Kappei Yamaguchi

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Kappei Yamaguchi is a living legend in the Japanese voice acting community. He is recognized for pioneering the hot-blooded archetype in shonen anime and successfully transitioning to complex, quiet roles. His longevity and range have earned him a place among the top 10 voice actors of all time in fan polls.

AwardsYamaguchi has won multiple Seiyu Awards, including recognition for Best Lead Actor and Best Supporting Actor for roles such as Inuyasha and Ranma Saotome. He has received nominations for the Japan Academy Prize for voice acting excellence.

Rankings & Lists

Top 10 Voice Actors of All Time

Anime News Network·2025

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Longest Serving Usopp Voice Actor

Career Milestone·2026

Voicing Usopp continuously since 2004 in One Piece.