Koichi Yamadera

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Summary

Koichi Yamadera is a Japanese actor and voice actor known for voicing Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop, Ryoga Hibiki in Ranma ½, and Genie in the Japanese dub of Aladdin, among many anime and film roles. His career spans animation, dubbing, narration, and live-action performance, with a recurring emphasis on character acting and vocal range. He has taken part in efforts to support recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake and has publicly urged continued attention to environmental issues. No public statements on identity politics, DEI, or LGBTQ advocacy are on record.