Junpei Takiguchi

Junpei Takiguchi

Deceased · Born: Apr 17, 1931 · Died: Aug 29, 2011

Personal Details

BornApr 17, 1931 Chiba, Japan

Biography

Junpei Takiguchi, a remarkably talented individual, burst onto the scene on April 17, 1931, in the bustling city of Chiba, Japan, where he would later develop a passion for the performing arts.

As a master of his craft, Takiguchi embarked upon a prestigious career in acting, leaving an indelible mark on the industry, and distinguishing himself as a versatile and accomplished thespian.

His impressive repertoire of work includes a multitude of notable projects, showcasing his exceptional range and adaptability, with his most iconic roles perhaps being those in the beloved anime series Dragon Ball Z, as well as its video game adaptation, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, which made its debut in 2007, and further solidifying his status as a household name.

Furthermore, his nuanced and captivating portrayals of characters in other esteemed anime series, such as the 1989 classic Dragon Ball Z and the 2006 hit D.Gray-man, have cemented his status as a highly skilled and accomplished actor, and have earned him a reputation as one of the most respected and beloved figures in the world of Japanese animation.

Throughout his illustrious career, Takiguchi has consistently demonstrated his ability to bring depth and complexity to his characters, and has captivated audiences with his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft.

As a testament to his enduring impact on the industry, Takiguchi's work continues to be celebrated and admired by fans around the world, and his legacy as a master of his craft remains unchallenged.

Junpei Takiguchi's life was tragically and prematurely brought to a close on the twenty-ninth day of August, two thousand eleven, in the vibrant and densely populated metropolis of Tokyo, Japan, a city that was his home and the stage upon which he had shared his talents with the world.

The sudden and unforeseen departure of Takiguchi served as a poignant and poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life, the preciousness of time, and the importance of cherishing every moment spent with those we hold dear. As the reality of his untimely passing began to sink in, the devastating impact of his loss was palpable, leaving a profound and lasting impression on all who knew him, as well as those who had been inspired by his remarkable body of work.

As the passing of time etches its indelible mark on the fabric of history, Takiguchi's remarkable legacy is destined to endure, his remarkable contributions to the realm of entertainment serving as a poignant tribute to his profound and lasting impact on those whose lives he touched, a testament to the indelible mark he left on the world, and a poignant reminder of the enduring influence he wielded over those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Takiguchi's Person Biography:

Takiguchi was born on a sunny day in the early 20th century, in a small town surrounded by lush green forests and rolling hills. From a young age, he demonstrated a keen interest in the world of entertainment, spending countless hours watching movies, reading scripts, and attending plays.

As he grew older, Takiguchi's passion for the performing arts only intensified, and he began to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. He worked tirelessly, honing his craft and perfecting his skills, eventually becoming one of the most respected and beloved figures in the world of entertainment.

Throughout his illustrious career, Takiguchi was known for his exceptional talent, his boundless energy, and his unwavering dedication to his craft. He inspired countless people with his performances, and his legacy continues to be celebrated and honored to this day.

Despite his many accomplishments, Takiguchi remained humble and kind, always willing to lend a helping hand or offer words of encouragement to those around him. His warmth and generosity of spirit earned him the love and respect of all who knew him, and his memory will undoubtedly continue to be cherished for generations to come.

Takiguchi's life, though cut short in its prime, has left an indelible mark on the world, a testament to the enduring power of human spirit, as his remarkable story continues to captivate and inspire future generations, serving as a poignant reminder to seize every opportunity, to cherish every breath, and to make the most of the fleeting time we have on this earth, a legacy that will forever burn brightly like a guiding star, illuminating the path for all who come after him, and etching his name indelibly in the annals of history.

