Yōji Ueda
Voice ActorYōji Ueda is a Japanese voice actor who voices Eisen in the Japanese cast of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, the Madhouse fantasy anime.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Role
Ueda voices Eisen, the dwarven warrior who fought alongside Himmel, Heiter, and Frieren in the party that defeated the Demon King. Decades later, Eisen is the last of that original group still alive thanks to a dwarf's long lifespan, and it is his suggestion that sends Frieren on her new journey, recruiting his adopted son and apprentice, Stark, to join her. Ueda brings a weathered, steady voice to a character whose age and experience anchor much of the story's opening arc.
Career and Notable Roles
Now affiliated with the agency Amuleto after years with Mausu Promotion, Ueda has built a career defined by gruff, larger-than-life characters, including Robert E. O. Speedwagon in the long-running JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise. He has also voiced Leif in Vinland Saga and Ouetsu in Bleach, adding to a filmography that stretches back to the early 2000s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yōji Ueda most known for?
Ueda is best known for voicing Robert E. O. Speedwagon in the long-running JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise. His career has been defined by gruff, larger-than-life characters like Speedwagon.
Who does Yōji Ueda voice in Frieren?
Ueda voices Eisen, the dwarven warrior who fought alongside Himmel, Heiter, and Frieren in the party that defeated the Demon King. Decades later, Eisen is the last of that original group still alive, and it's his suggestion that sends Frieren on her new journey, recruiting his adopted son and apprentice, Stark.
What other anime has Yōji Ueda been in?
Beyond Frieren and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Ueda has voiced Leif in Vinland Saga and Ouetsu in Bleach. These roles add to a filmography stretching back to the early 2000s.
What talent agency represents Yōji Ueda?
Ueda is now affiliated with the agency Amuleto after spending years with Mausu Promotion. Across that agency change he kept voicing Eisen with a weathered, steady delivery reflecting the age and experience that anchor much of Frieren's opening arc.
When did Yōji Ueda start voice acting?
Ueda was born in 1971 and has been active as a voice actor since 2001, giving him more than two decades in the industry by the time Frieren aired.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byKanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe
- Published byShogakukan
- Animated byMadhouse
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