Yūji Ueda, born in Fukuoka Prefecture, works as an actor, singer, and voice performer in Japan, lending his voice to CCG investigator Itsuki Marude in the Tokyo Ghoul anime from Studio Pierrot.
Ueda voices Itsuki Marude, a senior Ghoul Investigator who serves as Division II Chief within the CCG and once held the rank of Special Class before stepping back from field duty. Marude first appears in Episode 3 of the anime, adapted from his manga debut in Chapter 29, and remains a recurring authority figure across the CCG's ranks as the story moves into its :re era. Ueda brings a gruff, experienced-officer tone to the part that echoes the seasoned mentor roles he has voiced throughout his career.
Ueda is best known for voicing Horohoro in Shaman King and Keitarō Urashima in the romantic comedy Love Hina, roles that showcase his knack for hot-blooded, comedic leads. He also played Sagara Sanosuke in Rurouni Kenshin, took on the metal-obsessed alter ego of Johannes Krauser II in Detroit Metal City, and voiced both Brock and Wobbuffet across the Pokémon franchise, later adding Shiro Iori to his catalog in Kill la Kill.
Ueda voices Itsuki Marude, a senior Ghoul Investigator who serves as Division II Chief within the CCG. Marude once held the rank of Special Class before stepping back from field duty, and he first appears in Episode 3 of the anime.
Ueda is best known for voicing Horohoro in Shaman King and Keitaro Urashima in the romantic comedy Love Hina. Both roles showcase his knack for hot-blooded, comedic leads.
Ueda also played Sagara Sanosuke in Rurouni Kenshin and took on the metal-obsessed alter ego of Johannes Krauser II in Detroit Metal City. He later voiced Shiro Iori in Kill la Kill.
Yes, Ueda voices both Brock and Wobbuffet across the Pokemon franchise. That work runs alongside his other long-running anime roles.
Ueda was born in Fukuoka Prefecture and has worked as a voice actor since 1992. He is credited across acting, singing, and voice performance in Japan.
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