Junya Iwamoto (岩本 淳也, Iwamoto Junya, born 1974 in Gotemba, Shizuoka) is a Japanese stunt performer and motion actor. He once aspired to be a professional wrestler during his youth but eventually gained a stronger interest in wushu after befriending a Chinese instructor. From then on, he devoted his time studying martial arts and became a member of the Nichigetsudo Wushu Association.
Iwamoto's work within the entertainment industry include stunt doubling in action films and motion coordination in video games. He also teaches kung fu and taijiquan classes at Action & Acrobatics Studio Tsubasa-kichi.
Works
- Dynasty Warriors series
- Samurai Warriors series
- Warriors Orochi series
- Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War
- Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2
- TRINITY: Souls of Zill O'll
- Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage series
- One Piece: Pirate Warriors series
- Dragon Quest Heroes
- Sangokushi 13
- Warriors All-Stars
Live Events
- Omega Force 20th Anniversary Seiyuu Musou