Shigeru Ushiyama
Voice ActorShigeru Ushiyama is a Japanese actor known for his voice work who plays Takeda in the Japanese dub of Jujutsu Kaisen, an anime produced by MAPPA studio.
Jujutsu Kaisen Role
Ushiyama voices Takeda in the Japanese broadcast of Jujutsu Kaisen, produced by MAPPA and based on Gege Akutami's manga. The part draws on a stage and voice-acting career built over five decades, giving the role a seasoned, grounded delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Shigeru Ushiyama voice in Jujutsu Kaisen?
Ushiyama voices Takeda in the Japanese broadcast of Jujutsu Kaisen, produced by MAPPA and based on Gege Akutami's manga.
What is Shigeru Ushiyama known for?
Ushiyama is a stage and voice actor who belongs to the theater troupe Gekidan Subaru. His work spans both live theater and anime voice acting.
Is Shigeru Ushiyama married?
Yes, Ushiyama is married to fellow voice actress Keiko Aizawa. The two share both a personal relationship and a profession in Japan's voice-acting industry.
When did Shigeru Ushiyama begin his acting career?
Ushiyama was born in 1952 and has worked as an actor since the late 1970s. That gives him roughly five decades of experience by the time Jujutsu Kaisen was produced.
What does Shigeru Ushiyama bring to his role as Takeda in Jujutsu Kaisen?
Ushiyama's decades of stage and voice-acting experience give his portrayal of Takeda a seasoned, grounded delivery. That grounded quality suits the character's small but memorable part in the MAPPA-produced series.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, 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 MAPPA and Toho.
- Game pages: official box art for Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Gege Akutami.
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