Atsushi Imaruoka, a renowned Japanese voice actor, was born on May 23, 1972, in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture. He is affiliated with Mausu Promotion, a prominent talent agency in the Japanese entertainment industry.
Imaruoka's unique characteristic is his fluency in the Joshu dialect, a distinctive regional accent from the Gunma Prefecture. Apart from his voice acting career, he is also an avid boxer and has a special skill in the sport.
Imaruoka's journey in the entertainment industry began when he entered the Mausu Promotion Actor Training School in 2001. He successfully completed his training and joined the agency in 2003. Prior to becoming a voice actor, Imaruoka had a successful stint as a professional boxer, affiliated with Kyoei Boxing Gym.
Interestingly, Imaruoka's passion for acting led him to start going to a gym after high school, with the intention of training his body as an actor. His initial intention was to simply exercise, but he eventually became fascinated with the idea of obtaining a professional boxing license. Imaruoka made his professional boxing debut at the age of 24 and remained active in the sport for three years before transitioning to voice acting.
Imaruoka's remarkable story serves as a testament to his dedication and perseverance in pursuing his passions, be it in the world of voice acting or professional boxing.
