Japanese-Canadian actor and voice actor, fluent in both Canadian English and Japanese (standard and Osaka). 3-dan blackbelt in a classical Japanese martial art school, Takenouchi-ryu Bittchuden, that uses a variety of weapons. Known for Toranaga's Kosho #1 in SHOGUN (2024) as an actor. Primarily working as a voice artist since 2022. Past clients include Microsoft, Fujitsu, Intel, ABP (Elon Musk's audiobook), AEON, NHK, Suntory, Dormy Inn, etc.