Mitsuru Ogata
Voice ActorMitsuru Ogata is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Mausu Promotion who voices Steve Mason, the FBI director who backs Near's investigation, in Death Note.
Death Note Role
Ogata voices Steve Mason, the director of the FBI who sends a dozen agents to Japan early in the Kira investigation and later throws his support behind Near's Special Provision for Kira team. Mason keeps working with Near even after his agents are killed off, helping steer the final push to identify Kira.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Mitsuru Ogata voice in Death Note?
Ogata voices Steve Mason, the director of the FBI, who sends a dozen agents to Japan early in the Kira investigation. The role connects him directly to the anime's international investigation subplot.
What does Steve Mason do after his FBI agents are killed in Death Note?
Steve Mason throws his support behind Near's Special Provision for Kira team even after his agents are killed off. He keeps working with Near, helping steer the final push to identify Kira.
When was Mitsuru Ogata born?
Ogata was born in 1961 in Japan. He has spent his career as a voice actor centered on supporting roles across Japanese anime.
What talent agency is Mitsuru Ogata with?
Ogata has worked under the Mausu Promotion talent agency since the late 1980s. That affiliation has anchored his voice acting career, including his role in Death Note.
What kind of roles has Mitsuru Ogata built his career on?
Ogata has built a career centered on supporting roles across Japanese anime rather than lead parts. His Death Note credit as FBI director Steve Mason fits that same pattern.
Sources & Information
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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