Nobuyuki Hiyama

Nobuyuki Hiyama
檜山 修之
Born (1967-08-25) August 25, 1967 (age 57)
StatusMarried
Other namesHiichan (ひーちゃん)[1]
The King of Braves (勇者王, Yūsha Ō)[1]
OccupationVoice actor
Years active1989–present
AgentArts Vision
Notable credits
Height166 cm (5 ft 5 in)

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.

His vocal register is described as a metallic lyric tenor suitable to voice a mature variation of coming of age young men. Combined with an impactful execution on battle cries, 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 YuYu 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. He also played Link in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

  1. ^ a b c "檜山修之(ひやまのぶゆき)の解説". goo人名事典. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2020.