japan, is a Japanese detective manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama. The series is serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday since February 2, 1994, and has been collected in 73 tankōbon volumes as of September 2011...
(1996 TV series), Akira Doi (ep 294-295), detective C (ep 219), Yuuji Kisaki (ep 252) - Brave Command DagwonBrave Command Dagwonis a Japanese anime series begun in 1996, created by Sunrise under the direction of Akira Oguro and Tetsuya Yanagisawa, and was the seventh Yūsha or "Brave" metaseries funded by Takara and produced by Sunrise....
(1996 TV series), Sawamura Shin - Landlock (1996 OVA)
- Those Who Hunt ElvesThose Who Hunt Elvesis a manga series and an anime television series by Yu Yagami, released in North America on VHS and DVD by ADV Films. The plot revolves around three travellers, the eponymous "Elf Hunters", and the elven sorceress Mistress Celcia.-Plot:...
(1996 TV series), Anago Pirate (ep 1) - Perfect BluePerfect Blueis a 1997 Japanese animated psychological thriller film directed by Satoshi Kon and written by Kon and Sadayuki Murai based on the novel of the same name by Yoshikazu Takeuchi. Junko Iwao plays Mima Kirigoe, a member of a Japanese pop-idol group called "CHAM!", who decides to pursue her career as...
(1997 film) - Master of Mosquiton '99 (1997 TV series), newscaster (ep 10)
- Yūsha Shirei Daguon: Suishō no Hitomi no Shōnen (1997 OVA), Shin Sawamura/Armor Shin
- Wild CardzWild CardzWild Cardz, known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written by Noritaka Suzuki. It was adapted into a two-episode original video animation anime in 1997, directed by Yasuchika Nagaoka. It was released in Japan by Studio OX, Movic and BMG Victor Japan...
(1998 OVA), You Jinbo - Outlaw StarOutlaw Staris a seinen manga series written and illustrated by Takehiko Itō and his affiliated Morning Star Studio. The series is a space opera/Space Western that takes place in the "Toward Stars Era" universe in which spacecraft are capable of traveling faster than the speed of light...
(1998 TV series), Onok (ep 8) - Cowboy BebopCowboy Bebopis a critically acclaimed and award-winning 1998 Japanese anime series directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, written by Keiko Nobumoto, and produced by Sunrise. Its 26 episodes comprise a complete storyline: set in 2071, the series follows the adventures, misadventures and tragedies of five bounty...
(1998 TV series), Police 1 - Lost UniverseLost Universeis a series of science fiction light novels, running from 1992 to 2000, by Japanese author Hajime Kanzaka. It was later adapted into a 26-episode anime television series that ran throughout the summer of 1998 on TV Tokyo during the same time slot that the anime depiction of Kanzaka's previous work,...
(1998 TV series), Terrorist (ep 8) - Serial Experiments LainSerial Experiments LainSerial Experiments Lain is an anime series directed by Ryutaro Nakamura, original character design by Yoshitoshi ABe, screenplay written by Chiaki J. Konaka, and produced by Yasuyuki Ueda for Triangle Staff. It was broadcast on TV Tokyo from July to September 1998...
(1998 TV series), Middle-aged man - Gregory Horror ShowGregory Horror ShowGregory Horror Show is a 3D CGI animated television series created by Naomi Iwata and televised by the Asahi National Broadcasting Co.-Story:...
(1999 TV series), Clock Master - Seraphim CallSeraphim Callis a Japanese anime series by Sunrise from 1999. Seraphim Call may be considered avant-garde in several respects. For example: it is an anthology of individual stories while most other anime is serialized...
(1999 TV series), police officer (ep 8) - Hunter x Hunter (1999 TV series), Zepairu (ep 57)
- Gate KeepersGate Keepersis primarily a role-playing game for the PlayStation. The game was then adapted into a manga series written by and drawn by Keiji Gotoh and an anime series produced by Gonzo, and first aired on April 3, 2000.....
(2000 TV series), Teacher - NieA 7 (2000 TV series), Butcher
- Kikaider (2000 TV series), Orange Ant
- Baki the GrapplerBaki the GrapplerGrappler Baki , or Baki the Grappler, is a manga series written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki. It was originally serialized in the Weekly Shōnen Champion from 1991 to 1999, lasting 42 collected volumes...
