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in numerous

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and non-anime works. He is most known for his role as

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'') and as Jin (''

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''), who are both voiced by

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in their respective English dubs.

Notable voice roles

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'' * Isa in ''

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'' * Jin in ''

'' * Hirayama Yukio in '' Akagi'' * Shun in '' Be Rockin''' * Turk (Two Guns) in '' Last Order: Final Fantasy VII''

Sources

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sato, Ginpei 1977 births Japanese male voice actors Living people