Ken Yamaguchi
Voice ActorJapanese voice actor born March 24, 1956 in Tokyo and represented by OYS Produce. Yamaguchi portrayed two notable Dragon Ball characters across the original series and sequels before his death in 2011.
Dragon Ball Legacy
Yamaguchi voiced Raspberry in Dragon Ball Z, bringing monstrous presence to the fearsome creature encountered during the series' most intense battles. He later reprised his work in the Dragon Ball franchise by voicing Nuova Shenron in Dragon Ball GT, demonstrating range across entirely different character types. His contributions spanned multiple eras of the Dragon Ball universe, helping bring both mechanical and biological threats to vivid life.
Career and Legacy
Born in Tokyo in 1956, Yamaguchi worked steadily throughout the 1970s and beyond as a professional voice actor represented by OYS Produce. He passed away on October 24, 2011, leaving behind a body of work that includes his memorable contributions to the Dragon Ball franchise alongside roles in numerous other anime and entertainment projects throughout his career.
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