Back

Hiroshi Naka

Voice Actor

Hiroshi Naka is the stage name of Japanese actor and narrator Hiroaki Nakamura, who voices Johann Seydlitz in Bleach, an anime produced by Studio Pierrot.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 1980-present
Text Size

Bleach Role

Under the stage name Hiroshi Naka, Nakamura voices Johann Seydlitz in the Japanese version of Bleach. The character is one of the anime's many Soul Society and side-cast figures voiced by veteran genre performers. Naka's background as a stage and screen actor gives his anime line readings a grounded, theatrical quality.

Text Size

Career and Notable Roles

Born Hiroaki Nakamura on November 19, 1960, in Oita Prefecture, he has worked professionally since 1980 as an actor, voice actor, and narrator under the Ken Production banner. His narration work and supporting anime credits run alongside a long career in Japanese live-action and dubbing, with Bleach among his more visible anime appearances.

Share this resource

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Hiroshi Naka voice in Bleach?

Under the stage name Hiroshi Naka, Nakamura voices Johann Seydlitz in the Japanese version of Bleach. The character is one of the anime's many Soul Society and side-cast figures.

What is Hiroshi Naka's real name?

Hiroshi Naka is the stage name of Japanese actor and narrator Hiroaki Nakamura. He performs his Bleach role and other credits under this professional name.

When was Hiroshi Naka born?

Born Hiroaki Nakamura on November 19, 1960, in Oita Prefecture, he has worked professionally since 1980. His career spans acting, voice acting, and narration.

What talent agency represents Hiroshi Naka?

Naka works under the Ken Production banner. He has been active there since 1980 as an actor, voice actor, and narrator.

What other work has Hiroshi Naka done besides voice acting?

Naka has built a long career in Japanese live-action acting and dubbing alongside his narration work. His background as a stage and screen actor gives his anime line readings a grounded, theatrical quality.

Anime themed music
Anime themed music by Daddy Jim Headquarters
Find hits like Mr. Popo Took Your Girl, Would You Do Naruko? and more

Sources & Information

This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

Rights holders

All rights belong to their respective owners.

Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Anime, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:

  • Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Studio Pierrot and the production committee.
  • Game pages: official box art for the Bleach console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco and other publishers.
  • Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Tite Kubo.
  • Licensed imagery: Photographs of real people, including creators, voice actors and production staff, are used under licence from the rights holder or the applicable stock provider, or under the terms of a public licence permitting editorial use. Each such image is reproduced in its licensed form and remains the property of its owner.
  • Exceptions: Limited exceptions to the practices described above may apply to individual entries. Where an exception applies, it is noted on the entry itself alongside the applicable attribution. Rights holders may contact us regarding any attribution and it will be reviewed promptly.

Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate

Daddy Jim Anime maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.