Noriko Uemura
Voice ActorNoriko Uemura is a Japanese performer known for acting, voice acting, and narration, hailing from Fukuoka, who voiced Curly Dadan in One Piece.
One Piece Role
Uemura voiced Curly Dadan in the Japanese-language version of One Piece, one credit within a wider career spent lending her talents to live-action roles, anime dubbing, and narration work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Noriko Uemura voice in One Piece?
Noriko Uemura voices Curly Dadan in the Japanese-language version of One Piece. It is one credit within a wider career spent on live-action roles, anime dubbing, and narration work.
Where is Noriko Uemura from?
Noriko Uemura is a Fukuoka native, born July 15, 1963. She has worked in Japanese entertainment since 1982.
What talent agency represents Noriko Uemura?
Uemura has worked under the Aoni Production agency across acting, voice acting, and narration since 1982. That representation has spanned her entire four-decade career.
Is Noriko Uemura married?
Yes, Uemura is married to Iriya Azuma, a producer at Toei Animation, the studio behind One Piece. The connection links her personal life directly to the franchise she has voiced for.
Who is Noriko Uemura?
Noriko Uemura is a Japanese performer known for acting, voice acting, and narration work. Based from Fukuoka, she has built her career since 1982 under the Aoni Production agency.
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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.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- 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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