Akio Otsuka
Actor · Voice actor · Since 1971
Known for
A Japanese actor and one of the country's most prolific voice performers, Akio Otsuka of Tokyo is a towering figure in anime and video-game dubbing. His deep, commanding voice anchored acclaimed films including 'Ghost in the Shell' (1995), 'Tokyo Godfathers' (2003), Hayao Miyazaki's 'Howl's Moving Castle' (2004) and Satoshi Kon's 'Paprika' (2006). He is globally beloved as the voice of Solid Snake in the 'Metal Gear Solid' games. A master of vocal gravitas, he is among the defining voices of modern Japanese animation.
Akio Otsuka
Actor · Voice actor · Since 1971
136 Movies · 189 Series
Known for
A Japanese actor and one of the country's most prolific voice performers, Akio Otsuka of Tokyo is a towering figure in anime and video-game dubbing. His deep, commanding voice anchored acclaimed films including 'Ghost in the Shell' (1995), 'Tokyo Godfathers' (2003), Hayao Miyazaki's 'Howl's Moving Castle' (2004) and Satoshi Kon's 'Paprika' (2006). He is globally beloved as the voice of Solid Snake in the 'Metal Gear Solid' games. A master of vocal gravitas, he is among the defining voices of modern Japanese animation.
Movies
Plays King of Ingary (voice)
Howl's Moving Castle
2004
Plays Batou (voice)
Ghost in the Shell
1995
Plays Captain of the Airship (voice)
Kiki's Delivery Service
1989
Plays Donarudo Kâchisu (voice)
Porco Rosso
1992
Plays Koji Takao (voice)
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021
Plays Thadeus (voice)
The Animatrix
2003
Plays Toshimi Konakawa (voice)
Paprika
2006
Plays All for One (voice)
My Hero Academia: You're Next
2024
Plays Michiru Tsuki (voice)
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
2006
Plays Daisuke Jigen (voice)
LUPIN THE 3rd vs. CAT'S EYE
2023
Plays Batou (voice)
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
2004
Plays Yujiro Hanma (voice)
Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura
2024
Plays Baron Omatsuri (voice)
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
2005
Plays Saito (voice)
Vexille
2007
Plays Isha (voice)
Tokyo Godfathers
2003
Plays Koji Takao (voice)
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012
Plays Shunsui Kyōraku (voice)
Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black
2008
Plays Space Agency Bureau Director (voice)
GROTESQQQUE
2026
Plays Yoisho (voice)
Air Bound
2015
Plays Shunsui Kyoraku (voice)
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity
2026
Plays Aquaman (voice)
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League
2025
Plays All For One (voice)
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
2018
Plays Shogen Itadori (voice)
Sword of the Stranger
2007
Plays Phantom
RE:BORN
2016
Plays (voice)
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent
2013
Plays Martin Braddock (voice)
Pompo the Cinephile
2021
Plays Seth (voice)
Super Street Fighter IV
2010
Plays Mushiban (voice)
Yes! Precure 5 Go Go! Movie: Happy Birthday in the Land of Sweets
2008
Plays Champ / Oushi Black (voice)
Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad
2018
Plays General Bouille (voice)
The Rose of Versailles
2025
Plays Chris (voice)
Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus
1995
Plays Champ - Oushi Black (voice)
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Ultra Super Hero Wars
2017
Plays Batou (voice)
Ghost in the Shell 2.0
2008
Plays Inuyasha's father (voice)
Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler
2003
Plays Imura (voice)
Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell
1989
Plays Shunsui Kyōraku (voice)
Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody
2006
Plays Volvona Forgner (voice)
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection
2019
Plays Shunsui Kyoraku (voice)
Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion
2007
Plays Paradise King (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Jungle That Invites Storm
2000
Plays Amon (voice)
Devilman - Volume 3: Devilman Apocalypse
2000
Plays Black Jack (voice)
Black Jack: The Movie
1996
Plays Daisuke Jigen (voice)
LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline
2025
Plays Bulldozer Johnny (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~
2019
Plays Dagon (voice)
Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
2011
Plays Batou (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War
2021
Plays Hajime Shinshiro / Narration (voice)
Laid-Back Camp the Movie
2022
Plays Souther (voice)
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in Love
2006
Plays Batou (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven
2006
Plays Moominpappa (voice)
Comet in Moominland
1992
Plays M (voice)
The Empire of Corpses
2015
TV Shows
Plays Saizou (voice)
Gintama
2006
Plays Gwendal von Voltaire
Kyo Kara Maoh!
