Jiro Hiramiki was a Japanese actor whose career included voice work in anime, though he was primarily known for his extensive work in live-action film, television, and theatre. He was born on November 21, 1933, and passed away on October 23, 2016. Hiramiki began his career as a stage actor after joining the Haiyuza theatre company in 1956, and he was particularly known for his long-standing collaboration with renowned director Yukio Ninagawa. His talent was recognized with prestigious honors, including the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon in 1998 and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in 2005.

In the realm of anime, Hiramiki's most prominent role came later in his career. He provided the voice for the adult version of the protagonist, Tianjing, in the 2011 animated film The Tibetan Dog. This film was a Japanese-Chinese co-production animated by the acclaimed studio Madhouse. His contribution to the film is part of his broader legacy as a distinguished figure in Japanese entertainment. Decades earlier, he was also part of the voice cast for the 1961 animated film The Littlest Warrior, also known as The Orphan Brother. These two credits, while separated by fifty years, represent his involvement in anime voice acting, which appears to have been an occasional, rather than primary, part of his long and celebrated career.