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Voice Actress Risa Kayama Reveals Her Father Is Singer Hironobu Kageyama
posted on by Lynzee Loveridge
Voice actress Risa Kayama revealed on Wednesday that her father is popular anime song singer Hironobu Kageyama. The 26-year-old stated that her father supported her career pursuits as a voice actress and she was grateful for his advice and support.
Kayama's first major role was as Hatsune Minase in the 2012 original video anime Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru: Futari no Elder. She's since voiced Kota Kawabuchi in Kids on the Slope, and background characters in Sengoku Collection.
Kageyama performed both Dragon Ball Z television anime opening themes, "Cha-La Head-Cha-La" and "We Gotta Power," and theme songs for the franchise's movies and specials. His other works including theme songs for Star Blazers 2199, Naruto Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monster GX, Getter Robo: Armageddon and more. He is in an active member in the band JAM PROJECT where he has also performed multiple anime theme songs.
Source: Nikkan Sports
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