Hiroki Takahashi
Voice ActorHiroki Takahashi works in Japan as an actor, voice actor, and singer, and he lent his voice to a role in the Death Note anime produced by Madhouse.
Death Note Role
Takahashi is credited among the Japanese voice cast for the Death Note anime, though the specific character he played is not part of his commonly cited credit list. His involvement places him alongside a wide ensemble of actors who worked on Madhouse's adaptation during the mid-2000s.
Career and Notable Roles
Among his best-known credits, he played Eiji Kikumaru on The Prince of Tennis, Kenji Harima on School Rumble, and Hisoka in the original 1999 Hunter x Hunter series. He also gave voice to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters character Katsuya Jonouchi, played Tobias in the Japanese Pokemon dub, portrayed Takato Saijo in Dakaichi, and performed Ryu's voice in the Street Fighter game franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiroki Takahashi known for?
Hiroki Takahashi is best known for playing Eiji Kikumaru on The Prince of Tennis and Hisoka in the original 1999 Hunter x Hunter series. He also played Kenji Harima on School Rumble.
What is Hiroki Takahashi's background?
Takahashi works in Japan as an actor, voice actor, and singer, active in the industry since 1994. He lent his voice to the Death Note anime produced by Madhouse as part of that long career.
Who does Hiroki Takahashi voice in Death Note?
Takahashi is credited among the Japanese voice cast for the Death Note anime, though the specific character he played is not part of his commonly cited credit list. His involvement places him among a wide ensemble of actors who worked on Madhouse's adaptation during the mid-2000s.
What other anime characters has Hiroki Takahashi voiced?
Beyond his best-known roles, Takahashi voiced Katsuya Jonouchi in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters dub, Tobias in the Japanese Pokemon dub, and Takato Saijo in Dakaichi.
What video game character has Hiroki Takahashi voiced?
Takahashi performed Ryu's voice in the Street Fighter game franchise, one of several roles spanning anime, television, and games across his three-decade career.
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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.
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:
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- Game pages: official box art, credited to Konami and other publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha, Tsugumi Ohba, and Takeshi Obata.
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