(born September 12, 1965 in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese actor. He is best known for playing Legion Queen in 1996 Gamera film ', Desghidorah in 1996 Mothra film Rebirth of Mothra, Dagahra in 1997 Mothra sequel film Rebirth of Mothra II, Godzilla in the 2001 Millennium-era Godzilla film ' and Zedus in 2006 Gamera film Gamera the Brave. He also provided motion capture for several video games.