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Iemasa Kayumi

Voice Actor

Iemasa Kayumi was a legendary Japanese voice actor and narrator from Tokyo who voiced Paragus in Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan and achieved fame for voicing Father in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

Role: voice_actor
Sub Role: Japanese voice of Paragus
Nationality: Japanese
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Dragon Ball Role

Kayumi voiced Paragus, the primary antagonist of Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan, one of the franchise's most acclaimed theatrical films. Paragus is a tyrannical Saiyan lord who enslaves the legendary warrior Broly through technological mind control, serving as the driving force behind the film's plot. Kayumi's commanding voice work captured Paragus's arrogance and menace, establishing him as a memorable villain whose tragic downfall at Broly's hands punctuates the narrative. His performance elevated the film's dramatic stakes and villain credibility.

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Legacy

Kayumi was one of anime's most accomplished voice actors and narrators, with a career spanning from the 1950s until his death in 2014. He achieved international recognition for voicing Father (Homunculus) in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, delivering one of anime's most iconic antagonist performances. Affiliated with 81 Produce, Kayumi's warm yet authoritative voice became synonymous with mentors, villains, and mysterious figures across decades of anime. He passed away on September 30, 2014, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in voice acting history.

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