A prominent Japanese voice actor, he was born on March 6, 1950, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. His career flourished during the 1980s and 1990s, lending his voice to numerous iconic anime characters. Notable roles include Bright Noa in "Mobile Suit Gundam," Tien Shinhan in "Dragon Ball," and Shiryu in "Saint Seiya." Known for his deep, commanding voice, he also participated in dubbing foreign films. His contributions left a lasting impact on the anime industry. He passed away on August 6, 2006.