Japanese voice actor born in 1952 who voiced Hoi in Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon and numerous antagonistic characters throughout his career.
Shigeharu Matsuda provided voices for the Dragon Ball franchise, most notably voicing Hoi in Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon. Beyond Dragon Ball, he built a career voicing small villains and comedic characters, demonstrating versatility across multiple genres and projects. His work in anime spanned decades, contributing to both major productions and supporting roles.
Matsuda became known for his ability to voice antagonists and comic relief characters. His notable role as Ultra Seven in the 1984 film Ultraman Story and appearances in Legend of the Galactic Heroes and Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin showcase his range and consistency in the Japanese voice acting industry.
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