Rikiya Koyama
Voice ActorRikiya Koyama is a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Haiyuza Theatre Company who provides the Japanese voice of Hideo Kuze in the Ghost in the Shell franchise.
Ghost in the Shell Role
Koyama voices Hideo Kuze, the revolutionary hacker and childhood friend of Major Motoko Kusanagi, in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG. Kuze leads the refugee group Individual Eleven and becomes one of the season's central figures, torn between old loyalties and a radical new cause. Koyama's low, measured delivery gives the character a weary conviction that carries through his later appearances across the wider Stand Alone Complex continuity.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond anime, Koyama has lent his voice to major franchises such as Naruto Shippuden (Yamato), Hunter x Hunter (Ging Freecss), and the long-running Case Closed, where he has voiced Kogoro Mouri since 2009. He frequently plays imposing, larger-than-life villains, including Coyote Starrk in Bleach and the Deep Sea King from One Punch Man. Outside animation, he serves as the regular Japanese dub voice for Hollywood stars like George Clooney, Dwayne Johnson and Keanu Reeves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Rikiya Koyama voice in Ghost in the Shell?
Rikiya Koyama voices Hideo Kuze, the revolutionary hacker and childhood friend of Major Motoko Kusanagi, in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG. Kuze leads the refugee group Individual Eleven and becomes one of the season's central figures, and Koyama's low, measured delivery gives him a weary conviction throughout the series.
What is Rikiya Koyama best known for?
Beyond Ghost in the Shell, Koyama is known as the regular Japanese dub voice for Hollywood stars including George Clooney, Dwayne Johnson and Keanu Reeves. He also frequently plays imposing, larger-than-life villains in anime.
What other anime has Rikiya Koyama been in?
Koyama has voiced Yamato in Naruto Shippuden and Ging Freecss in Hunter x Hunter. He has also played villain roles such as Coyote Starrk in Bleach and the Deep Sea King in One Punch Man.
When did Rikiya Koyama start his voice acting career?
Koyama, born in 1963, has been active in voice acting since 1987. He is affiliated with the Haiyuza Theatre Company.
How long has Rikiya Koyama voiced Kogoro Mouri in Case Closed?
Koyama has voiced Kogoro Mouri in the long-running Case Closed franchise since 2009. It is one of several long-running franchise roles across his voice acting career.
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