Yumiko Kobayashi
Voice ActorYumiko Kobayashi is a Japanese voice actress who works freelance and hails from Chiba Prefecture, well known for playing spirited young boys. In the Studio Pierrot anime Naruto she voices Nawaki, the late younger brother of Tsunade.
Naruto Role
Kobayashi provides the Japanese voice of Nawaki, Tsunade's younger brother, who appears mainly in flashbacks across Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden. Nawaki dreamed of becoming Hokage but died young, an event that shaped Tsunade's outlook for years to come. The casting suits Kobayashi's strength in voicing boyish characters.
Career and Notable Roles
Kobayashi debuted in 1998 while still in college and was with the agency Arts Vision until 2007 before going freelance. She built a career playing boys and youthful characters, and in 2018 she succeeded Akiko Yajima as the voice of Shinnosuke Nohara, the mischievous lead of the long-running Crayon Shin-chan. She counts fellow performers such as Nana Mizuki among her longtime friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yumiko Kobayashi?
Yumiko Kobayashi is a Japanese voice actress from Chiba Prefecture who works freelance and is well known for playing spirited young boys. She has built her career voicing youthful and boyish characters since debuting in 1998.
When did Yumiko Kobayashi start voicing Shinnosuke?
Yumiko Kobayashi took over the role of Shinnosuke Nohara, the mischievous lead of Crayon Shin-chan, in 2018, succeeding original voice actress Akiko Yajima. The casting fit her established strength in playing boyish, youthful characters.
Who does Yumiko Kobayashi voice in Naruto?
In the Studio Pierrot anime Naruto, Yumiko Kobayashi voices Nawaki, the younger brother of Tsunade who appears mainly in flashbacks. Nawaki dreamed of becoming Hokage but died young, an event that shaped Tsunade's outlook for years to come.
When did Yumiko Kobayashi begin her voice acting career?
Yumiko Kobayashi debuted in 1998 while still in college. She was represented by the agency Arts Vision until 2007, after which she went freelance.
Who are Yumiko Kobayashi's connections in the voice acting industry?
Yumiko Kobayashi counts fellow performer Nana Mizuki among her longtime friends in the industry. She has spent her career specializing in boyish and youthful character roles, including her long-running part as Shinnosuke Nohara in Crayon Shin-chan.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
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