Keiko Yamamoto
Voice ActorJapanese voice actress known for her work spanning several decades across classic anime. She portrayed East Kai in Dragon Ball Z and appeared in Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn.
Dragon Ball Role
Yamamoto voiced East Kai, one of the four Supreme Kais in Dragon Ball Z, bringing authority and gravitas to the character during the series' most pivotal moments. She reprised the role in Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn, maintaining continuity through the franchise's theatrical releases.
Extensive Anime Career
Born in Osaka Prefecture, Yamamoto enjoyed a long career spanning from the 1960s onward, appearing in numerous beloved anime series including Doraemon, Gegege no Kitaro, and One Piece. Her consistent presence in anime helped shape multiple generations of popular shows across various genres.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Keiko Yamamoto in Dragon Ball?
Japanese voice actress known for her work spanning several decades across classic anime. She portrayed East Kai in Dragon Ball Z and appeared in Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn.
What is Keiko Yamamoto best known for in Dragon Ball?
Yamamoto voiced East Kai, one of the four Supreme Kais in Dragon Ball Z, bringing authority and gravitas to the character during the series' most pivotal moments. She reprised the role in Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn, maintaining continuity through the franchise's theatrical releases.
What does Keiko Yamamoto do in Dragon Ball?
Keiko Yamamoto is a Japanese voice actor who has worked on the Dragon Ball franchise. Specifically, Keiko Yamamoto is credited as Japanese voice of East Kai.
What other work has Keiko Yamamoto done outside Dragon Ball?
Born in Osaka Prefecture, Yamamoto enjoyed a long career spanning from the 1960s onward, appearing in numerous beloved anime series including Doraemon, Gegege no Kitaro, and One Piece. Her consistent presence in anime helped shape multiple generations of popular shows across various genres.
Where is Keiko Yamamoto from?
Keiko Yamamoto is a Japanese voice actor. Japanese voice actress known for her work spanning several decades across classic anime.
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- Created byAkira Toriyama
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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