Kiyoyuki Yanada
Voice ActorKiyoyuki Yanada was a freelance Japanese voice actor who voiced Takeshi Ooi, a Yotsuba Group executive targeted in the Death Note anime's second arc.
Death Note Role
Yanada voiced Takeshi Ooi, a senior executive at the Yotsuba Group whose company is drawn into the second Kira storyline after members begin using the Death Note for corporate gain. Ooi holds sway over the group's internal meetings, making him one of several suspects the investigation team narrows in on during that arc.
Career and Notable Roles
Yanada broke into voice acting in 1987 after first wanting to become a physical education teacher, landing his first audition as Shutendouji in Ronin Warriors. Over his career he was affiliated at various points with Kyu Production, later 81 Produce, and finally D-COLOR, before going freelance, and he took over several roles previously played by Yō Yoshimura and Kazuyuki Sogabe. He died from cancer in November 2022 at age 57.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kiyoyuki Yanada voice in Death Note?
Yanada voices Takeshi Ooi, a senior executive at the Yotsuba Group whose company becomes central to the Death Note anime's second Kira storyline. Ooi holds sway over the group's internal meetings, making him one of several suspects the investigation narrows in on during that arc.
How did Kiyoyuki Yanada become a voice actor?
Yanada broke into voice acting in 1987 after originally wanting to become a physical education teacher. His first audition landed him the role of Shutendouji in Ronin Warriors.
What talent agencies was Kiyoyuki Yanada affiliated with?
Over his career, Yanada was affiliated at various points with Kyu Production, later 81 Produce, and finally D-COLOR, before eventually going freelance. That path took him through several established voice acting agencies in Japan.
When did Kiyoyuki Yanada die?
Kiyoyuki Yanada died from cancer in November 2022 at age 57. He had worked as a freelance voice actor since breaking into the industry in 1987.
Did Kiyoyuki Yanada take over any roles from other voice actors?
Yes, Yanada took over several roles previously played by Yo Yoshimura and Kazuyuki Sogabe. This came in addition to original roles such as Takeshi Ooi in Death Note and Shutendouji in Ronin Warriors.
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