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.
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 Anime 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
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Anime, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to David Production and Shueisha.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to the game's respective publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Hirohiko Araki.
- Licensed imagery: Photographs of real people, including creators, voice actors and production staff, are used under licence from the rights holder or the applicable stock provider, or under the terms of a public licence permitting editorial use. Each such image is reproduced in its licensed form and remains the property of its owner.
- Exceptions: Limited exceptions to the practices described above may apply to individual entries. Where an exception applies, it is noted on the entry itself alongside the applicable attribution. Rights holders may contact us regarding any attribution and it will be reviewed promptly.
Official resources:
Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate
Daddy Jim Anime maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.
