Frequently acts with fellow star voice actor Tomokazu Seki, and is
reportedly good friends with him. The collaboration first began in 1995
with 'Fushigi Yûgi' and 'Wedding Peach,' and then quickly took off when
both men starred in the international hit television series
'Escaflowne.' Since then, they have partnered on a number of shows and
even done a special project, 'Weißkreuz' in 1998.