Yūsuke Santamaria
Voice ActorYūsuke Santamaria is the stage name of Yūsuke Nakayama, a Japanese actor and singer born in 1971 who voiced Buena Festa in the original Japanese-language One Piece anime.
One Piece Role
Santamaria provided the Japanese voice of Buena Festa, the flamboyant announcer of the Corrida Colosseum introduced during the Dressrosa arc of One Piece. The casting drew on his background as a stage and screen performer known for larger-than-life characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yūsuke Santamaria?
Yūsuke Santamaria is the stage name of Yūsuke Nakayama, a Japanese actor and singer born in 1971.
Who does Yūsuke Santamaria voice in One Piece?
Santamaria provided the Japanese voice of Buena Festa, the flamboyant announcer of the Corrida Colosseum introduced during the Dressrosa arc of One Piece.
Why was Yūsuke Santamaria cast as Buena Festa in One Piece?
The casting drew on Santamaria's background as a stage and screen performer known for larger-than-life characters, fitting Buena Festa's flamboyant announcer role in the Corrida Colosseum.
What is Yūsuke Santamaria best known for?
Performing since the mid-1990s under his Santamaria stage name, Nakayama has built a long career in Japanese television dramas and film as both an actor and recording artist.
How often does Yūsuke Santamaria take on anime voice roles?
Anime voice work runs parallel to Santamaria's primary career in Japanese television dramas and film, and his One Piece role as Buena Festa stands as one of his occasional credits in the medium rather than a regular pursuit.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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
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