Taiten Kusunoki
Voice ActorTaiten Kusunoki, the stage name of Daisuke Fukuda, is a Tokyo-born Japanese performer recognized for dubbing Hollywood actors like Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson, who also contributed a voice role to Assassination Classroom, animated by studio Lerche.
Assassination Classroom Role
Kusunoki is credited as part of the Japanese voice cast for Assassination Classroom, the Lerche-animated series based on Yusei Matsui's manga. The role came during a decades-long stage and voice career built primarily around Japanese-language dubbing of Hollywood films rather than original anime casting. His presence on the show reflects how established dub actors in Japan regularly cross over into homegrown anime work alongside their film localization careers.
Career and Notable Roles
Kusunoki has spent much of his career as the go-to Japanese dubbing voice for major Hollywood actors, most notably handling Japanese-language versions of Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson across numerous films. He performs under the stage name Taiten Kusunoki, distinct from his birth name Daisuke Fukuda, and is affiliated with the talent agency Amuleto. His work spans both stage acting and voice performance dating back to 1990.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taiten Kusunoki's real name?
Taiten Kusunoki is a stage name; his birth name is Daisuke Fukuda. He is a Tokyo-born Japanese performer with a career dating back to 1990.
How did Taiten Kusunoki become a voice actor?
Kusunoki built a decades-long stage and voice career beginning in 1990, working primarily as the go-to Japanese dubbing voice for major Hollywood actors rather than through original anime casting.
What is Taiten Kusunoki's connection to Assassination Classroom?
Kusunoki is credited as part of the Japanese voice cast for Assassination Classroom, the Lerche-animated series, reflecting how established dub actors in Japan regularly cross over into homegrown anime work.
Who does Taiten Kusunoki dub in Hollywood films?
Kusunoki has spent much of his career as the go-to Japanese dubbing voice for Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson across numerous films.
Who is Taiten Kusunoki?
Taiten Kusunoki, born in 1967, is a Tokyo-born Japanese performer represented by the talent agency Amuleto, with a career spanning both stage acting and voice performance since 1990.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Assassination Classroom anime series, manga, and official materials. Assassination Classroom was created by Yusei Matsui, published by Shueisha, and animated by Lerche. All rights to Assassination Classroom and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byYusei Matsui
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byLerche
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Lerche and Shueisha.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to the game's respective publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Yusei Matsui.
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