- Born
- Birth nameMitsuo Yamaguchi
- Nickname
- Kappei-kun
- Height5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
- Kappei Yamaguchi was born on May 23, 1965 in Fukuoka, Japan. He is an actor, known for One Piece (1999), Death Note (2006) and Inuyasha (2000).
- Often voices unpleasant characters
- Often provides vocals for animals or non-speaking characters
- As of March 2006, he is tied with Megumi Hayashibara as the third most prolific voice actor in Japan, behind second ranked Shin'ichirô Miki and top ranking Takehito Koyasu, respectively.
- Does dubbing voice of Kyle from South Park (1997).
- Hobbies includes climbing and computers.
- Recently he has taken on different roles such as L in Death Note and Hugh in Kiba which are serious characters with a lower voice range. Hugh (in Kiba) was an exception in that it is not only an adult role but also a villain.
- Many, if not most of Yamaguchi's voice roles are teenagers or even younger boys. He is well-known for his ability to perform high-pitched, "young" voices. This is especially noticeable in BL dramas/games. His characters are also generally straightforward-minded, sometimes simple-minded, humorous and easily excitable but usually "good" characters.
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