Junpei Takiguchi

Voice Actor for anime series and games

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

Links & References

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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