Hochu Otsuka
Actor · Voice actor
72 years (May 19, 1954)Tsuyama, Okayama, Japan
Known for
Hochu Otsuka is a Japanese voice actor born in Tsuyama, Okayama, celebrated for his gravelly, world-weary delivery across decades of anime. He is internationally best known as the wandering sage Jiraiya in both 'Naruto' and 'Naruto Shippuden', and later voiced Sakonji Urokodaki, the retired demon slayer who trains the hero, in 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'. His early credits include Studio Ghibli's 'Castle in the Sky'. Otsuka remains one of anime's most recognizable elder-mentor voices.
Hochu Otsuka
Actor · Voice actor
Known for
Hochu Otsuka is a Japanese voice actor born in Tsuyama, Okayama, celebrated for his gravelly, world-weary delivery across decades of anime. He is internationally best known as the wandering sage Jiraiya in both 'Naruto' and 'Naruto Shippuden', and later voiced Sakonji Urokodaki, the retired demon slayer who trains the hero, in 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'. His early credits include Studio Ghibli's 'Castle in the Sky'. Otsuka remains one of anime's most recognizable elder-mentor voices.
96 Movies
Plays Sakonji Urokodaki (voice)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
2025
Plays Tolmekian Soldier (voice)
Warriors of the Wind
1984
Plays Man in Black Glasses (voice)
Castle in the Sky
1986
Plays Edward Avalaché (voice)
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
2023
Plays Hakuro (voice)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea
2026
Plays Abuto (voice)
Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames
2026
Plays Z (voice)
One Piece Film: Z
2012
Plays Jiraya (voice)
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
2012
Plays Jiraiya (voice)
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds
2008
Plays Hakurou (voice)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond
2022
Plays Alexei Konoe (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM
2024
Plays Mont Blanc Norland (voice)
One Piece: Episode of Skypiea
2018
Plays Laban (voice)
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King
2012
Plays Gigazombie (voice)
Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan
2016
Plays Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
Batman Ninja
2018
Plays Hans von Zettour (voice)
Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie
2019
Plays Deneb (voice)
Kamen Rider 4
2015
Plays (voice)
Fureru
2024
Plays Will
Venus Wars
1989
Plays Louis XV (voice)
The Rose of Versailles
2025
Plays Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League
2025
Plays Signalman
Gekisou Sentai Carranger vs Ohranger
1997
Plays Abuto (voice)
Gintama: The Movie
2010
Plays Sakonji Urokodaki (voice)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond
2019
Plays Guillotinecutter (voice)
Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu
2016
Plays Braig (voice)
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
2014
Plays Sabato
Tenchi Muyo! In Love
1996
Plays Abuto (voice)
Gintama: The Very Final
2021
Plays Guillotinecutter (voice)
Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu
2016
Plays Vince Englert (voice)
City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes
2019
Plays Signalman (voice)
Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
2011
Plays Shu (voice)
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in Love
2006
Plays Kuronue (voice)
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - Poltergeist Report
1994
Plays Yazan Gable (voice)
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation III: Love is the Pulse of the Stars
2006
Plays Matsumoto's Friend
Dolls
2002
Plays Inspector Clamp Grosky (voice)
Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva
2009
Plays Makao (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
1996
Plays Hideki (voice)
Mami the Psychic: Dancing Dolls in a Starry Sky
1988
Plays Jean (voice)
Coo of the Far Seas
1993
Plays Chief (voice)
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Dangerous Honeymoon -The Lost Daddy-
2019
Plays 真田志郎
Be Forever Yamato - Rebel 3199 - Part 6: Blue Labyrinth
2026
Plays The Turks - Martial Arts (voice)
Final Fantasy VII: Last Order
2005
Plays Yazan Gable (voice)
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation II: Lovers
2005
Plays Thug C
Legend of Lemnear
1989
Plays Satō (voice)
Ajin: Demi-Human – Confront
2016
Plays Kaitō G (voice)
Butt Detective the Movie: Star and Moon
2025
Plays Satō (voice)
Ajin: Demi-Human – Collide
2016
Plays Shiro Sanada (voice)
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark
2014
Plays Norton's Aide (voice)
City Hunter: Bay City Wars
1990
Plays Deneb (voice)
Kamen Rider Den-O The Movie: I'm Born!
