Minoru Inaba
Voice ActorMinoru Inaba is a Japanese voice actor based in Shizuoka Prefecture, affiliated with Ken Production, known in My Hero Academia for voicing the sinister researcher Dr. Kyudai Garaki.
My Hero Academia Role
Inaba voices Dr. Kyudai Garaki, later revealed to be operating under the guise of the puppet-like Daruma Ujiko, a key figure behind the creation of the monstrous Nomu used by the series' villains. Working from a hidden laboratory, the character serves as a top lieutenant to All For One, providing the scientific backbone for the League of Villains' most dangerous weapons. It is a markedly darker role than the family-friendly characters Inaba is best known for elsewhere in his career.
Career and Notable Roles
Inaba has spent decades voicing licensed characters in Japanese dubs of American franchises, including Dale in various Disney productions, Buzz Lightyear in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, and both Cyclonus and Razorclaw in The Transformers. He is also recognized for voicing Gaogao-san, the lion scientist character, across the long-running Shimajiro children's TV series and film franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Minoru Inaba voice in My Hero Academia?
Inaba voices Dr. Kyudai Garaki, later revealed to be operating under the guise of the puppet-like Daruma Ujiko, a key figure behind the creation of the monstrous Nomu used by the series' villains. Working from a hidden laboratory, the character serves as a top lieutenant to All For One.
What is Minoru Inaba best known for?
Inaba is recognized for voicing Buzz Lightyear in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and Dale in various Disney productions. He has spent decades voicing licensed characters in Japanese dubs of American franchises.
What other roles has Minoru Inaba voiced?
Inaba voices both Cyclonus and Razorclaw in The Transformers. He is also recognized for voicing Gaogao-san, the lion scientist character, across the long-running Shimajiro children's TV series and film franchise.
Who is Minoru Inaba?
Minoru Inaba is a Japanese voice actor based in Shizuoka Prefecture, affiliated with the agency Ken Production. He has worked in the industry since 1975.
How does Minoru Inaba's My Hero Academia role compare to his other work?
Dr. Garaki is a markedly darker role than the family-friendly characters Inaba is best known for elsewhere in his career, such as his Japanese dub work on Disney's Dale and Buzz Lightyear. That contrast makes it a notable departure within his long resume.
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