Jōji Nakata
Voice ActorJoji Nakata is a veteran Japanese voice actor known for his deep, authoritative delivery. In Naruto, produced by Studio Pierrot, he voices Baki, the stern jonin who leads the Hidden Sand's genin team.
Naruto Role
Nakata voices Baki, a seasoned jonin of the Hidden Sand Village who oversees its genin and later serves as a trusted aide to the Kazekage. Baki wields a signature wind blade that cuts unseen, and he plays a key part in the Sand and Sound plot against the Hidden Leaf during the Chunin Exams. Nakata's gravelly authority suits the role of the disciplined desert shinobi.
Career and Notable Roles
Nakata is one of the most recognizable baritones in Japanese anime, with a career spanning many decades. He is widely identified with the vampire Alucard in Hellsing and the fallen priest Kirei Kotomine in the Fate series, and he has voiced Rau Le Creuset in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and the sergeant Giroro in Sgt. Frog. His commanding voice has anchored villains and mentors alike across anime, video games, and dubbing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joji Nakata known for?
Joji Nakata is widely identified with the vampire Alucard in Hellsing and the fallen priest Kirei Kotomine in the Fate series. His deep, authoritative baritone has anchored villains and mentors alike across anime and video games.
Who does Joji Nakata voice in Naruto?
Nakata voices Baki, a seasoned jonin of the Hidden Sand Village who oversees its genin team and later serves as a trusted aide to the Kazekage. Baki wields a signature wind blade that cuts unseen and plays a key part in the Sand and Sound plot against the Hidden Leaf during the Chunin Exams.
What other anime has Joji Nakata appeared in?
Nakata voices Rau Le Creuset in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and the sergeant Giroro in Sgt. Frog. These roles sit alongside his other commanding villain and mentor performances.
What is Joji Nakata's voice known for?
Nakata is one of the most recognizable baritones in Japanese anime, prized for a deep, authoritative delivery. That commanding voice has let him anchor both villains and mentors across decades of anime, video games, and dubbing work.
Who is Joji Nakata?
Joji Nakata is a Japanese voice actor whose career spans many decades. In the Naruto franchise, he plays Baki, the stern jonin who leads the Hidden Sand's genin team.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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