Born on June 17, 1961, in Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture, he is a renowned Japanese actor and voice actor. He gained fame for his versatile voice work in anime, video games, and dubbing foreign films into Japanese. He is known for roles in "Cowboy Bebop," "Neon Genesis Evangelion," and as the Japanese voice for iconic characters like Donald Duck and Jim Carrey. His career spans decades, showcasing his broad range and talent in both dramatic and comedic roles.