Hideo Ishikawa
Voice ActorHideo Ishikawa is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production who voices FBI agent Raye Penber in the Death Note anime, alongside a long list of major anime and video game roles.
Death Note Role
Ishikawa voices Raye Penber, one of the twelve FBI agents sent to Japan to help track down Kira in the early episodes of Death Note. Penber becomes Light Yagami's first victim killed purely to protect his own identity, dying of a sudden heart attack on a train platform moments after recognizing Light's face. The scene marks one of the series' defining early turns, shifting Light from punishing criminals to eliminating anyone who threatens him.
Career and Notable Roles
Ishikawa has voiced major roles across anime, games, and dubbing for more than three decades, including Itachi Uchiha in Naruto, Jūshirō Ukitake in Bleach, and Kicchō Fukuda in Slam Dunk. His video game work includes Auron in Final Fantasy X, Squall Leonhart across the Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy franchises, and Ryoma Nagare in both Getter Robo and the Super Robot Wars games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Hideo Ishikawa voice?
Hideo Ishikawa voices FBI agent Raye Penber in the Death Note anime, one of twelve agents sent to Japan in the early episodes to help track down Kira. Penber becomes Light Yagami's first victim after recognizing Light's face.
How does Raye Penber die in Death Note?
Penber dies of a sudden heart attack on a train platform, killed by Light Yagami moments after Light realizes Penber has identified him. The scene marks a turning point in the series, as Light shifts from punishing criminals to eliminating anyone who threatens his identity.
What video game characters has Hideo Ishikawa voiced?
Ishikawa voiced Auron in Final Fantasy X and Squall Leonhart across the Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy franchises. He also played Ryoma Nagare in both Getter Robo and the Super Robot Wars games.
What talent agency represents Hideo Ishikawa?
Ishikawa is affiliated with Aoni Production, one of Japan's major voice acting agencies. He has been active in the industry since 1993, building a career in anime, games, and dubbing that spans more than three decades.
What other major anime roles has Hideo Ishikawa played?
Outside Death Note, Ishikawa voices Itachi Uchiha in Naruto, Jūshirō Ukitake in Bleach, and Kicchō Fukuda in Slam Dunk. Born in 1969, he has built one of the more recognizable résumés in Japanese anime voice acting.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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