List of Famous people born in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Charlie Kosei
Charlie Kosei is a jazz musician and performer, most known for his contributions to the soundtracks of the Lupin III anime series. He was born as Cheui Gwongsing. He also contributed his voice to the English-language song Que Sera Sera in the PlayStation 2 videogame Katamari Damacy and performed the Japanese translation of Secret Agent Man. He is also performing for the opening theme 『下弦の月』 of the anime series Mononoke.
Koji Kanemoto
Kōji Kanemoto is a Japanese professional wrestler of Zainichi Korean descent. He has previously worked with New Japan Pro-Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling. He is currently a freelancer.
Kanae Yagi
Kanae Yagi is a Japanese weightlifter. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Women's 53 kg, finishing 13th. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, in the same weight category, she finished top of Group B and 6th overall.
Toshiki Kashū
Toshiki Kashu is a Japanese actor, best known for his role as Shouichi Tsugami, the main character of the Kamen Rider series Kamen Rider Agito.
Hiroto Saiki
Hiroto Saiki is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Kazuya Nakai
Kazuya Nakai is a Japanese voice actor and narrator who was born in Kobe, Japan. He is affiliated with Aoni Production. His most notable role is Roronoa Zoro in the anime series One Piece. Other major voice roles include Toshiro Hijikata from Gintama, Date Masamune from Sengoku Basara, Xiahou Dun and Dian Wei from Dynasty Warriors and Warriors Orochi series, Shinjiro Aragaki from the Persona series, Mugen from Samurai Champloo, Mondo Owada from the Danganronpa series, Ultraman Max in Ultraman Max and Jin Sakai in the Japanese dub of the video game Ghost of Tsushima. He won a Best Supporting Actor award at the 5th Seiyu Awards in 2011 for his roles in One Piece and Gin Tama.
Takahiko Nomaguchi
Takahiko Nomaguchi is a Nippon Professional Baseball player for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Central League.
Takumi Yamamoto
Takumi Yamamoto is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons.
Kim Myung-hwi
Kim Myung-hwi is a retired Japanese footballer. He is of Korean heritage.
Nobuo Kyō
Nobuo Kyo is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency Cube. He graduated from Ichikawa High School.