Naoya Uchida
Voice ActorNaoya Uchida, a Tokyo-born actor and voice performer, was part of the Death Note voice cast, following a career that shifted from stage and television drama toward vocal performance from the late 1990s onward.
Death Note Role
Uchida's credit on Death Note comes from a voice role in the anime series; the character has not been confirmed in the sources compiled for this profile. It falls within the stretch of his career when he had largely moved into dubbing and vocal performance work.
Career and Notable Roles
After starting out in 1972 with stage and TV drama work, including a hero role in the tokusatsu series Denshi Sentai Denjiman, Uchida moved into voice acting and dubbing, taking on major anime parts such as Madara Uchiha in Naruto and Askeladd in Vinland Saga. He also serves as the regular Japanese dub voice for Hollywood actors including Bruce Willis and Woody Harrelson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Naoya Uchida voice?
Uchida has voiced Madara Uchiha in Naruto and Askeladd in Vinland Saga, two major anime dubbing parts. These came after he shifted from live-action work into voice acting.
What are Naoya Uchida's most famous roles?
Beyond his anime credits, Uchida serves as the regular Japanese dub voice for Hollywood actors including Bruce Willis and Woody Harrelson. This dubbing work has become one of his most recognized career threads.
Is Naoya Uchida still acting?
Yes, the Tokyo-born actor has been active since 1972 and continues working into the present. His career shifted from stage and television drama toward vocal performance from the late 1990s onward.
What is Naoya Uchida's role in Death Note?
Uchida's credit on Death Note comes from a voice role in the anime series, though the character has not been confirmed in available sources. It falls within the stretch of his career when he had largely moved into dubbing and vocal performance work.
How did Naoya Uchida start his acting career?
Uchida started out in 1972 with stage and TV drama work, including a hero role in the tokusatsu series Denshi Sentai Denjiman. He later moved into voice acting and dubbing full time.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, 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 Nippon Television and Warner Bros. Japan.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to Konami and other publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha, Tsugumi Ohba, and Takeshi Obata.
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