2007
156 TV Shows
Plays Jiraiya (voice)
Naruto Shippūden
2007
Plays (voice)
Captain Tsubasa
1983
Plays Jiraiya (voice)
Naruto
2002
Plays Killer Bat (voice)
Blue Dragon
2007
Plays Akira Sendo (voice)
Slam Dunk
1993
Plays Takao Ajiyoshi
Mister Ajikko
1987
Plays Hakurou (voice)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
2018
Plays Gunther Prozen (voice)
Zoids: Chaotic Century
1999
Plays Natsume Souseki
Bungo Stray Dogs
2016
Plays Mirauu Kyao
Heavy Metal L-Gaim
1984
Plays Shirou Sanada (voice)
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
2013
Plays Deneb (voice)
Kamen Rider
1971
Plays George Miyagusuku (voice)
Blood+
2005
Plays Ni Jianyi (voice)
Saiyuki
2000
Plays Gavane Gooney (voice)
Turn A Gundam
1999
Plays Chibodee Crocket (voice)
Mobile Fighter G Gundam
1994
Plays King Jikochu (voice)
Glitter Force Doki Doki
2013
Plays Deneb (voice)
Kamen Rider Den-O
2007
Plays Raski (voice)
Katri: Girl of the Meadows
1984
Plays Abuto (voice)
Gintama
2006
Plays Tapp Oceano (voice)
Metal Armor Dragonar
1987
Plays Sergeant Duck (voice)
Princession Orchestra
2025
Plays Yazan Gable
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
1986
Plays Narration (voice)
Kamen Rider Gaim
2013
Plays Grathan Gryn
Ninja Robots
1985
Plays Ranger (Autobots - Godmasters)
Transformers: Super-God Masterforce
1988
Plays Biscuit Oliva (voice)
Baki Hanma
2021
Plays Rob (voice)
The Duke of Death and His Maid
2021
Plays Crosshairs
Transformers: The Headmasters
1987
Plays Hans von Zettour (voice)
Isekai Quartet
2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Hochu Otsuka and where are they from?
Hochu Otsuka is 72 years old, born on May 19, 1954 in Tsuyama, Okayama, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Hochu Otsuka?
Hochu Otsuka is best known for roles in Castle in the Sky, Warriors of the Wind, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle.
How many movies has Hochu Otsuka been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Hochu Otsuka has appeared in 96 movies and 154 TV shows.
What was Hochu Otsuka's first movie?
The career of Hochu Otsuka began with Warriors of the Wind (1984).
What is Hochu Otsuka's most recent movie or series?
Hochu Otsuka's most recent release is TANK CHAIR, which premiered on October 4, 2026.
What TV shows has Hochu Otsuka appeared in?
On television, Hochu Otsuka has appeared in Naruto Shippūden, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Naruto, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
Does Hochu Otsuka have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Hochu Otsuka's upcoming work includes: Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe - Part 1 (2026).
Hochu Otsuka
1954-05-19 · Tsuyama, Okayama, Japan
Hochu Otsuka (大塚 芳忠, Ōtsuka Hōchū, born Yoshitada Ōtsuka [same kanji], May 19, 1954) is a Japanese voice actor and narrator affiliated with the talent management firm Crazy Box.
He is best known for his roles as the voices of Kyao Mirao in Heavy Metal L-Gaim; Yazan Gable in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam; Akira Sendō in Slam Dunk; SignalMan in Gekisou Sentai Carranger; Imagin, Deneb in Kamen Rider Den-O, Abuto in Gintama, Makoto Sōda in Captain Tsubasa and Jiraiya in Naruto. He is also the famous official dubbing roles for Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donnie Yen (especially in Ip Man series), Jeff Goldblum, Ray Liotta, Tim Robbins, John C. McGinley, Brent Spiner, Kiefer Sutherland, Robert Patrick and many more.