Kazuyuki Okitsu
Voice ActorKazuyuki Okitsu narrates and voices anime roles professionally in Japan, having studied at Osaka University of Arts before signing with the Kekke Corporation talent agency in 2007. In the 2016 Berserk television series he voices Serpico, the skilled rapier-wielding herald of the Holy Iron Chain Knights.
Berserk Role
Okitsu voices Serpico across roughly 21 episodes of the 2016 Berserk television series, playing the unassuming herald of the Holy Iron Chain Knights whose calm manner hides formidable rapier skill. The character becomes entangled with Guts and Farnese's storyline as the Holy Iron Chain Knights' hunt for witches collides with the traveling party. It is one of the more prominent supporting roles Okitsu has taken on in a long-running fantasy anime.
Career and Notable Roles
Okitsu has voiced a run of major shonen and action anime roles, including Jonathan Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Fat Gum in My Hero Academia, and Hatori Sohma in the 2019 Fruits Basket. He began his career after the Osaka University of Arts and the RME agency before moving to Kekke Corporation in 2007, where he continues to work as both a voice actor and narrator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How did Kazuyuki Okitsu start voice acting?
Okitsu began his career after studying at Osaka University of Arts, initially working through the RME talent agency. That early period set the stage for the roles that would follow.
What genre is Kazuyuki Okitsu best known for?
Okitsu has voiced a run of major shonen and action anime roles, including Jonathan Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. That genre focus has defined much of his career in Japanese anime.
What characters has Kazuyuki Okitsu voiced?
Okitsu voices Fat Gum in My Hero Academia and Hatori Sohma in the 2019 adaptation of Fruits Basket. Both are prominent supporting roles in major shonen anime.
Who does Kazuyuki Okitsu voice in Berserk?
Okitsu voices Serpico across roughly 21 episodes of the 2016 Berserk television series, playing the unassuming herald of the Holy Iron Chain Knights whose calm manner hides formidable rapier skill. The character becomes entangled with Guts and Farnese's storyline as the Knights hunt for witches.
What talent agency is Kazuyuki Okitsu with today?
Okitsu moved to the Kekke Corporation talent agency in 2007, where he continues to work as both a voice actor and narrator. He has represented that agency since transitioning from his earlier work with RME.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Berserk anime series, manga, and official materials. Berserk was created by Kentaro Miura, published by Hakusensha, and animated by OLM. All rights to Berserk and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byKentaro Miura
- Published byHakusensha
- Animated byOLM
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