Iemasa Kayumi
Voice actor in Japanese anime projects
Born
Died
2014
12 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Japan
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A prominent voice actor in Japanese anime, contributed to the industry from the 1980s onward. Featured in numerous notable series and films, bringing characters to life through voice work. Became a recognized figure for roles in popular anime including 'Naruto' and 'One Piece'. Worked with various production companies and gained respect from peers for vocal versatility and artistry.
Voiced the character Kurenai Yuhi in 'Naruto'
Voiced the character Dr. Kōsaku in 'One Piece'
Provided voice for various anime and video games across multiple genres
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