Ryota Yamasato
Voice ActorRyota Yamasato, nicknamed Yama-chan, works in Japan as a comedian and broadcast personality, and voiced Donald Moderate in the One Piece anime.
One Piece Role
Ryota Yamasato lent his voice to the character Donald Moderate in the One Piece anime, a production of Toei Animation. The appearance came as a guest casting outside his usual work in stand-up comedy and television, a common practice for the long-running series when it brings in well known entertainers for a one-off role.
Career and Notable Roles
Yamasato, also known as Yama-chan, broke through in the early 2000s performing manzai comedy with a partner as the duo Nankai Candies, launching a long career as a Japanese television and radio personality. Outside Japan, audiences likely recognize him best from his recurring commentary role on the reality series Terrace House, reacting alongside a rotating studio panel to the show's residents. He has stayed active in Japanese entertainment continuously since the late 1990s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryota Yamasato's background?
Ryota Yamasato, nicknamed Yama-chan, is a Japanese comedian and broadcast personality. He broke through in the early 2000s performing manzai comedy as one half of the duo Nankai Candies and has stayed active in Japanese entertainment continuously since the late 1990s.
Who did Ryota Yamasato voice in One Piece?
Yamasato voiced the character Donald Moderate in the One Piece anime, a Toei Animation production. The role came as a guest casting outside his usual work in stand up comedy and television.
How did Ryota Yamasato start his entertainment career?
Yamasato broke through performing manzai comedy with a partner as the duo Nankai Candies in the early 2000s, which launched his long career as a Japanese television and radio personality.
What is Ryota Yamasato known for outside Japan?
Outside Japan, audiences likely recognize Yamasato best from his recurring commentary role on the reality series Terrace House, reacting alongside a rotating studio panel to the show's residents.
How long has Ryota Yamasato been active in entertainment?
Yamasato has stayed active in Japanese entertainment continuously since the late 1990s. He was born in 1977.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
All rights belong to their respective owners.
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 Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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