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Ryōtarō Okiayu was born in Kokuraminami-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan on November 17, 1969. Public records list Ryōtarō Okiayu as a seiyū, actor and blogger. The age as of 2026 is 56.
My Take
Ryōtarō Okiayu has one of those voices that instantly raises the prestige of any scene. Byakuya Kuchiki in Bleach, Treize in Gundam Wing, Mitsui in Slam Dunk, Tezuka in The Prince of Tennis, Nūbē, Alucard, Zero, the resume reads like a roll call of cool, composed characters. Hailing from Kokuraminami in Fukuoka, he brings a kind of grounded, low-register dignity that few can match. To me he is the definitive voice for the elegant, self-possessed type, and just hearing him speak elevates the whole production. He is, simply, a favorite of mine.
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- Name (English)
- Ryōtarō Okiayu
- Name (Japanese)
- 置鮎龍太郎
- Reading
- おきあゆ りょうたろう
- Born
- November 17, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Kokuraminami-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- seiyū / actor / blogger
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryōtarō Okiayu born?
Born November 17, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Ryōtarō Okiayu from?
Ryōtarō Okiayu is from Kokuraminami-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Ryōtarō Okiayu do?
Ryōtarō Okiayu works as seiyū, actor, blogger.
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