Kōichi Yamadera
Voice ActorKoichi Yamadera is one of the most recognizable voice performers in Japanese anime, active since the mid-1980s and famed for roles ranging from Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop to Beerus in Dragon Ball Super. He also lends his voice to Togusa, the veteran detective of Section 9, throughout the Ghost in the Shell franchise.
Ghost in the Shell Role
Yamadera voices Togusa, the former police detective recruited into Public Security Section 9, across the Ghost in the Shell anime series and films. As the team's most conventionally human member, Togusa often serves as an audience entry point into the unit's cyberpunk investigations, and Yamadera's performance grounds the character's grittier, less augmented perspective. He has carried the role across multiple Stand Alone Complex seasons and related projects.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Ghost in the Shell, Yamadera is one of anime's most versatile voice actors, known for Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop, Ryoji Kaji in Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Beerus in Dragon Ball Super, among a vast catalog of credits since the mid-1980s. He also works extensively as the Japanese dubbing voice for major Hollywood stars including Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, and Jim Carrey. A trained singer as well as an actor, he has built a career spanning television, film, video games, and narration work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Koichi Yamadera voice in Ghost in the Shell?
Yamadera voices Togusa, the former police detective recruited into Public Security Section 9, across the Ghost in the Shell anime series and films, carrying the role across multiple Stand Alone Complex seasons and related projects.
What is Koichi Yamadera best known for?
He's widely known for voicing Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop and Beerus in Dragon Ball Super, among a vast catalog of anime credits dating back to the mid-1980s.
What other anime has Koichi Yamadera voiced?
He also played Ryoji Kaji in Neon Genesis Evangelion, alongside his Cowboy Bebop and Dragon Ball Super roles.
Does Koichi Yamadera dub Hollywood actors?
Yes, he works extensively as the Japanese dubbing voice for major Hollywood stars including Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, and Jim Carrey.
What talent agency represents Koichi Yamadera?
He's represented by Across Entertainment and has been active in voice acting since 1985.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Ghost in the Shell anime series, manga, and official materials. Ghost in the Shell was created by Masamune Shirow, published by Kodansha, and animated by Production I.G. All rights to Ghost in the Shell and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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