Takeshi Kusao is a Japanese voice actor and singer. Kusao has several independent singles and albums released to his name. He is married to fellow voice actor Yuka Saito.
Since he didn't take high school too seriously, he didn't get to attend the same university as his friends after graduation. Following his breakout role as Ryo Sanada (AKA Rekka no Ryo) from Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, Kusao has since been typecast for valiant and honest characters. He has played roles that deviate from type such as Hanamichi Sakuragi in Slam Dunk and Wei Zhijun in Darker Than Black.
When asked about his role as Yukimura, he responded that he felt honored to finally play him —Kusao has been associated with the historical figure since his debut as Kai in Akira. He commented on liking Omega Force's concept of the "Gi Trio" (義トリオ) which is the official nickname for Yukimura, Mitsunari, and Kanetsugu since Samurai Warriors 2. Kusao thinks the Gi Trio's first trio "truly fits the series" and is the start of something legendary. He later commented that the Gi Trio's popularity took him off guard, remarking that the fandom nickname was accepted with relative ease by the Koei staff.
Works
The following roles listed below come from titles associated with Koei Tecmo and third party works distributed as part of a deal with other companies.
Live Events
| Event | Year |
|---|---|
| 2009 Uzumasa Sengoku Matsuri ~ Sengoku Musou Talk Show | 2009 |
| Anime DON! Episode 49 | 2014 |
| Anime ON! | 2015 |
| AnimeJapan 2014 Sengoku Musou SP ~Sanada no Shou~ Talk Event | 2014 |
| AnimeJapan 2015 Sanada Kyodai no Rokumonsen Radio Shucchou-hen | 2015 |
| Animemashite | 2015 |
| Hiyama Nobuyuki no Animejyu Episode 117 | 2014 |
| Ichiyazuke | 2015 |
| Jump Festa 2010 Sengoku Musou 3 Special Stage | 2010 |
| Jump Festa 2011 Sengoku Musou 3 Z/Moushouden Special Stage | 2011 |
| Omega Force 20th Anniversary Seiyuu Musou | 2018 |
| Sengoku Bushou Matsuri | 2010 |
| Sengoku Musou 4 Hatsubai Chokuzen Special | 2014 |
| Sengoku Musou Chronicle 3 Kansei Happyoukai + ?? | 2014 |
| Sengoku Musou Gaiden Seiyuu Ougi Gaiden 2015 Haru | 2015 |
| Sengoku Musou Jyushunen Hyappyokai Namachuukei! | 2013 |
| Sengoku Musou Jyushunen Kinen Concert | 2013 |
| Sengoku Musou Seiyuu Ougi & Geten no Hana Yumeakari Special Namahousou | 2014 |
| Sengoku Musou Seiyuu Ougi 2010 Aki | 2010 |
| Sengoku Musou Seiyuu Ougi 2011 Haru (Canceled) | 2011 |
| Sengoku Musou Seiyuu Ougi 2011 Aki | 2011 |
| Sengoku Musou Seiyuu Ougi 2012 Aki | 2012 |
| Sengoku Musou Seiyuu Ougi 2014 Spring 10th Anniversary | 2014 |
| Sengoku Musou Seiyuu Ougi 2016 ~Sanada Natsu no Jin~ | 2016 |
| Sengoku Musou Seiyuu Ougi Gaiden ~Tsujin! Gi no Chikai~ | 2013 |
| Sengoku Musou ~Sanadamaru~ Hatsubai Chokuzen Special Nama Housou | 2016 |
| Sengoku Musou ~Sanadamaru~ Kansei Happyoukai | 2016 |
| TV Anime Sengoku Musou Sanada Kyodai Special Talk Show | 2015 |
| Tokyo Game Show 2011 Koei-Tecmo's Lineup Stage (Recorded) | 2011 |
| Tokyo Game Show 2012 Sengoku Musou Chronicle 2nd Stage | 2012 |
| Tokyo Game Show 2016 Sengoku Musou ~Sanadamaru~ Special Stage/Namahousou | 2016 |