Jinshi, the mysterious and elegant palace official from The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto), is voiced by Takeo Otsuka in Japanese and Kaiji Tang in the English dub. Both actors received praise for capturing Jinshi’s charm, intelligence, and hidden emotional complexity throughout the anime. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR: Takeo Otsuka
Takeo Otsuka voices Jinshi in the Japanese version of The Apothecary Diaries. His calm and refined performance perfectly captures Jinshi’s graceful public persona while subtly hinting at the character’s deeper emotions and secrets. (en.wikipedia.org)
Date of Birth
October 19, 1992 (en.wikipedia.org)
About Takeo
Takeo Otsuka is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with I’m Enterprise. He gained major recognition through leading anime roles that showcase emotionally restrained yet expressive characters. His portrayal of Jinshi became one of the standout performances of The Apothecary Diaries, especially for the chemistry he developed with Maomao’s character throughout the series. (en.wikipedia.org)
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan (en.wikipedia.org)
Career Highlights
Some of Takeo Otsuka’s most recognized anime roles include:
- Jinshi — The Apothecary Diaries
- Aqua Hoshino — Oshi no Ko
- Kiyotaka Ayanokoji — Classroom of the Elite
- Leon Fou Bartfort — Trapped in a Dating Sim
- Kaldo Gehenna — Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Mikado Sanzenkai — The Gene of AI (en.wikipedia.org)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented anime voice credits and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- The Apothecary Diaries — Jinshi
- Oshi no Ko — Aqua Hoshino
- Classroom of the Elite — Kiyotaka Ayanokoji
- Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs — Leon Fou Bartfort
- Mashle: Magic and Muscles — Kaldo Gehenna
- The Gene of AI — Hikaru Sudō
- SK8 the Infinity — Additional Voices
- The Ancient Magus’ Bride — Additional Voices
- Horimiya — Additional Voices
- Blue Period — Additional Voices (en.wikipedia.org)
Critical Reception
Fans praised Takeo Otsuka’s portrayal of Jinshi for balancing elegance, flirtatious charm, and emotional vulnerability. His chemistry with Aoi Yuki’s Maomao became one of the most celebrated aspects of the anime adaptation, particularly during quieter dialogue-heavy scenes. (animecorner.me)
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Jinshi cast page (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Apothecary-Diaries/Jinshi/)
- Takeo Otsuka profile (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takeo_Otsuka)
- Anime Corner — The Apothecary Diaries anime announcement (https://animecorner.me/the-apothecary-diaries-reveals-new-trailer-and-october-21-premiere/)
- Meet The Voice Actors — The Apothecary Diaries cast (https://meetthevoiceactors.com/animations/the-apothecary-diaries/)
Social Media
- Agency Profile: https://www.imenterprise.jp/profile.php?id=89
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: Kaiji Tang
Kaiji Tang voices Jinshi in the English dub of The Apothecary Diaries. His performance captures Jinshi’s elegance, playful charm, and hidden emotional intensity, helping the character become one of the standout performances in the English adaptation. Fans especially praised Tang’s chemistry with Emi Lo’s Maomao and his ability to shift naturally between flirtatious humor and serious emotional moments. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
January 25, 1984 (en.wikipedia.org)
About Kaiji
Kaiji Tang is an American voice actor, writer, and translator known for his extensive work in anime, animation, and video games. Over the years, he has become one of the most recognizable English dub actors in the industry, particularly for charismatic heroes, villains, and emotionally layered characters. His portrayal of Jinshi added another major leading role to his already impressive career. (en.wikipedia.org)
Hometown
Shanghai, China (raised in the United States) (en.wikipedia.org)
Career Highlights
Some of Kaiji Tang’s most famous voice acting roles include:
- Jinshi — The Apothecary Diaries
- Satoru Gojo — Jujutsu Kaisen
- Osamu Dazai — Bungo Stray Dogs
- Ichiban Kasuga — Like a Dragon
- Archer — Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
- Guts — Berserk (2016 dub)
- Sanemi Shinazugawa — Demon Slayer
- Detective Pikachu — Pokémon media (en.wikipedia.org)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented voice acting credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- The Apothecary Diaries — Jinshi
- Jujutsu Kaisen — Satoru Gojo
- Bungo Stray Dogs — Osamu Dazai
- Demon Slayer — Sanemi Shinazugawa
- Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works — Archer
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Koichi Hirose (select media)
- One Punch Man — Atomic Samurai
- Blue Exorcist — Renzou Shima
- Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic — Alibaba Saluja
- Seven Deadly Sins — Hendrickson
Video Games
- Like a Dragon series — Ichiban Kasuga
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Owain / Odin
- Persona 5 Tactica — Additional Voices
- Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
- League of Legends — Various Characters
- World of Warcraft — Additional Voices
- Pokémon Masters EX — Additional Voices (en.wikipedia.org)
Critical Reception
Kaiji Tang’s portrayal of Jinshi received strong praise from English dub viewers for its smooth charm and emotional subtlety. Fans especially appreciated how he handled Jinshi’s flirtatious personality without losing the character’s deeper emotional vulnerability and political intelligence. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Jinshi cast page (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Apothecary-Diaries/Jinshi/)
- Kaiji Tang profile (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiji_Tang)
- Anime Corner — The Apothecary Diaries anime announcement (https://animecorner.me/the-apothecary-diaries-reveals-new-trailer-and-october-21-premiere/)
- Meet The Voice Actors — The Apothecary Diaries cast (https://meetthevoiceactors.com/animations/the-apothecary-diaries/)
Social Media
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/KaijiTang
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaijitang
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2645189/
