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Hidekatsu Shibata

Voice Actor

Japanese voice actor from Asakusa, Tokyo affiliated with Aoni Production. Known for voicing King Chappa in Dragon Ball and Syn Shenron in Dragon Ball GT.

Role: voice_actor
Sub Role: Japanese voice of King Chappa and Syn Shenron
Nationality: Japanese
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Dragon Ball Roles

Hidekatsu Shibata voiced King Chappa in Dragon Ball, the martial arts master and tournament referee whose distinctive appearance and mannerisms made him a memorable secondary character. He also lent his voice to Syn Shenron, the shadow dragon antagonist of Dragon Ball GT, reprising the role across video games. Shibata's work on these characters showcases his range from comedic tournament figures to serious antagonists.

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Career

Born March 25, 1937 in Asakusa, Tokyo, Shibata is affiliated with Aoni Production, one of Japan's premier voice acting agencies. Beyond Dragon Ball, he is recognized for his major role as Hiruzen Sarutobi in Naruto, demonstrating a lengthy career spanning multiple significant anime franchises.

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