Hideyuki Umezu
Voice ActorHideyuki Umezu was a Japanese actor who narrated the Death Note anime and voiced the shinigami Armonia Justin Beyondormason.
Death Note Role
Umezu served as the series narrator, framing the Kira investigation for viewers episode to episode, while also voicing the shinigami Armonia Justin Beyondormason, who appears in the shinigami realm to tell Sidoh that Ryuk had taken his notebook. Between the two parts, Umezu's voice bridged both the human and shinigami sides of the story. His narration became one of the anime's recognizable framing devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hideyuki Umezu?
Hideyuki Umezu was a Japanese actor who worked as a voice and narration specialist. In the Death Note anime he served two roles: he narrated the series and voiced the shinigami Armonia Justin Beyondormason.
What was Hideyuki Umezu's narration role in Death Note?
Umezu served as the series' narrator, framing the Kira investigation for viewers episode to episode. His narration became one of Death Note's recognizable framing devices.
Which shinigami character did Hideyuki Umezu voice in Death Note?
Umezu voiced Armonia Justin Beyondormason, a shinigami who appears in the shinigami realm to tell Sidoh that Ryuk had taken his notebook. The role put Umezu's voice on both the human and shinigami sides of the story, alongside his work as narrator.
How long was Hideyuki Umezu's career?
Umezu worked as a Japanese voice and narration specialist from the early 1980s until his death in 2024, building a long career primarily in anime and television dubbing.
When was Hideyuki Umezu born?
Hideyuki Umezu was born in 1955 in Japan. He built his career in Japanese voice and narration work, best remembered among Death Note fans for his dual role in the series.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byMadhouse
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