Tomoaki Maeno
Voice ActorTomoaki Maeno is a Japanese voice actor, born in 1982, who voices NaNaNa Najahkoop in the original Japanese version of Bleach, an anime produced by Studio Pierrot.
Bleach Role
Maeno provides the Japanese voice for NaNaNa Najahkoop, a member of the Wandenreich forces introduced during the Thousand-Year Blood War arc of Bleach. The role places him among the extended cast of Quincy antagonists brought in for the anime's final story arc.
Career and Notable Roles
Maeno has voiced anime characters since the early 2000s and became widely recognized for playing the white blood cell U-1146 in Cells at Work!, one of that show's two lead roles. His career spans more than two decades of Japanese voice work across a wide range of series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tomoaki Maeno known for?
Tomoaki Maeno is widely recognized for playing the white blood cell U-1146, one of the two lead roles in the anime Cells at Work!. It stands as one of the defining credits of his career.
Who does Tomoaki Maeno voice in Bleach?
In the original Japanese version of Bleach, Tomoaki Maeno voices NaNaNa Najahkoop, a member of the Wandenreich forces. The character was introduced during the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, the anime's final story arc.
Who is Tomoaki Maeno?
Tomoaki Maeno is a Japanese voice actor born in 1982. He has voiced anime characters since the early 2000s.
What studio produces the Bleach anime that Tomoaki Maeno appears in?
Bleach is produced by Studio Pierrot, the studio behind the anime across all of its story arcs. Maeno joined the cast as NaNaNa Najahkoop for the Thousand-Year Blood War continuation.
How long has Tomoaki Maeno worked as a voice actor?
Maeno has voiced anime characters since the early 2000s, giving him a career spanning more than two decades across a wide range of series. That range covers everything from Bleach's Wandenreich antagonists to a lead role in a workplace comedy.
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
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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