Born on May 20, 1948, in Okayama, Japan, he is a renowned Japanese actor and voice actor known for his deep, resonant voice. He began his career in the 1970s and gained fame for voicing iconic characters such as Optimus Prime in the Japanese version of "Transformers" and Kratos in the "God of War" series. His versatile talent extends to stage and film acting, contributing to numerous anime, video games, and live-action films. His work has left a significant mark on the Japanese entertainment industry.