He made his theatrical debut in the play Boy's Revue Stay Gold in 1987.
[1][2] He specializes in theatrical action sequences such as swordplay and fighting.
He dubbed over the roles of Tom Hanks in the Toy Story series,[3] and The Polar Express.
[4] He has been nominated for two Japanese Academy Awards, and was named Best Newcomer in 1992.
[5] He married actress Tomoko Yamaguchi on December 15, 1995.