Eimei Esumi was a Japanese actor and voice actor born on October 5, 1935, in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. He passed away on August 22, 2004. His career in entertainment spanned five decades, from the early 1950s until 2003.

Esumi was primarily known for his extensive work as a live-action film actor, appearing in numerous movies throughout his career. His filmography includes over ninety acting credits. Some of his notable film appearances include roles in director Akira Kurosawa's Dodes'ka-den, the biographical film Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, and the movie Eureka. He frequently collaborated with renowned director Kaneto Shindo and appeared alongside actors such as Taiji Tonoyama and actress Moeko Ezawa.

In addition to his live-action roles, Esumi also contributed his voice to animated projects. His known voice acting credits include the 1971 television series Lupin the Third, where he provided voices for the cast, and the 1995 anime series Ghost Sweeper Mikami. He is also credited as a voice actor for the 1968 series 顽皮侦探团. Notably, he provided the voice for the character Gomesu Tonda (also credited as Superintendent Tonda or Tonda Gomesu) in the 1999 animated film Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo: The Movie, which is based on the long-running manga and anime series. This role directly connects to the examples provided by the user.