Yuki Himura
Description
Yuki Himura is a Japanese entertainer known for his work as a comedian, actor, and voice actor. He was born on May 14, 1972, in Hiroshima Prefecture and was raised in Kanagawa Prefecture. He is a member of the comedy duo Bananaman, where he performs the tsukkomi role, partnering with Osamu Shitara. His career in entertainment began in 1990, and he is affiliated with the talent agency Horipro Com.
As a voice actor, Himura has contributed to several animated projects, both in film and television. A notable example of his voice work is in the long-running children's anime series Soreike! Anpanman. He voiced the character Kororin in the 2012 theatrical film Soreike! Anpanman Yomigaere Bananajima. This role was particularly distinctive as it featured a direct collaboration with his comedy partner; Osamu Shitara voiced the character Sutten in the same film, and together their characters were named after their comedy duo, Bananaman.
Beyond anime, Himura's voice acting portfolio includes Japanese dubbing roles for numerous Western animated films. He provided the Japanese voice for the character Bob in the 2009 film Monsters vs. Aliens. He also voiced Bill the Krill in Happy Feet Two and took on the role of Duke in both The Secret Life of Pets and its sequel. His work on the Minions franchise includes voicing the characters Walter Jr. and Fabrice in the 2015 film Minions. He has also lent his voice to video games, such as the character Paul Le Petit in Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights.
As a voice actor, Himura has contributed to several animated projects, both in film and television. A notable example of his voice work is in the long-running children's anime series Soreike! Anpanman. He voiced the character Kororin in the 2012 theatrical film Soreike! Anpanman Yomigaere Bananajima. This role was particularly distinctive as it featured a direct collaboration with his comedy partner; Osamu Shitara voiced the character Sutten in the same film, and together their characters were named after their comedy duo, Bananaman.
Beyond anime, Himura's voice acting portfolio includes Japanese dubbing roles for numerous Western animated films. He provided the Japanese voice for the character Bob in the 2009 film Monsters vs. Aliens. He also voiced Bill the Krill in Happy Feet Two and took on the role of Duke in both The Secret Life of Pets and its sequel. His work on the Minions franchise includes voicing the characters Walter Jr. and Fabrice in the 2015 film Minions. He has also lent his voice to video games, such as the character Paul Le Petit in Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights.
All Characters
- JapaneseAnime overview: Soreike! Anpanman Yomigaere Bananajima