(2001 TV series), Kizaki - Cosmic Baton Girl Comet-sanCosmic Baton Girl Comet-sanis a manga series by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, which was adapted into a 43 episode Japanese anime series, about a princess of the fictional Harmonica Star country. Directed by Mamoru Kanbe, the anime premiered on TV Tokyo from 1 April 2001 to 27 January 2002...
(2001 TV series), Keitarou Toukichi - Grappler Baki Maximum Tournament (2001 TV series)
- HellsingHellsingis a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kouta Hirano. It first premiered in Young King Ours in 1997 and ended in September 2008. The individual chapters are collected and published in tankōbon volumes by Shōnen Gahosha. As of March 2009 all chapters have been released in 10 volumes in...
(2001 TV series), Jack (ep 1) - Rave MasterRave Master, is a manga series written and illustrated by Hiro Mashima. The manga was serialized in Shōnen Magazine from July 1999 through July 2005, and published in thirty-five tankōbon by Kodansha. The manga series was licensed for an English release in North America by Tokyopop until Kodansha allowed...
(2001 TV series), Rize - Fushigi Yûgi Eikoden (2001 OVA), Mayo's Father
- 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 TV series), Nagira - Transformers: ArmadaTransformers: ArmadaTransformers: Armada, known in Japan as , is a Transformers animated series, comic series and toy line which ran from 2002–2003. It was originally scheduled for 2001, however was delayed until early-2002...
(2002 TV series), Shockwave, StarScream - Matriculated (2003 OVA), Chyron
- Second Renaissance (2003 OVA)
- Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island (2003 OVA), Zepairu
- Kino's JourneyKino's Journey, shortened to Kino's Journey, is a Japanese light novel series written by Keiichi Sigsawa, with illustrations by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. The series originally started serialization in volume five of MediaWorks' now-defunct light novel magazine Dengeki hp on March 17, 2000...
(2003 TV series), Sakura's father (ep 13) - 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 TV series), Captain (ep 5), Doctor (ep 16) - Transformers: EnergonTransformers: EnergonTransformers: Energon, known in Japan as , is the 2004–2005 Transformers toyline, animated series and comic book series, another co-production between Hasbro and Takara and a direct sequel to Transformers: Armada...
(2004 TV series), Dr. Brian Jones, Shockwave/Shock Fleet, Airglide - Mars Daybreak (2004 TV series), Yagami "Shinigami" Arian
- Speed GrapherSpeed Grapheris a 2005 anime series created by Gonzo. The series ran for 24 episodes from April to October 2005 on TV Asahi. In 2006, it was licensed for release in North America by Funimation Entertainment and aired on the Independent Film Channel between March 7 and August 15, 2008...
(2005 TV series), Shiina (Ginza's lackey) - Gun Sword (2005 TV series), Denehee (ep 4)
- Gunparade Orchestra (2005 TV series), Taihei Oosako
- KekkaishiKekkaishiis a supernatural manga series written and illustrated by Yellow Tanabe. It was serialized in Japan by Shogakukan in the manga magazine Shōnen Sunday from 2003 to 2011 , and licensed for an English-language release in North America by Viz Media. It was adapted as a fifty-two episode anime series by...
(2006 TV series), Tokimori Hazama - Ray the AnimationRay the AnimationRay the Animation is a science fiction anime television series based on a manga by Yoshitomi Akihito. It ran from April 6, 2006 through June 29, 2006.-Plot:...
(2006 TV series), H-ring man - MusashiMusashiMusashi may refer to:* Japanese corvette Musashi * Japanese battleship Musashi* Musashi , a 1935 novel by Eiji Yoshikawa* Musashi's, a Japanese feline musical group* Brave Fencer Musashi, a 1998 Playstation video game...
(2006 TV series), Danjyou - 009-1009-1is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shotaro Ishinomori. The manga was serialized in the Futabasha publication Weekly Manga Action from 1967 to 1970, then returned briefly in 1974. The story concerns Miléne Hoffman , a female cyborg who works as a secret agent...
(2006 TV series), Ivan Godunov (ep 1) - Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006 TV series), Odysseus Eu Britannia (ep 24)
- Gegege no Kitarō (2007 TV series 5/2007), Masaoka (ep 34)
- Darker than BlackDarker than Blackis an anime television series, created, directed and written by Tensai Okamura and animated by Bones. It premiered across Japan from April 5, 2007 on MBS, TBS, and its affiliated broadcast stations, with its satellite television premiere in Japan on Animax in May 2007. The music for the series is...
