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Akio Suyama

Voice Actor

Voice actor Akio Suyama, born in Toyonaka, Osaka in 1968, has worked with the Sigma Seven talent agency since the early 1990s and is part of the Japanese voice cast for Gurren Lagann, the Gainax-produced mecha anime.

Agency: Sigma Seven
Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 1990-present
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Gurren Lagann Role

Suyama is credited among the Japanese-language voice cast of Gurren Lagann, the mecha anime produced by Gainax. The specific character he portrayed is not documented in the records available here, but his inclusion places him within the show's large ensemble of Japanese performers. His casting reflects the scale of voice talent Gainax drew on for the production.

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Career and Notable Roles

Suyama has worked steadily in Japanese voice acting since 1990, building his career under the Sigma Seven agency. He is most widely recognized for voicing Ichiro Ogami across the Sakura Wars franchise, a role that spans multiple games and animated adaptations. That long-running part remains the signature credit of his career outside of his anime guest and supporting roles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Akio Suyama?

Akio Suyama is a Japanese voice actor born in 1968 in Toyonaka, Osaka, who has worked with the Sigma Seven talent agency since the early 1990s. He is part of the Japanese-language voice cast of Gurren Lagann, the mecha anime produced by Gainax.

What is Akio Suyama best known for?

Suyama is most widely recognized for voicing Ichiro Ogami across the Sakura Wars franchise, a role spanning multiple video games and their animated adaptations. That long-running part remains the signature credit of his career, alongside supporting and guest roles in anime including Gurren Lagann.

What is Akio Suyama's role in Gurren Lagann?

Suyama is credited among the Japanese-language voice cast of Gurren Lagann, the mecha anime produced by Gainax. The specific character he portrayed is not documented in available records, but his casting places him within the show's large ensemble of Japanese performers.

When did Akio Suyama start his voice acting career?

Suyama has worked steadily in Japanese voice acting since 1990, a career now stretching more than three decades. His credits during this span include being part of the Japanese-language voice cast of Gurren Lagann.

What talent agency represents Akio Suyama?

Suyama has worked with the Sigma Seven talent agency since the early 1990s. That affiliation has anchored his Japanese voice acting career for more than three decades.

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