Career

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2008
Yattâman
Yattâman as Dokurobe (voice)
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2006
D.Gray-man
D.Gray-man as Millennium Earl (voice)
{"id":2733,"title":".hack\/\/SIGN","year":2006,"character":"Phyllo (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hacksign","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7ds5mem34te0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7ds5mem34te0.jpg"},"released":1}
.hack//SIGN
.hack as Phyllo (voice)
{"id":2158,"title":"Karin","year":2005,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/karin","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/662bcnsbd8p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/662bcnsbd8p0.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
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2001
Metropolis
Metropolis as Dr. Laughton (voice)
{"id":222575,"title":"Rupan sansei: Arukatorazu konnekushion","year":"2001","character":"Huang (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rupan-sansei-arukatorazu-konnekushion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5n6pst2e0dv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5n6pst2e0dv0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":54976,"title":"Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie","year":"1996","character":"Dr. Eggman\/Robotnik (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sonic-the-hedgehog-the-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54976.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54976.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie as Dr. Eggman/Robotnik (voice)
{"id":222560,"title":"Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom","year":"1994","character":"Chin Chin Ch\u016b (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lupin-the-third-dragon-of-doom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/8ac3kjth5pi0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/8ac3kjth5pi0.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom
Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom as Chin Chin Chū (voice)
{"id":103852437,"title":"Montana Jones","year":1994,"character":"Dr. Nitro (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/montana-jones","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103852437.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103852437.jpg"},"released":1}
Montana Jones
Montana Jones as Dr. Nitro (voice)
{"id":103852433,"title":"Genji Ts\u00fbshin Agedama","year":1991,"character":"Raizo Kuki (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/genji-tsushin-agedama","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103852433.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103852433.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Genji Tsûshin Agedama
Genji Tsûshin Agedama as Raizo Kuki (voice)
{"id":103845258,"title":"The Legend of the Dog Warriors: The Hakkenden","year":1990,"character":"Hikiroku (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-legend-of-the-dog-warriors-the-hakkenden","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103845258.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103845258.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":658,"title":"Dragon Ball Z","year":1990,"character":"Uranai Baba (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/dragon-ball-z","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1c49ic2s7h78.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1c49ic2s7h78.jpg"},"released":1}
Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Z as Uranai Baba (voice)
{"id":103842034,"title":"Dragon Ball Z","year":1990,"character":"Uranai Baba (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/dragon-ball-z-1989","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103842034.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103842034.jpg"},"released":1}
Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Z as Uranai Baba (voice)
{"id":103843411,"title":"Mad\u00f4 kingu Granzort","year":1989,"character":"Greconorman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mado-kingu-granzort","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103843411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103843411.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":103845779,"title":"Metal Armor Dragonar","year":1987,"character":"Major Haiderunekken","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/metal-armor-dragonar","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103845779.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103845779.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Metal Armor Dragonar
Metal Armor Dragonar as Major Haiderunekken
{"id":10942,"title":"Fist of the North Star","year":"1986","character":"Heart (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fist-of-the-north-star-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10942.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10942.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Fist of the North Star
Fist of the North Star as Heart (voice)
{"id":103845827,"title":"Bug tte Honey","year":1986,"character":"\u30ad\u30e5\u30e9\u5927\u738b","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bug-tte-honey","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103845827.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103845827.jpg"},"released":1}
Bug tte Honey
Bug tte Honey as キュラ大王
{"id":103846401,"title":"Mock & Sweet","year":1986,"character":"\u30ab\u30fc\u30eb\u5927\u5e1d","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mock-sweet","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103846401.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103846401.jpg"},"released":1}
Mock & Sweet
Mock & Sweet as カール大帝
{"id":103851592,"title":"Nana the Supergirl","year":1983,"character":"Oshamanbe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/nana-the-supergirl","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103851592.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103851592.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
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1982
Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow
Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow as Mr. Petiwell (voice)
{"id":103852865,"title":"Tokimeki Tonight","year":1982,"character":"Tamasaburo Kamiya","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tokimeki-tonight","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103852865.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103852865.jpg"},"released":1}
Tokimeki Tonight
Tokimeki Tonight as Tamasaburo Kamiya
{"id":103846198,"title":"Trider G7","year":1980,"character":"Donma","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/trider-g7","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103846198.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103846198.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Trider G7
Trider G7 as Donma
{"id":103852713,"title":"The Ultraman","year":1979,"character":"Pigu (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-ultraman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103852713.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103852713.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
The Ultraman
The Ultraman as Pigu (voice)
{"id":103846300,"title":"Yatt\u00e2man","year":1977,"character":"Dokurobei (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/yattaman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103846300.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103846300.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Yattâman
Yattâman as Dokurobei (voice)
{"id":103846192,"title":"Brave Raideen","year":1975,"character":"Barao","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/brave-raideen","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103846192.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103846192.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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Time bokan
Time bokan as Perasuke (voice)
{"id":103842955,"title":"Ch\u00eesana baikingu Bikke","year":1974,"character":"Snorre","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/chisana-baikingu-bikke","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103842955.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103842955.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":103842145,"title":"Mazinger Z","year":1972,"character":"Count Blocken","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mazinger-z","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103842145.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103842145.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Mazinger Z
Mazinger Z as Count Blocken
{"id":103843505,"title":"Kashi no ki Mokku","year":1972,"character":"Hanaguro","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/kashi-no-ki-mokku","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103843505.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103843505.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103852475,"title":"Triton of the Sea","year":1972,"character":"Proteus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/triton-of-the-sea","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103852475.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103852475.jpg"},"released":1}