Katsumi Suzuki
Voice ActorKatsumi Suzuki, a Japanese voice actor with 81 Produce, is recognized for succeeding Ginzo Matsuo as the grandfather of Kagome on Inuyasha and for lending his voice to Diddy Kong in Nintendo titles from 2004 onward, although no specific character credit ties him to One Piece in the records reviewed.
One Piece Role
Suzuki's individual character within One Piece is not confirmed in accessible cast documentation. His name appears among the franchise's broader voice roster, set against a four-decade run of supporting and character parts across Japanese TV animation.
Career and Notable Roles
Representing 81 Produce since the early 1980s, Suzuki stepped into the role of Kagome's grandfather on Inuyasha following Ginzo Matsuo's passing, and starting with Mario Power Tennis in 2004 he became the recurring Japanese-language performer behind Diddy Kong across numerous Nintendo releases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katsumi Suzuki's connection to One Piece?
Suzuki's individual character within One Piece is not confirmed in accessible cast documentation, though his name appears among the franchise's broader voice roster. It sits within a four-decade run of supporting and character parts across Japanese TV animation.
Who does Katsumi Suzuki voice in Inuyasha?
Suzuki plays Kagome's grandfather on Inuyasha, a role he stepped into following the passing of the character's previous voice actor, Ginzo Matsuo.
What Nintendo character does Katsumi Suzuki voice?
Suzuki has voiced Diddy Kong across numerous Nintendo releases, a role he took on starting with Mario Power Tennis in 2004.
What agency represents Katsumi Suzuki?
Suzuki has been represented by the talent agency 81 Produce since the early 1980s, a professional relationship that has spanned his entire four-decade career as a Japanese voice actor. That representation began around the same time he entered the industry in 1982.
When was Katsumi Suzuki born?
Katsumi Suzuki was born in 1956 and has worked as a voice actor since 1982.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
All rights belong to their respective owners.
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- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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