Hidenobu Kiuchi
Voice ActorHidenobu Kiuchi is a Japanese voice actor who came up through stage acting before turning to anime. In Naruto Shippuden he supplied the Japanese voice of Shisui Uchiha.
Naruto Role
Kiuchi voiced Shisui Uchiha in the Japanese version of Naruto Shippuden, the series animated by Studio Pierrot. Shisui was a gifted Uchiha shinobi remembered for his devotion to the Hidden Leaf and for a legendary Sharingan, and Kiuchi lent the character a calm, principled presence across his flashback appearances.
Career and Notable Roles
Kiuchi moved into voice work at the urging of a senior from his theater days and went on to headline a range of leading parts. His best-known roles include Hol Horse from Stardust Crusaders in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise, Kenzo Tenma in Monster, Hei in Darker than Black, Ren Honjo in Nana, and Yushi Oshitari in The Prince of Tennis. He also holds the distinction of being the first Japanese voice actor to appear as a convention guest in Australia, in 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hidenobu Kiuchi?
Hidenobu Kiuchi is a Japanese voice actor who came up through stage acting before turning to anime. In Naruto Shippuden he voices Shisui Uchiha, the gifted Uchiha shinobi remembered for his devotion to the Hidden Leaf.
What anime has Hidenobu Kiuchi been in?
Kiuchi's best-known roles include Hol Horse from Stardust Crusaders in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise, Kenzo Tenma in Monster, Hei in Darker than Black, Ren Honjo in Nana, and Yushi Oshitari in The Prince of Tennis. In Naruto Shippuden he voices Shisui Uchiha.
What is Hidenobu Kiuchi's best work?
Kiuchi's best-known role is often cited as Hol Horse in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise's Stardust Crusaders arc. He also holds the distinction of being the first Japanese voice actor to appear as a convention guest in Australia, in 2008.
What kind of voice does Hidenobu Kiuchi have?
For Shisui Uchiha in Naruto Shippuden, Kiuchi lends the character a calm, principled presence across his flashback appearances. That measured delivery reflects his background coming up through stage acting before moving into anime.
How did Hidenobu Kiuchi begin his voice acting career?
Kiuchi moved into voice work at the urging of a senior from his theater days. He has been active in voice acting since 1996, having come up through stage acting first.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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