Ryuichi Kijima (Japanese: 木島隆一, Hepburn: Kijima Ryūichi, born March 29, 1985) is a Japanese voice actor. Some of his noteworthy roles include Hifumi Izanami in Hypnosis Mic, Lenka Utsugi in God Eater, Shun Mizuki in Time Travel Girl, and Mitsuki in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
Ryuichi Kijima | |
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木島隆一 | |
 Kijima in 2018 | |
| Born | March 29, 1985 Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Education | Sapporo Manga, Anime, & Voice Actor Vocational School |
| Occupation | Voice actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent | Mausu Promotion |
| Notable credits |
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| Awards | Singing Award at the 13th Seiyu Awards |
Biography edit
Kijima was born in Sapporo on March 29.[1][2] In elementary school, Kijima had a passion for singing and acting in front of his peers.[3] He was also a fan of anime and western films, notably the Gundam series.[2] These passions inspired Kijima to enroll at Sapporo Manga, Anime, & Voice Actor Vocational School.[2][4] After graduating, Kijima worked in a factory in Tochigi Prefecture for a year to save up money before moving to Tokyo. Later at a drinking party, he met with a former colleague who recommended him to Mausu Promotion. He later joined one of their training centers.[2] After some help from Akio Ōtsuka, he began working as a professional voice actor in 2010.[2] In 2019, Kijima, along with the rest of the cast for Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle, won the singing award at the 13th Seiyu Awards.[5]
Filmography edit
TV series edit
- 2012
- Beyblade: Shogun Steel as Torimaki B[6]
- 2013
- Beast Saga as Argyllo[6]
- 2015
- 2016
- Days as Taro Kisaragi[7]
- Cheer Boys!! as Takuya Nabeshima[8]
- Time Travel Girl as Jun Mizuki[9]
- 2017
- 2018
- 2020
- Darwin's Game as Keiichi[11]
- Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima as Hifumi Izanami[12]
- 2022
- The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt as Deuterio[13]
- Shenmue as Guizhang Chen[14]
- 2023
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War as Tack[15]
- I Shall Survive Using Potions! as Fernand[16]
- Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima+ as Hifumi Izanami[17]
Original net animation (ONA) edit
- 2023
- Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 2 as Schen Kerr[18]
Films edit
- 2015
- Boruto: Naruto the Movie as Mitsuki[19]
- The Anthem of the Heart as Ryo Shimizu[20]
- 2021
- Pompo: The Cinéphile as Alan Gardner[21]
Video games edit
- 2012
- Fire Emblem Awakening as Azur[20]
- 2014
- Left 4 Dead: Survivors as Yusuke Kudou
- 2015
- Fire Emblem Fates as Lazward[20]
- 2016
- Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse as Manabu[20]
- I Am Setsuna as End[20]
- 2017
- Fire Emblem Heroes as Lazward[20]
- Nioh as Shinmen Takezo[20]
- Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux as Tyler[20]
- 2018
- Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker as Mitsuki[20]
Dubbing edit
- 2019
- I Lost My Body as Naoufel[20]
References edit
- ^ "木島 隆一" (in Japanese). Mausu Promotion. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "挫折して自分を見つめ直した時期もありましたー木島隆一インタビュー（前編）". Nizista (in Japanese). September 10, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ "木島隆一さん独占インタビュー│沼落ち5秒前！声優編【画像多数】". Numan (in Japanese). July 26, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ "デビュー・就職実績" (in Japanese). Sapporo Manga, Anime, & Voice Actor Vocational School. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ "13th Seiyu Awards Winning" (in Japanese). Seiyu Awards. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 3, 2015). "Ryūichi Kijima Stars as New Protagonist in God Eater Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ a b Sherman, Jennifer (October 28, 2018). "New Twitter Hashtag Asks Fans to Guess Songs With Simple Hints". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 20, 2016). "Cheer Boys!! Anime Adds 9 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael (June 1, 2016). "Time Travel Girl Anime Reveals Scientists' Cast, AŌP Opening Song, July 9 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ Loo, Egan (September 26, 2018). "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Anime Adds More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (December 23, 2019). "Darwin's Game Anime Casts Yūya Hirose, Chiaki Kobayashi, Fukushi Ochiai". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ Loo, Egan (March 29, 2020). "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- TV Anime's Video Unveils Staff, July Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (December 30, 2021). "The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Opening Theme". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael (February 2, 2022). "Shenmue Anime Reveals More Japanese Cast, Ending Song Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (November 17, 2022). "The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steeli Northern War Anime Reveals More Cast, January 2023 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (August 31, 2023). "I Shall Survive Using Potions Anime Unveils 3rd Visual, Additional Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ Loo, Egan (April 15, 2023). "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima Anime Season 2's Teaser Unveils October Debut, Cast & Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ Dennison, Kara (January 24, 2023). "BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Anime Adds Two Voice Actors". Crunchyroll. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- ^ Loo, Egan (June 21, 2015). "Boruto -Naruto the Movie- Casts Kensho Ono, Daisuke Namikawa, More". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Ryuichi Kijima". Behind the Voice Actors. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (May 19, 2021). "Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film's New Video Reveals Movie-Original Character, Insert Songs". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
External links edit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ryuichi Kijima.
- Official agency profile (in Japanese)
- Ryuichi Kijima at Anime News Network's encyclopedia