2004
Plays Moominpappa (voice)
Moomin
1990
Plays Black Jack (voice)
Black Jack
2004
Plays Tetsuzou Nihei (voice)
Golden Kamuy
2018
Plays Shabitel
Midori no Makibaō
1996
Plays Batou (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
2002
Plays Gamigamimaō
Popolocrois Monogatari
1998
Plays Montana Jones (voice)
Montana Jones
1994
Plays Weissasche (voice)
Shangri-La Frontier
2023
Plays Garuru
Sgt. Frog
2004
Plays Darlian (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
1995
Plays (voice)
Star☆Twinkle Precure
2019
Plays Dagon (Voice)
Mahou Sentai Magiranger
2005
Plays Shogo Haseoka (voice)
Neo Ranga
1998
Plays Narrator (voice)
Mamekichi Mameko – The Daily Life of a NEET
2022
Plays G. Junior / Cyborg 005 (voice)
Cyborg 009
2001
Plays Super Shiro (voice)
Super Shiro
2020
Plays Champ / Oushi Black (voice)
Uchuu Sentai Kyuranger
2017
Plays Narrator (voice) / Swordriver (voice)
Kamen Rider
1971
Plays Narrator (voice)
Kamen Rider Saber
2020
Plays Gou Karuma (voice)
Ace Attorney
2016
Plays Sergeant Tsutomu Gomioka (voice)
Patlabor: The TV Series
1989
Plays Detective Keiji Asuka
Saint Tail
1995
Plays Nemo (voice)
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990
Plays Yujiro Hanma (voice)
Baki Hanma
2021
Plays Yūjirō Hanma (voice)
BAKI
2018
Plays Narrator (voice)
YouTuNya
2023
Plays Dimple (voice)
Mob Psycho 100
2016
Plays Hajime Shinshiro / Narration (voice)
Laid-Back Camp
2018
Latest Trailers
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GROTESQQQUE
Space Agency Bureau Director (voice)
2026
The Vermilion Mask
Mask of the Warrior God (voice) · 12 episodes
2026–
Welsh & Shedar
Barak Zar (voice)
2026Season 1
Chikyuu Daisuki! Kikkun
Mogura (voice) · 24 episodes
2026–
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity
Shunsui Kyoraku (voice)
2026
Akane-banashi
Issho Arakawa (voice)
2026Season 1
The Ramparts of Ice
Uppi (voice)
2026Season 1
Samurai Ballerina -L'étoile de Paris en fleur-
Kenkichi Sonoi (voice)
2026
HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing
Zenoff (voice) · 12 episodes
2026–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Akio Otsuka and where are they from?
Akio Otsuka is 66 years old, born on November 24, 1959 in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Akio Otsuka?
Akio Otsuka is best known for roles in Howl's Moving Castle, Kiki's Delivery Service, Ghost in the Shell.
How many movies has Akio Otsuka been in?
Over a 37-year career (since 1989), Akio Otsuka has appeared in 136 movies and 184 TV shows.
What was Akio Otsuka's first movie?
The career of Akio Otsuka began with Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell (1989).
What is Akio Otsuka's most recent movie or series?
Akio Otsuka's most recent release is The Vermilion Mask, which premiered on October 10, 2026.
What TV shows has Akio Otsuka appeared in?
On television, Akio Otsuka has appeared in One Piece, My Hero Academia, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, SPY x FAMILY.
Does Akio Otsuka have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Akio Otsuka's upcoming work includes: GROTESQQQUE (2026).
Akio Otsuka
1959-11-24 · Tokyo, Japan
Akio Otsuka is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Mausu Promotion. He is the son of fellow voice actor Chikao Otsuka. In February 2005, he married voice actress Yoko Soumi, but later divorced her in 2009.