(2007 TV series), Luco (eps 3,4) - Kara no Kyōkai: The Garden of Sinners (2007 film), Tomoe's father (Part 5)
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (2008 TV series), Odysseus Wu Britannia
- Ristorante ParadisoRistorante Paradiso, also known as , is a manga series by Natsume Ono, detailing the daily lives of the staff of a Rome restaurant. The first iteration of the series was serialized in Ōtashuppan's Manga Erotics F manga magazine between May 2005 and March 2006; it spanned one volume...
(2009 TV series), Claudio
Video games
- Flash HidersFlash Hidersis a fighting video game developed and published exclusively in Japan on December 19, 1993.Flash Hiders was followed by a sequel titled Battle Tycoon: Flash Hiders SFX, which was also released exclusively in Japan, but developed for the Super Famicom....
, (1993) Horow - Street Fighter Alpha 2Street Fighter Alpha 2Street Fighter Alpha 2, known as in Japan, Asia and South America, is a fighting game originally released for the CPS II arcade hardware by Capcom. The game is both a sequel and a remake to the previous years Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams, which is itself a prequel to the Street Fighter...
, (1996) Rolento - Soul EdgeSoul Edgeis a 3D arcade fighting game developed by Project Soul and published by Namco. It is the first installment in the Soul series of fighting games...
, (1996) Li LongLi Longis a fictional character in the Soul series of video games. Created by Namco's Project Soul division, he first appeared in Soul Edge, later appearing in both console and arcade versions of Soulcalibur III, as well as on various merchandise related to the series... - Legend of LegaiaLegend of Legaiais a 1998 Sony PlayStation role-playing video game created by Contrail. The game was followed by a 2001 video game called Legaia 2: Duel Saga on the PlayStation 2...
, (1998) Gala - Persona 2Persona 2is a two-part series of Japanese console role-playing games for the Sony PlayStation, developed by Atlus. and are two chapters of the same storyline...
, (1999) Philemon and Nyarlathotep - Capcom vs. SNK 2Capcom vs. SNK 2Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001, known as Millionaire Fighting 2001 in Japan, is a sequel to the fighting game Capcom vs. SNK. This game was released on NAOMI hardware in the arcade...
, (2001) Eagle and Rolento - Wild Arms 5Wild Arms 5Wild Arms 5, released in Japan as , is the fifth video game in the Wild Arms series of role-playing games. The game celebrates the series' 10th anniversary by featuring cameo appearances of characters from the previous games. Produced by Media.Vision for the Sony PlayStation 2 platform, it was...
, (2006) Fereydoon
Dubbing
- OzOz (TV series)Oz is an American television drama series created by Tom Fontana, who also wrote or co-wrote all of the series' 56 episodes . It was the first one-hour dramatic television series to be produced by premium cable network HBO. Oz premiered on July 12, 1997 and ran for six seasons...
, Chris KellerChris KellerChris Keller is a fictional character on the HBO series Oz, portrayed by Christopher Meloni from 1998 to 2003.-Character overview:Prisoner ID 98K514. Convicted June 16, 1998 - felony murder, two counts of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, driving under the influence and... - Corpse BrideCorpse BrideCorpse Bride, often promoted as Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, is a 2005 stop-motion-animated fantasy musical film directed by Mike Johnson and Tim Burton. It is set in a fictional Victorian era village in Europe. Johnny Depp led an all-star cast as the voice of Victor, while Helena Bonham Carter ...
, Lord Barkis Bittern - TransformersTransformersA transformer is a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another by magnetic coupling.Transformer may also refer to:* ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, an Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet computer manufacturer by Asus...
(2007 film), Robert Epps - Batman: Gotham KnightBatman: Gotham Knightis a 2008 direct-to-DVD animated superhero anthology film of six animated short films set in-between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. It depicts Batman battling against the mob of Gotham City, as well as other villains...
(2008 film) - Resident Evil: DegenerationResident Evil: DegenerationResident Evil: Degeneration, known in Japan as , is the first full-length CG animation feature based upon Capcom's Resident Evil video game series. The film was made by Capcom Studios in cooperation with Sony Pictures Animation and Sony Pictures Entertainment...
(2008 film), Leon S. Kennedy - Transformers Animated, Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker, Sunstorm, Ramjet