Summary
He voluntarily joined a children's theater troupe and worked as a child actor. He was a member of the drama club all the way through university.
He has a long-standing relationship with fellow voice actor Kamiya Akira, who was his classmate in high school and a member of the same drama club. In his youth, Kamiya suggested, "Why not try voice acting?" After two months of deliberation, he met with the president of Aoni Production, received approval, and joined the agency.
His vocal range is E - E, characterized by a deep and thick voice. During the second voice actor boom, he became known as one of the most prominent supporting actors, playing numerous roles regardless of morality. A veteran in the field, he frequently appeared in works by Sunrise, Shonen Jump, and Aoyama Gosho. His roles range from frail old men to strong, robust characters, and even bosses at times.
Notable roles include Kame-Sen'nin in Dragon Ball and Buffaloman in Kinnikuman.