Kinpei Azusa

Kinpei Azusa

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Azusa Kinpei (May 1, 1931—May 24, 1997), real name Hashimoto Mitsuo (橋本光雄), was a voice actor, born in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. He was employed by the talent management firm Aoni Production. Between the ages of three and six, Azusa was trained in the theatre. At the age of five, he was given the name Kinzou Azusa. On May 1, 1962, Azusa undertook the establishment of a coaching foundation, Gekidan Geikyou (currently represented by Aono Takeshi). Azusa died in 1997 at the age of 66. (Source: AniDB)