Tomomichi Nishimura
Known for
Tomomichi Nishimura is the sort of actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Animation is where the largest part of the work sits. Roughly 176 titles carry his name. Playing Train Operator in 'Castle in the Sky' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Kiki's Delivery Service' is the other credit most often cited. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know.
Tomomichi Nishimura
72 Movies · 104 Series
Tomomichi Nishimura is the sort of actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Animation is where the largest part of the work sits. Roughly 176 titles carry his name. Playing Train Operator in 'Castle in the Sky' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Kiki's Delivery Service' is the other credit most often cited. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know.
Movies
Plays Clock Tower Keeper (voice)
Kiki's Delivery Service
1989
Plays Train Operator (voice)
Castle in the Sky
1986
Plays (voice)
Suzume
2022
Plays Ônoki, The Third Tsuchikage (voice)
The Last: Naruto the Movie
2014
Plays Principal (voice)
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
2006
Plays Éliphas (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
2016
Plays Beast Chimera (voice)
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Feudal Movie Wars
2013
Plays Shep (voice)
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2006
Plays Principal (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever
1986
Plays Regigigas (voice)
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2008
Plays Amagata (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie
2015
Plays Secretary-General (ep 3)
GATCHAMAN
1994
Plays Engine Ju-mbowhale (voice)
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger vs. Go-Onger: GinmakuBang!!
2010
Plays Chocomon (voice)
Hurricane Touchdown
2000
Plays Fujimura (voice)
Tekkonkinkreet
2006
Plays Kenoi (voice)
The Deer King
2021
Plays Engine Jumbowhale (voice)
Engine Sentai Go-Onger vs. Gekiranger
2009
Plays Matsui (voice)
Patlabor 2: The Movie
1993
Plays Fuku Kitashirakawa (voice)
Tamako Love Story
2014
Plays Matsui (voice)
Patlabor: The Movie
1989
Plays Gouki / Akuma (voice)
Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie
1999
Plays Mitsuyoshi Anzai (voice)
Slam Dunk 2: National Tournement
1994
Plays Mitsuyoshi Anzai (voice)
Slam Dunk 4: Roar!! Basket Man Spirit
1995
Plays Jamitov Hymen (voice)
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation III: Love is the Pulse of the Stars
2006
Plays Momochi Tanba
Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie
1989
Plays Jamitov Hyman (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon
1992
Plays Yuichi Tachibana (voice)
Initial D: Third Stage
2001
Plays Principal (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
1984
Plays Principal (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter
1988
Plays President Howard Glass
Macross Frontier: The False Songstress
2009
Plays Jamitov Hymen (voice)
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - A New Translation II: Lovers
2005
Plays Mitsuyoshi Anzai (voice)
Slam Dunk 3: Crisis of Shohoku School
1995
Plays Devil / Jorge Saotome (voice)
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal
1993
Plays Military police (voice)
Zeno: Unlimited Love
1999
Plays Howard Glass (voice)
Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell
2011
Plays Pertz (voice)
Future War 198X
1982
Plays Coach Anzai (voice)
Slam Dunk: The Movie
1994
Plays Jum-bowhale (voice)
Engine Sentai Go-Onger: Boom Boom! Bang Bang! Movie BANG!
2008
Plays Dr. Rem (voice)
Galerians: Rion
2002
Plays Man 1 (voice)
Cyber City Oedo 808
1990
Plays Net Police (voice)
Megazone 23 III - Part 1 - The Awakening of Eve
1989
Plays Development Manager (voice)
Project A-Ko 2: Plot of the Daitokuji Financial Group
1987
Plays Kyuta Yamada (voice)
Hanappe Bazooka
1992
Plays Tasker / Narration (voice)
Space Travelers: The Animation
2000
Plays Shimon (voice)
Judge
1991
Plays Gōzō Mizuchi (voice)
Sukeban Deka
1991
Plays Ouiwa
Wild 7: Biker Knights
1994
Plays Narration (voice)
Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles
1991
Plays Tashiro's Executive Officer (voice)
Gunbuster: The Movie
2006
Plays Storyteller (voice)
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent
2014
TV Shows
Plays Rizo
Fist of the North Star
1984
Plays Shibaraku Tsurugibe (voice)
Mashin Hero Wataru
1988
Plays Narration (voice)
Yu Yu Hakusho
1992
Plays Anzai (voice)
Slam Dunk
1993
Plays Baras / Mister X (voice)
Gordian Warrior
1979
Plays Cmdr. Richard Mardukas (voice)
Full Metal Panic!
2002
Plays Behemoth (voice)
Beelzebub
2011
Plays Ken Morita (voice)
Free Kick Toward Tomorrow
1992
Plays Mebiusu (voice)
Fresh Precure!
2009
Plays Belzei Gertrude
Pretty Cure
2004
Plays Jinichi Hoshikawa (voice)
Brave Exkaiser
1990
Plays Soutarou Aoki
Glitter Force
2012
Plays Tanosuke Hata (voice)
Future Robot Daltanious
1979
Plays Zhang Liao
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
1991
Plays Detective Takahiro Matsui (voice)
Patlabor: The TV Series
1989
Plays Chuuta Usagi
Nanami-chan
2004
Plays Yuichi Tachibana (voice)
Initial D
1998
Plays Joldino
Tico and Friends
1994
Plays Da Ponta
Jura Tripper
1995
Plays Chief Shibuya (voice)
GEAR Fighter Dendoh
2000
Plays Dr. Walski
Steel Angel Kurumi
1999
Plays Sakaki (voice)
The Stubborn Samurai Boy
1991
Plays Balrog
Street Fighter II: V
1995
Plays Torajiro Aranami (voice)
Chōgattai Majutsu Robo Ginguiser
1977
Plays Dr. Guilty (voice)
Steam Detectives
1998
Plays Minister of The Left (voice)
Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama
2004
Plays Vulcan
Zoids: Fuzors
2004
Plays H.S. Parkes
Intrigue in the Bakumatsu – Irohanihoheto
2006
Plays Vice Admiral Fuji
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
1993
Plays Jim Warston
Genesis Climber MOSPEADA
1983
Latest Trailers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tomomichi Nishimura still alive?
Tomomichi Nishimura passed away on November 29, 2025 at age 79.
What are the most famous roles of Tomomichi Nishimura?
Tomomichi Nishimura is best known for roles in Castle in the Sky, Kiki's Delivery Service, The Last: Naruto the Movie.
How many movies has Tomomichi Nishimura been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1980), Tomomichi Nishimura has appeared in 72 movies and 104 TV shows.
What was Tomomichi Nishimura's first movie?
The career of Tomomichi Nishimura began with Fumoon (1980).
What is Tomomichi Nishimura's most recent movie or series?
Tomomichi Nishimura's most recent release is Rooster Fighter, which premiered on March 15, 2026.
What TV shows has Tomomichi Nishimura appeared in?
On television, Tomomichi Nishimura has appeared in One Piece, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, KONOSUBA - God's blessing on this wonderful world!.
Tomomichi Nishimura
1946-06-02 · Chiba, Japan
Tomomichi Nishimura (西村 知道, Nishimura Tomomichi, June 2, 1946) is a Japanese voice actor and actor. He is from Chiba prefecture and is affiliated with Arts Vision.