Motoko Kumai
Voice ActorVoice actress Motoko Kumai has worked under the 81 Produce agency since the mid 1990s, and in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders anime she voices Boingo, the fortune telling Stand user who reads the future from a comic book.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Kumai voices Boingo in the Stardust Crusaders arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, a nervous fortune teller whose Stand, Tohth, writes prophecies into a comic book he carries everywhere. The character briefly allies with, then works against, Jotaro Kujo's group during their journey through Singapore and Hong Kong.
Career and Notable Roles
Kumai is widely recognized for two long running lead roles: Syaoran Li in Cardcaptor Sakura and the Beyblade protagonist released internationally as Tyson Granger and known in Japan as Takao Kinomiya. She stepped away from acting for roughly a year, from December 2006 into October 2007, to receive medical treatment before resuming her career.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Motoko Kumai known for?
Kumai is widely recognized for two long-running lead roles: Syaoran Li in Cardcaptor Sakura and the Beyblade protagonist released internationally as Tyson Granger, known in Japan as Takao Kinomiya.
Who does Motoko Kumai voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Kumai voices Boingo in the Stardust Crusaders arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, a nervous fortune teller whose Stand, Tohth, writes prophecies into a comic book he carries everywhere. The character briefly allies with, then works against, Jotaro Kujo's group during their journey through Singapore and Hong Kong.
Who is Motoko Kumai?
Motoko Kumai is a Japanese voice actress born in 1970. Her career in the anime industry began in 1994 and continues to the present day.
Did Motoko Kumai ever take a break from voice acting?
Kumai stepped away from acting for roughly a year, from December 2006 into October 2007, to receive medical treatment. She resumed her career afterward and continued working in the industry.
What talent agency represents Motoko Kumai?
Kumai has worked with the 81 Produce talent agency since the mid-1990s, around the same time she began her voice acting career. The agency has represented her throughout her run of long-running lead roles.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byHirohiko Araki
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byDavid Production
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