is a Japanese

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and singer from

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, Japan. He is currently affiliated with

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. His major roles are Atsushi Kinugawa in ''

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'', Sakutaro Kirara in '' Jewelpet: Magical Change'', Kazunori Uesugi in ''

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,'' Yoshiharu Hisomu in '' Kiznaiver'' and Ryūichi Kashima in '' School Babysitters''. In 2018, he won the Best New Actor Award at the

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Biography

Nishiyama wanted to work using his voice since his 6th year of elementary school; in junior high school, he was suggested by a friend to become a voice actor. During high school, he participated in the Creative Course (which included voice actor and broadcast major) of his school. In 2009, while in high school, he participated in NHK's nationwide high school broadcast competition. In 2009, he participated in the 3rd 81 Audition and won a special award, after which he entered 81 Produce's training school. In May 2011, he joined the company 81 Produce. In 2015, he launched the entertainment group ''"Ooimachi Cream Soda"'' along with Reona Irie and Yuu Taniguchi. As part of ''Ooimachi Cream Soda'', Nishiyama also acts in various stage plays. In 2016, Nishiyama released his first personal book ''Nishiyama-san Chi no Koutaro-kun''. In 2017, he published a photo essay book ''Tarorizumu''. In 2018, he won the Best New Actor Award at the 12th Seiyuu Awards. Nishiyama shared the award with

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and

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. In 2020, Nishiyama made his debut as singer from Lantis with mini album ''CITY.''

Filmography

Anime

Video games

Drama CD

Dubbing

Variety shows

Publications

Photobooks

Discography

Extended plays

Awards

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Official agency profile
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Nishiyama, Koutaro 1991 births Living people Japanese male video game actors Japanese male voice actors Male voice actors from Kanagawa Prefecture 21st-century Japanese male actors 81 Produce voice actors