Bin Shimada
Voice ActorBin Shimada is a Japanese voice actor, actor, and narrator born in 1954 and affiliated with Aoni Production, who voices Yuichiro Kumada in the Sailor Moon anime.
Sailor Moon Role
Shimada voices Yuichiro Kumada, the earnest young apprentice who works and trains at the Hikawa Shrine under Rei Hino's grandfather. The character is a recurring supporting presence through the series, largely defined by his unrequited crush on Rei. Shimada's casting fits the kind of warm, everyman supporting roles he has voiced across a long career in Japanese anime.
Career and Notable Roles
Shimada has worked professionally in Japan since the late 1970s as a voice actor, on-screen actor, and narrator, remaining affiliated with Aoni Production for the bulk of that time. His career places him among the industry's more senior, long-tenured performers, with credits built up across nearly five decades of Japanese anime, television, and narration work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters has Bin Shimada voiced?
Shimada voices Yuichiro Kumada in the Sailor Moon anime, the earnest young apprentice who works and trains at the Hikawa Shrine under Rei Hino's grandfather. The character is largely defined by his unrequited crush on Rei throughout the series.
Who is Bin Shimada?
Bin Shimada is a Japanese voice actor, on-screen actor, and narrator born in 1954. He has worked professionally in Japan across all three of those disciplines.
What talent agency is Bin Shimada affiliated with?
Shimada has remained affiliated with Aoni Production for the bulk of his career. The agency has represented him since early in his professional life in Japan.
How long has Bin Shimada worked as a voice actor?
Shimada has worked professionally in Japan since the late 1970s, placing him among the industry's more senior, long-tenured performers. His credits span nearly five decades of Japanese anime, television, and narration work.
What kind of roles is Bin Shimada known for playing?
Shimada's casting tends toward warm, everyman supporting roles, the same type reflected in his Sailor Moon part as the earnest apprentice Yuichiro. This style has defined much of his long career in Japanese anime.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Sailor Moon anime series, manga, and official materials. Sailor Moon was created by Naoko Takeuchi, published by Kodansha, and animated by Toei Animation. All rights to Sailor Moon and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byNaoko Takeuchi
- Published byKodansha
- Animated byToei Animation
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