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Yōji Ueda

Voice Actor

Yoji Ueda is a Japanese voice actor who voices the toad Gamakichi in the Naruto anime produced by Studio Pierrot.

Agency: Amuleto
Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 2001-present
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Naruto Role

In Naruto, Ueda voices Gamakichi, one of the toads summoned by Naruto Uzumaki and a son of the great toad chief Gamabunta. Introduced as a small, mouthy companion, the character grows over the course of the series into a large, battle-ready summon, and Ueda carries him through both comic and combat moments.

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Career and Notable Roles

Ueda has worked as a voice actor since 2001, once affiliated with Mausu Promotion and later with the agency Amuleto. He changed the written form of his given name in 2008 while continuing a steady career across anime, dubbing, and games.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yoji Ueda most known for?

Yoji Ueda is best known as the Japanese voice of Gamakichi, one of the toads Naruto Uzumaki can summon and a son of the great toad chief Gamabunta. The character starts as a small, mouthy companion and grows into a large, battle-ready summon over the course of the series. Ueda has voiced him in the Naruto anime produced by Studio Pierrot.

How old is Yoji Ueda?

Yoji Ueda was born in 1971 and is Japanese. He is recognized in the Naruto franchise for voicing Gamakichi, one of the toad summons allied with Naruto Uzumaki.

What agency represents Yoji Ueda?

Yoji Ueda is represented by the agency Amuleto. He was previously affiliated with Mausu Promotion earlier in his career before his current representation.

When did Yoji Ueda start voice acting?

Yoji Ueda has worked as a voice actor since 2001. His career has spanned more than two decades across anime, dubbing, and video games.

Did Yoji Ueda change his name?

Yes, in 2008 Yoji Ueda changed the written form of his given name. He continued his career afterward, later becoming affiliated with the agency Amuleto.

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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Naruto anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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