Junpei Takiguchi
Voice Actor for anime series and games
Born
1931
94 years ago
Died
August 29th, 2011
13 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Japan
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A Japanese voice actor contributed to numerous anime series and video games. Played significant roles in various popular works, providing voices that resonated with audiences. Established a career that spanned over several decades, becoming a respected figure in the voice acting community. The work included contributions to significant titles and projects, which showcased versatility and skill.
Voiced characters in 'Naruto'
Contributed to 'One Piece'
Participated in 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' series
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