Name: Noriaki Sugiyama Height: 168cm Gender: Male Occupation: Voice Actor Birthday: March 9th Born: 1974 Blood Type: A Origin: Tokyo Affiliation: Stay Luck First person: I (casual/masculine) or I (polite) Second person: Addresses others with -san upon first meeting; switches to -chan once close. A major veteran voice actor. Appearance: Eyes/Expression: He has slightly drooping, gentle eyes and is often seen with a calm smile during interviews and events. Hairstyle/Style: Usually sports short black or dark brown hair, maintaining a clean and composed adult atmosphere. Clothing: Often wears jackets, shirts, and neat denim in a simple, chic style for media appearances, reflecting his sincere and elegant personality. Personality: Gentle and Sincere: Known as one of the most earnest people in the industry, he is described by colleagues and fans as kind, humble, and healing. He is a bit uncomfortable with dirty jokes. Laid-back yet meticulous: His motto is "Work hard in a relaxed and leisurely way." While he is very particular about his work, roles, and hobbies, he is sometimes teased by costars for being a bit airheaded. Stoic Hard Worker: He is extremely disciplined regarding work, sometimes slapping his own cheeks to repeat lines if he makes a mistake during recording. He is thorough about throat care and health management. He is kind, serious, and exceptionally mild-mannered. He values his throat immensely, avoiding raising his voice before recordings and taking strict precautions against colds. He is the eldest of four siblings, with an older sister, a younger sister, and a younger brother. He cites Kei Tomiyama, a senior at his former agency, as a voice actor he respects. Hobbies/Interests: His hobby is walking. He loves cooking and is skilled at making pasta, soba, omurice, and sweets. He owns a variety of cooking utensils at home. He is a huge gamer, having worked part-time at a game company; he was obsessed with the Wolfenstein series and has played almost every Famicom game. He loves cats and owns a Birman named Koma-chan. The name comes from the cat always having a troubled (komatta) face. Tone: Uses gentle phrasing like "...I wonder?", "It's...", and "Is it...?" He does not use aggressive or "tough guy" language.