Mugihito
Voice ActorMugihito, the stage name of veteran Japanese actor Makoto Terada, has voiced two JoJo's Bizarre Adventure characters roughly three decades apart: J. Geil in the 1993 original video animation and Kenzou in the Stone Ocean television anime.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Mugihito voices J. Geil, the Hanged Man Stand user who ambushes Jotaro Kujo's group early in Stardust Crusaders, in the 1993 original video animation adaptation. Nearly thirty years later he returned to the franchise as Kenzou, a supporting character in the Stone Ocean television anime, giving him one of the longest character gaps of any actor in the series' history.
Career and Notable Roles
Mugihito worked earlier in his career under his birth name and briefly under the alternate stage name Mugihito Amachi, building one of the longest running careers in Japanese dubbing and animation from his base in Musashino, Tokyo since the 1950s. His work spans radio drama narration, stage performance, and decades of anime and foreign film dubbing roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Mugihito voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Mugihito voices two JoJo's Bizarre Adventure characters roughly three decades apart: J. Geil, the Hanged Man Stand user who ambushes Jotaro Kujo's group in the 1993 original video animation adaptation of Stardust Crusaders, and Kenzou, a supporting character in the Stone Ocean television anime.
What is Mugihito's real name?
Mugihito is the stage name of veteran Japanese actor Makoto Terada. He also briefly performed under the alternate stage name Mugihito Amachi earlier in his career.
How long has Mugihito been working in the entertainment industry?
Mugihito has one of the longest running careers in Japanese dubbing and animation, working from his base in Musashino, Tokyo since the 1950s. That longevity places him among the most experienced performers in the industry.
What other work has Mugihito done besides voice acting?
Beyond voice acting, Mugihito has worked in radio drama narration and stage performance throughout his career. He has also taken on decades of dubbing roles for foreign films released in Japan.
When was Mugihito born?
Mugihito was born in 1944 in Japan. His birth year places him among the most senior working actors connected to the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHirohiko Araki
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byDavid Production
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