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Mitsuo Yamaguchi (山口 光雄, Yamaguchi Mitsuo; born May 23, 1965), known professionally as Kappei Yamaguchi (山口 勝平, Yamaguchi Kappei), is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and rakugoka affiliated with Gokū and 21st Century Fox. After making his voice acting debut in 1989 as the male version of Ranma Saotome in Ranma ½, Yamaguchi went on to other notable roles, including Inuyasha in Inuyasha and its sequel Yashahime, and L in Death Note. He currently voices Shinichi Kudo and Kaito Kid in Case Closed, Usopp in One Piece and Teddie in Persona 4. He is married and has a son, Ryunosuke, and a daughter, Akane. Ryunosuke and Akane are also voice actors, while the latter is also a rakugoka.

Quick facts about Kappei Yamaguchi

  • Full name: Kappei Yamaguchi
  • Born: 1965-05-23
  • Nationality: Japan
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q355173

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Who is Kappei Yamaguchi?

Mitsuo Yamaguchi (山口 光雄, Yamaguchi Mitsuo; born May 23, 1965), known professionally as Kappei Yamaguchi (山口 勝平, Yamaguchi Kappei), is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and rakugoka affiliated with Gokū and 21st Century Fox.

What nationality is Kappei Yamaguchi?

Kappei Yamaguchi is Japan.

When was Kappei Yamaguchi born?

Kappei Yamaguchi was born on 1965-05-23.

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