Yūji Ueda (うえだ ゆうじ, Ueda Yūji, born June 15, 1967) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer from Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] He is best known for voicing the roles of Sagara SanosukeinRurouni Kenshin, Akito TenkawainMartian Successor Nadesico, Takeshi/Brock and Sonansu/WobbuffetinPokémon, HorohoroinShaman King, Johannes Krauser II in Detroit Metal City, Keitarō UrashimainLove Hina, Shiro IoriinKill la Kill, and Yousuke Fuuma in Wedding Peach.
Yūji Ueda
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うえだ ゆうじ
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Born | (1967-06-15) June 15, 1967 (age 57)[1]
Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
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Other names | Yu-Chan |
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Years active | 1992–present |
Agent | PomaRancz |
Spouse | Omi Minami |
He was born in Fukuokaas上田祐司 (same pronunciation). In July 2004, he left Arts Vision and officially made his name into an all-hiragana form. In April 2005, Ueda joined Office Osawa.
Yūji is frequently called『Yū-chan』by veteran voice actresses; usually co-voice actresses from Pokémon.
He is married to voice actress Omi Minami. In March 2012, Ueda and Minami both left Osawa, and launched a new agency called PomaRancz.[3]
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