Born on May 16, 1951, in Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, Japan, he was a renowned Japanese voice actor and narrator. He gained prominence for his deep, resonant voice, lending his talents to numerous iconic characters in anime, such as Jet Black in "Cowboy Bebop" and Professor Oak in the "Pokémon" series. His career spanned several decades, during which he worked with various production companies and left a lasting impact on the industry. He passed away on August 13, 2018.