Ryuuzaburou Ootomo
Voice ActorRyuuzaburou Ootomo voices three major One Piece characters in Japanese: Crocodile, Edward Newgate, and Kouzuki Sukiyaki. Born in Tanashi, now part of Nishitokyo, Tokyo in 1952, he has been active as a voice actor since 1977.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ryūzaburō Ōtomo?
Ryūzaburō Ōtomo is a Japanese voice actor and narrator recognized for his deep, commanding voice. He voices Crocodile in the One Piece anime produced by Toei Animation and now works as a freelancer.
What is Ryūzaburō Ōtomo's most famous role?
In One Piece, Ōtomo voices Crocodile, the ruthless Warlord of the Sea and leader of Baroque Works. His deep vocal register suits the character's cold, calculating menace, a trait that runs through much of his career.
What other villain roles has Ryūzaburō Ōtomo voiced?
Beyond One Piece, Ōtomo has voiced Myotismon in Digimon, Black Doom in Shadow the Hedgehog, and Lord Giri in Mahōjin Guru Guru. His reputation rests largely on sinister, larger-than-life characters across children's and action programming.
What talent agencies has Ryūzaburō Ōtomo worked with?
Ōtomo's earlier affiliations included 81 Produce, Aoni Production, and the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society, before he moved into freelance work.
Has Ryūzaburō Ōtomo taken over roles from other voice actors?
Yes. Ōtomo has stepped into long-running roles following the deaths of veteran actors including Shigezō Sasaoka, Eiji Kanie, Daisuke Gōri, and Hirotaka Suzuoki, and several of his dubbed foreign film parts have since been reassigned to Tesshō Genda.
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