Akira Ishida
Voice ActorAkira Ishida is a prolific Japanese voice actor whose roles range from Gaara in Naruto to Neon Genesis Evangelion's Kaworu Nagisa. In the 1997 Berserk anime, produced by OLM, he voices Judeau, one of Guts' closest comrades in the Band of the Hawk.
Berserk Role
Ishida provides the Japanese voice of Judeau in the 1997 Berserk TV series, the sharp-witted, knife-throwing member of the Band of the Hawk who serves as one of Guts' steadiest friends through the Golden Age arc. The role sits early in a career that would soon make Ishida one of the most award-winning voice actors of his generation.
Career and Notable Roles
Ishida has lent his voice to major characters across countless franchises since 1990: Gaara in the Naruto franchise, Athrun Zala throughout the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series, Neon Genesis Evangelion's Kaworu Nagisa, and more recently Akaza in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. His performances have earned him some of the anime industry's top honors, including recognition from the Seiyu Awards and repeated wins in Animage's annual popularity polls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Akira Ishida voice in Berserk?
Ishida provides the Japanese voice of Judeau in the 1997 Berserk TV series, the sharp-witted, knife-throwing member of the Band of the Hawk and one of Guts's steadiest friends. The role came early in a career that would soon make him one of the most award-winning voice actors of his generation.
What anime is Akira Ishida best known for?
Ishida is widely known for voicing Gaara in the Naruto franchise, a major role in one of anime's biggest hits. He has voiced lead characters across the medium since 1990.
What other major roles has Akira Ishida played?
Beyond Naruto, Ishida voiced Athrun Zala throughout the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series and Kaworu Nagisa in Neon Genesis Evangelion. More recently, he voiced Akaza in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Has Akira Ishida won any awards?
Ishida has earned recognition from the Seiyu Awards and has won repeatedly in Animage magazine's annual popularity polls. Those honors place him among the most decorated voice actors of his generation.
When did Akira Ishida start voice acting?
Born in 1967, Ishida has been active as a voice actor since 1990. His Berserk role as Judeau came within the same decade as his career's start.
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