Naoki Tatsuta
Voice ActorVoice actor who brought comedic charm to Oolong across the entire Dragon Ball franchise and appeared in numerous other anime series.
Oolong and Dragon Ball
Naoki Tatsuta voiced Oolong throughout the Dragon Ball series, from the original anime through Dragon Ball Super. His comedic timing made Oolong's pig antics and shapeshifting transformation into memorable moments fans still enjoy. Beyond Oolong, Tatsuta also provided voices for Ko-Gamera, boxers, soldiers, and other minor characters across the Dragon Ball anime. In Dragon Ball Super, he took over the role of King Kai's narrator from Jōji Yanami starting from episode 12, and voiced the character Auta Magetta.
Voice Acting Career
Born in Naga, Wakayama Prefecture, Tatsuta has worked for Aoni Production and built a diverse career across anime, video games, and live-action work. He voiced notable roles including Buta Gorilla in Kiteretsu Daihyakka, characters in the Animal Crossing film, and Escargoon in Kirby: Right Back at Ya! A curious coincidence: Tatsuta voiced Zhu Bajie in the Saiyuki game, the mythological character that inspired Oolong's design.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many characters has Naoki Tatsuta voiced?
Naoki Tatsuta voiced Oolong throughout the Dragon Ball series, from the original anime through Dragon Ball Super. His comedic timing made Oolong's pig antics and shapeshifting transformation into memorable moments fans still enjoy. Beyond Oolong, Tatsuta also provided voices for Ko-Gamera, boxers, soldiers, and other minor characters across the Dragon Ball anime.
Who is Naoki Tatsuta in Dragon Ball?
Voice actor who brought comedic charm to Oolong across the entire Dragon Ball franchise and appeared in numerous other anime series. Naoki Tatsuta voiced Oolong throughout the Dragon Ball series, from the original anime through Dragon Ball Super.
What does Naoki Tatsuta do in Dragon Ball?
Naoki Tatsuta is a Japanese voice actor who has worked on the Dragon Ball franchise. Specifically, Naoki Tatsuta is credited as Japanese voice of Oolong.
What other work has Naoki Tatsuta done outside Dragon Ball?
Born in Naga, Wakayama Prefecture, Tatsuta has worked for Aoni Production and built a diverse career across anime, video games, and live-action work. He voiced notable roles including Buta Gorilla in Kiteretsu Daihyakka, characters in the Animal Crossing film, and Escargoon in Kirby: Right Back at Ya! A curious coincidence: Tatsuta voiced Zhu Bajie in the Saiyuki game, the mythological character that inspired Oolong's design.
Where is Naoki Tatsuta from?
Naoki Tatsuta is a Japanese voice actor. Voice actor who brought comedic charm to Oolong across the entire Dragon Ball franchise and appeared in numerous other anime series.
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