Yuusuke Numata is a talented Japanese voice actor born on June 10, 1968, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
With a career spanning since 1989, he has brought life to countless anime characters, often portraying energetic boys or quirky supporting roles.
Numata is known for his slightly higher-pitched voice and his mastery of comedic and youthful tones.
He is celebrated for roles in series like "Tetsujin 28 FX," "Rockman.EXE," "One Piece," and "World Trigger," and has left a significant mark in video games and tokusatsu as well.
Represented by Aoni Production, Numata stands out not only for his broad range but also for his grounded, relatable personality.
Yuusuke Numata was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1968.
His interest in voice acting began in elementary school after being deeply moved by the anime "Galaxy Express 999."
During his teenage years, he was also a big fan of idols like Akina Nakamori.
He was inspired once more to pursue a voice acting career during high school, influenced by both the film "Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro" and his experiences in the archery club.
After high school, he attended the Broadcast Art Academy.
At 21, he moved to Tokyo to dive into the entertainment industry and graduated from the 10th class of Aoni Juku, a prestigious voice acting school.
Numata made his debut in the anime adaptation of "Dragon Quest" in 1989.
Early on, he played many minor roles before landing his first leading role as Masato Kaneda in "Tetsujin 28 FX."
He's shown remarkable versatility with a wide range of roles, including energetic boys, humorous sidekicks, and bizarre creatures.
Notable works include:
- Masato Kaneda in "Tetsujin 28 FX" (his first main role),
- Ken-san in "Ojarumaru,"
- Dekao Oyama in "Rockman.EXE" (MegaMan NT Warrior),
- Numerous characters in "One Piece,"
- Various roles in the "Dragon Ball" universe (such as Baby, Gregory, and Kitela),
- Suwa Koutaro in "World Trigger."
His talents are not limited to TV anime; Numata has also worked on movies, OVAs, web animations, and popular video games such as the "Dragon Ball Sparking!" series.
He is also recognized for his work in tokusatsu, lending his voice to characters in Super Sentai and Kamen Rider series.
Numata describes himself as "country-spirited."
He once moved from Yokohama to Nara in junior high, an experience that made a big impact on him and helped him find a sense of belonging.
He enjoys reading in his spare time.
He is skilled in swimming and archery.
Numata also has a younger sister and has shared a few humorous stories from his childhood, such as being unknowingly swindled out of change at a candy shop.
Numata's voice is usually associated with youthful, slightly mischievous characters.
He loves to tell anecdotes, once reminiscing about buying toy cars as a kid and realizing years later that the shopkeeper had tricked him out of his change.
He is a big fan of both classic anime and Japanese idols of the '80s.
His friendly, down-to-earth approach has made him popular both among fans and industry friends.
He has also contributed narrations and voice-overs for TV shows and commercials, further expanding his diverse career portfolio.
Numata remains active in the industry and continues to contribute to new projects, including recent anime, games, and web content.
He is represented by Aoni Production and has an official profile with them.
He maintains a reputation as a reliable, dynamic voice actor with decades of experience in the field.
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