Tomohiro Nishimura
Voice ActorTomohiro Nishimura is a Japanese actor, singer-songwriter, and sound director who has worked freelance since leaving the talent agency 81 Produce, later founding the production company OMO Ltd. In the 1997 Berserk anime produced by OLM, he voices Corkus, one of Guts' fellow mercenaries in the Band of the Hawk.
Berserk Role
Nishimura voices Corkus in the original 1997 Berserk television series, animated by OLM, playing one of the sharper-tongued members of Guts' mercenary company within the Band of the Hawk. The role is one of several morally gray raider characters who accompany Guts through the Golden Age arc's brutal campaigns before the story's tragic turn. It reflects Nishimura's broader work voicing supporting military and rough-edged characters across anime.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Berserk, Nishimura has worked as a stage actor, singer-songwriter, and sound director, running his own production company, OMO Ltd., since 2003 after years with the talent agency 81 Produce. His sound direction credits span video games, original video animations, and audio dramas, reflecting a career built as much behind the microphone as in front of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Tomohiro Nishimura voice in Berserk?
Tomohiro Nishimura voices Corkus in the original 1997 Berserk television series, animated by OLM. Corkus is one of the sharper tongued members of Guts' mercenary company within the Band of the Hawk.
Who is Tomohiro Nishimura?
Tomohiro Nishimura is a Japanese actor, singer-songwriter, and sound director born in 1961. He has worked freelance since leaving the talent agency 81 Produce.
What company did Tomohiro Nishimura found?
Nishimura founded the production company OMO Ltd in 2003, after years with the talent agency 81 Produce. It marked a shift toward running his own venture in the industry.
What kind of sound direction work has Tomohiro Nishimura done?
Nishimura's sound direction credits span video games, original video animations, and audio dramas. That work reflects a career built as much behind the microphone as in front of it.
When did Tomohiro Nishimura start his career?
Tomohiro Nishimura has been active since 1981. His work spans stage acting, singing, sound direction, and voice roles like Corkus in the 1997 Berserk anime.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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.
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- Created byKentaro Miura
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- Animated byOLM
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