Nobuyuki Hiyama | |
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Native name | 檜山 修之 |
Born |
Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan |
August 25, 1967
Occupation | Voice actor |
Years active | 1988–present |
Agent | Arts Vision |
Notable credit(s) |
YuYu Hakusho as Link |
YuYu Hakusho
as Hiei
The King of Braves GaoGaiGar
as Gai Shishioh
Fatal Fury & The King of Fighters
as Joe Higashi
Nobuyuki Hiyama (檜山 修之 Hiyama Nobuyuki?, born August 25, 1967) is a Japanese voice actor, narrator, and radio personality currently affiliated with Arts Vision.
Hiyama's vocal register is described as a husky tenor suitable for voicing mature, young adult men. Combined with an impactful execution, he earned his reputation in voicing heroic protagonists commonly found in works of the mecha, fighting, and fantasy genres. Hiyama is recognized for his portrayal of Hiei from Yu Yu Hakusho, by starring twice within the Brave Series franchise as Maito Senpuuji of The Brave Express Might Gaine and Gai Shishioh of the King of Braves GaoGaiGar; as well as providing the voice of Link within Nintendo's award-winning title, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.