Nobuhiko Okamoto
Voice ActorNobuhiko Okamoto is a Japanese voice actor and singer who has worked steadily in anime since 2006. He voices Karma Akabane, one of the lead students of Class 3-E, in the Lerche-produced Assassination Classroom anime.
Assassination Classroom Role
Okamoto voices Karma Akabane, the sharp-tongued, combat-skilled troublemaker of Class 3-E who develops into one of the strongest assassins among Korosensei's students. The role has Okamoto moving between Karma's cocky, taunting humor and a colder, more calculating edge that surfaces whenever the character is pushed into a real fight.
Career and Notable Roles
Okamoto has built a prolific career voicing brash, high-energy characters across major anime franchises. His performances brought him a Best New Actor prize at the 3rd Seiyu Awards, plus recognition for Best Supporting Actor two ceremonies later at the 5th Seiyu Awards, and he is signed to the talent agency Raccoon Dog while also working as a singer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Nobuhiko Okamoto voice in Assassination Classroom?
Nobuhiko Okamoto voices Karma Akabane, the sharp-tongued, combat-skilled troublemaker of Class 3-E who develops into one of the strongest assassins among Korosensei's students. The role has him moving between Karma's cocky, taunting humor and a colder, more calculating edge whenever the character is pushed into a real fight.
What is Nobuhiko Okamoto known for?
Nobuhiko Okamoto has built a prolific career voicing brash, high-energy characters across major anime franchises since debuting in 2006. In Assassination Classroom, that includes his performance as Karma Akabane.
What awards has Nobuhiko Okamoto won?
Nobuhiko Okamoto won a Best New Actor prize at the 3rd Seiyu Awards. He later earned recognition for Best Supporting Actor at the 5th Seiyu Awards, two ceremonies afterward.
What talent agency represents Nobuhiko Okamoto?
Nobuhiko Okamoto is signed to the talent agency Raccoon Dog. Alongside his voice acting, he also works as a singer.
When did Nobuhiko Okamoto start voice acting?
Nobuhiko Okamoto has worked in anime since 2006. He was born in 1986 and has since built one of the more prolific careers in the industry voicing brash, high-energy characters.
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