棗 巳波 (CV.西山宏太朗)

棗 巳波 (CV. 西山宏太朗) is a character voiced by Koutaro Nishiyama, a well-known Japanese voice actor and singer born in 1991 in Kanagawa Prefecture. Nishiyama has garnered recognition in the voice acting industry with roles in various anime and has won the Best New Actor Award at the 12th Seiyu Awards in 2018. As 棗 巳波, Nishiyama lends his voice to a character who is described as a calm yet complex former child prodigy, associated with the group ŹOOĻ alongside other characters like 狗丸トウマ (CV. 木村昴). The character棗 巳波 has several musical releases, including songs like "FANTASY," "Don't Analyze Me," "Chameleon," and "Wonderful Octave," highlighting a modern and stylish music presence tied to this fictional persona.

Koutaro Nishiyama himself debuted as a singer under the Lantis label in 2020, releasing a mini album titled *CITY*, showcasing his talents beyond voice acting. His involvement in projects combining voice and music, such as for the character 棗 巳波, exemplifies his versatility in the entertainment industry, bridging anime voice work and music production.