Naomi Kusumi
Voice ActorNaomi Kusumi is a Japanese voice actor born in 1954 who has worked in the industry since the late 1970s, frequently cast in heavyset or middle-aged character roles. In My Hero Academia, he lends his voice to the character known as the Shie Hassaikai Boss.
My Hero Academia Role
Kusumi provides the Japanese voice of the Shie Hassaikai Boss in My Hero Academia, a role that draws on his affinity for playing older, heavyset characters. His casting reflects the type of parts that have defined much of his voice acting career.
Career and Notable Roles
Kusumi has voiced anime and dubbing roles since the late 1970s, spending time with the Seinenza Theater Company in 1999 before his current affiliation with the talent agency Mausu Promotion. He is also recognized for succeeding Kazuo Kumakura as the Japanese voice of Scooby-Doo after Kumakura's 2015 death.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Naomi Kusumi voice in My Hero Academia?
Naomi Kusumi provides the Japanese voice of the Shie Hassaikai Boss in My Hero Academia. The role draws on his affinity for playing older, heavyset characters, a type that has defined much of his voice acting career.
Who is Naomi Kusumi?
Naomi Kusumi is a Japanese voice actor born in 1954, known for frequently playing older, heavyset characters. His casting as the Shie Hassaikai Boss in My Hero Academia reflects that niche.
What talent agency is Naomi Kusumi with?
Kusumi is affiliated with the talent agency Mausu Promotion. He previously spent time with the Seinenza Theater Company in 1999 before that current affiliation.
What other roles is Naomi Kusumi known for?
Kusumi is recognized for succeeding Kazuo Kumakura as the Japanese voice of Scooby-Doo after Kumakura's death in 2015. It stands as one of his most notable credits outside My Hero Academia.
When did Naomi Kusumi start his voice acting career?
Kusumi has voiced anime and dubbing roles since the late 1970s, giving him a career spanning well over four decades. That longevity places him among the more veteran Japanese voice actors working today.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the My Hero Academia anime series, manga, and official materials. My Hero Academia was created by Kohei Horikoshi, published by Shueisha, and animated by Bones. All rights to My Hero Academia and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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