Yasuyuki Kase
Voice ActorYasuyuki Kase is a Japanese voice actor who plays Kankuro in the Naruto anime series from Studio Pierrot.
Naruto Role
In the Naruto television series produced by Studio Pierrot, Kase provides the Japanese voice of Kankuro, the puppet-wielding shinobi of the Hidden Sand Village and elder brother to Gaara. He carries the character through his early appearances during the Chunin Exams and on into Kankuro's later role as a Sand ally fighting alongside the Hidden Leaf.
Career and Notable Roles
Working professionally since 1995, Kase has built a long career in anime and dubbing, and he is especially recognized as the regular Japanese voice for Western actors Ryan Reynolds and Paul Bettany. His credits stretch across television, film localization, and video games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yasuyuki Kase voice in Naruto?
Yasuyuki Kase provides the Japanese voice of Kankuro, the puppet-wielding shinobi of the Hidden Sand Village and elder brother to Gaara, from his early appearances in the Chunin Exams through his later role as a Sand ally.
Which Hollywood actors does Yasuyuki Kase dub in Japanese?
Kase is especially recognized as the regular Japanese voice for Western actors Ryan Reynolds and Paul Bettany.
When did Yasuyuki Kase begin his voice acting career?
Kase, born in 1971, has worked professionally in the industry since 1995. That career spans his Naruto role as Kankuro alongside decades of dubbing work for Western actors like Ryan Reynolds and Paul Bettany.
What other kinds of work has Yasuyuki Kase done in the industry?
Beyond his anime and Naruto work, his credits stretch across television, film localization, and video games.
Who is Yasuyuki Kase?
Yasuyuki Kase is a Japanese voice actor best known to Naruto fans as the voice of Kankuro in the anime series produced by Studio Pierrot.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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