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Susumu Chiba

Voice Actor

Susumu Chiba is a Japanese voice actor who appears in Naruto as Kidōmaru, one of Orochimaru's elite Sound ninja.

Agency: Office Osawa
Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 1996-present
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Naruto Role

In Naruto, Chiba voices Kidōmaru, a member of the Sound Four who guard and serve Orochimaru. Marked by a spider-like fighting style that lets him spin webs and fire projectiles, Kidōmaru duels Neji Hyūga during the mission to retrieve Sasuke.

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Career and Notable Roles

Now affiliated with Office Osawa, Chiba has voiced a wide range of parts since the mid-1990s. His credits include Isao Kondo in Gin Tama, Welkin Gunther of Valkyria Chronicles, Sai Fujiwara in Hikaru no Go, and Takuma Ichijo from Vampire Knight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Susumu Chiba voice in Naruto?

Susumu Chiba voices Kidomaru in Naruto, a member of the Sound Four who guard and serve Orochimaru. The character is marked by his spider-like fighting style during the mission to retrieve Sasuke.

What is Kidomaru's fighting style in Naruto?

Kidomaru fights with a spider-like style that lets him spin webs and fire projectiles at opponents. He duels Neji Hyuga during the mission to retrieve Sasuke, one of the arc's key confrontations.

What other anime has Susumu Chiba voiced characters in?

Beyond Naruto, Chiba has voiced Isao Kondo in Gin Tama, Sai Fujiwara in Hikaru no Go, and Takuma Ichijo in Vampire Knight. His career spans a wide range of anime roles since the mid-1990s.

What video games has Susumu Chiba voiced characters in?

Chiba voiced Welkin Gunther in the video game Valkyria Chronicles. It's one of several credits alongside his extensive anime work.

Who is Susumu Chiba?

Susumu Chiba is a Japanese voice actor born in 1970, now affiliated with the agency Office Osawa. He has voiced a wide range of parts since the mid-1990s.

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