Eiji Takemoto
Voice ActorEiji Takemoto is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production who has voiced several supporting characters in the One Piece anime.
One Piece Role
Takemoto's One Piece work includes characters such as Lacuba, Chappe, Motobaro, Goo, and the Hippo Gentleman, along with a version of Drake used outside the manga's main continuity. His roles tend toward comedic or background parts scattered across different story arcs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eiji Takemoto's most famous role?
Takemoto's most documented work comes from the One Piece anime, where he has voiced characters including Lacuba, Chappe, Motobaro, and Goo, alongside the Hippo Gentleman.
What characters does Eiji Takemoto voice?
Beyond his usual comedic or background One Piece parts, Takemoto is also credited with a version of Drake used outside the manga's main continuity.
Who is Eiji Takemoto?
Eiji Takemoto, nicknamed Takepon, is a Japanese voice actor born in 1973 who has been working in the industry since the early 1990s. He is sometimes miscredited in Western sources under the name Hidefumi Takemoto.
What talent agency represents Eiji Takemoto?
Takemoto is affiliated with Aoni Production, the talent agency representing him throughout his voice-acting career.
What are Eiji Takemoto's interests outside voice acting?
Outside the recording booth, Takemoto has spoken about his enthusiasm for Japanese found-footage horror movies, a personal interest distinct from his extensive voice-over career in anime and Japanese television.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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