Tomoyuki Dan
Voice ActorTomoyuki Dan was a Japanese actor and voice performer from Osaka Prefecture, best remembered for the role of Kisame Hoshigaki in the Studio Pierrot anime Naruto.
Naruto Role
Dan gave voice to Kisame Hoshigaki, the towering, shark-like swordsman of the Akatsuki and partner to Itachi Uchiha, in the original Japanese version of Naruto. His distinctive low voice suited the menacing rogue ninja.
Career and Notable Roles
His other credits include Cronicle Asher in the series Mobile Suit Victory Gundam and a live-action turn as Shinkuro Isaka in the 2010 tokusatsu Kamen Rider W. He also served as the Japanese dub voice for actors Christian Bale and Ben Stiller. Affiliated with the Seinenza Theater Company, he worked from 1987 until his death on October 10, 2013, at the age of 50.
Frequently Asked Questions
What anime did Tomoyuki Dan voice?
Tomoyuki Dan voiced Kisame Hoshigaki in Naruto and Cronicle Asher in Mobile Suit Victory Gundam. He worked as a Japanese voice actor from 1987 until his death in 2013.
Who does Tomoyuki Dan voice in Naruto?
Dan gave voice to Kisame Hoshigaki, the towering, shark-like swordsman of the Akatsuki and partner to Itachi Uchiha. His distinctive low voice suited the menacing rogue ninja.
What live-action role did Tomoyuki Dan play?
Dan played Shinkuro Isaka in the 2010 tokusatsu series Kamen Rider W. The live-action role came alongside his voice acting career, which included Kisame Hoshigaki in Naruto.
Who did Tomoyuki Dan dub for in Hollywood films?
Dan served as the Japanese dub voice for actors Christian Bale and Ben Stiller. That dubbing work ran alongside his anime roles, including Kisame Hoshigaki in Naruto.
Who was Tomoyuki Dan?
Tomoyuki Dan was a Japanese actor and voice performer from Osaka Prefecture, affiliated with the Seinenza Theater Company. He worked from 1987 until his death on October 10, 2013, at age 50.
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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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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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