Kyousei Tsukui Explained

Kyōsei Tsukui
Native Name:	津久井 教生
Native Name Lang:	ja
Birth Name:	Norio Tsukui
Birth Date:	27 March 1961
Birth Place:	Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Occupation:	Voice actor
Years Active:	1983–2023

is a Japanese former voice actor who worked for 81 Produce.

On October 1, 2019, Tsukui revealed that he has been diagnosed with ALS and has been using a cane and wheelchair to help with his mobility.^[1] On February 17, 2023, Tsukui revealed that he has lost his voice and has retired from voice acting as a result of undergoing a tracheostomy.^[2] He is also no longer able to use his arms or legs and only communicates through digital software.

Filmography

Anime

• Chibi Maruko-chan (1990), Shinji Sekiguchi, Mamoru Kawada, Yamane's Father, Alien
• Dororonpa! (1991), Takashi
• Mobile Fighter G Gundam (1994), Michelo Chariot
• Azuki-chan (1995), Makoto Sakaguchi
• Neighborhood Story (1995), Jiro Nishino
• Detective Conan (1996), Naoya Nishitani
• You're Under Arrest (1996), Daisuke
• (1998; Film), Baek Doo San
• Bubu Chacha (1999), Mary's Father, Bobby
• Dr. Slump (1999), Majito
• Ojamajo Doremi (1999), Kouji Senoo
• Digimon Tamers

The Adventurer's Battle (2001; Film), Labramon and Shisamon

• s-CRY-ed (2001), Straight Cougar
• Rozen Maiden (2004), Detective Kun-kun and Laplace's Demon
• He Is My Master (2005), Pochi
• Black Blood Brothers (2006), Johan Tsang
• Zombie-Loan (2007), Hakka
• The Idolmaster (2011), Program Director
• Hunter × Hunter (Second Series) (2013), Baro, Bihorn, Flutter
• Fantasista Doll (2013), Rinto Mikasa
• Wish Upon the Pleiades (2015), Nanako's father

Tokusatsu

• Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (1994), Yokai
• Chouriki Sentai Ohranger (1995), Bara Cactus 2 (ep. 5)
• Gekisou Sentai Carranger (1996), Deputy Leader Zelmoda
• Seijuu Sentai Gingaman (1998), Chainzaws (ep. 45)
• Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGo-V (1999), Fighting Psyma Beast Spartan (ep. 36)
• Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (2001), Cellphone Org (ep. 9)
• Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger (2003), Trinoid 12: Yatsudenwani (eps. 18 - 50)
• Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004), Wandean Niwande (ep. 27)
• GoGo Sentai Boukenger (2006), Tsukumogami Kanadegami (ep. 12)
• Kamen Rider Den-O (2007), Crust Imagin (ep. 5 & 6)
• Juuken Sentai Gekiranger (2007), Mythical Beast Afanc-Fist Sojo (ep. 41 & 42)
• Engine Sentai Go-Onger (2008), Engine Carrigator (eps. 7 - 47 & 50)
• (2008), Carrigator
• Engine Sentai Go-onger vs. Gekiranger (2009), Carrigator
• (2010), Carrigator
• Tensou Sentai Goseiger (2010), Namono-Gatari of Orthturos Headder (Gatari (Namono Voice by Takahiro Imamura)) (ep. 46)
• (2012), Trinoid 12: Yatsudenwani
• Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters (2012), Keshigomuloid (ep. 26)
• (2013), Trinoid 12: Yatsudenwani
• Ressha Sentai ToQger Vs. Kamen Rider Gaim Spring Vacation Combining Special (2014), Moguraroid
• Uchu Sentai Kyuranger (2017), Goneshi (ep. 15 & 25)

Video games

• Psychic Force (1995), Gates Oltman, Keith Evans
• Gunbird 2 (1998), Pom-Pom
• GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class (2010), Takuma Sotoma
• Everybody's Golf 6 (2011), Edge

Dubbing roles

Live-action

• Broken Arrow, Giles Prentice (Frank Whaley)^[3]

Animation

• Cars 2, Acer^[4]
• Mutant Turtles: Superman Legend, Bebop
• Inspector Gadget
• Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, Donald and Douglas (Season 11 onwards succeeding Hiroyuki Satō and Takeshi Endo)

External links

• Kyousei Island (Japanese)
  • Ryu's Seiyuu Infos

Notes and References

1. Web site: Voice Actor Kyousei Tsukui Reveals ALS Diagnosis. 25 May 2023 .
2. Web site: Voice Actor Kyousei Tsukui Loses Voice After Tracheotomy Due to ALS. 25 May 2023 .
3. Web site: ブロークン・アロー[吹]]. October 27, 2021. Star Channel.
4. Web site: カーズ２. July 20, 2020. Fukikaeru.