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Naoki Tatsuta

Voice Actor

Naoki Tatsuta is a Japanese voice actor born in Wakayama Prefecture who voices Capone Bege in the One Piece anime, in addition to a long list of other well-known anime roles.

Agency: Aoni Production
Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 1976-present
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One Piece Role

Tatsuta voices the pirate captain Capone "Gang" Bege in the One Piece anime, one entry in a decades-long career built largely on supporting and character-actor roles across Japanese animation.

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Career and Notable Roles

Active since 1976 and affiliated with Aoni Production, Tatsuta is also known for voicing Oolong in Dragon Ball, Dr. Escargon in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, Buta Gorilla in Kiteretsu Daihyakka, and Daima Jin in High School! Kimengumi.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many characters has Naoki Tatsuta voiced?

Tatsuta's roles include Capone "Gang" Bege in One Piece, Oolong in Dragon Ball, Dr. Escargon in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, Buta Gorilla in Kiteretsu Daihyakka, and Daima Jin in High School! Kimengumi. These span a decades-long career built largely on supporting and character-actor parts.

Who voices Oolong in Japanese?

Naoki Tatsuta voices Oolong in the Japanese version of Dragon Ball. This is one of his best-known roles from a career active since 1976.

What talent agency represents Naoki Tatsuta?

Tatsuta is affiliated with Aoni Production. That affiliation has backed his voice acting career for decades.

When did Naoki Tatsuta's acting career begin?

Tatsuta has been active since 1976. That gives him a career spanning nearly five decades in Japanese animation.

Where is Naoki Tatsuta from?

Tatsuta was born in 1950 in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. He has built his career as a Japanese voice actor from that starting point.

Sources & Information

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

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