Tomokazu Seki
Voice ActorTomokazu Seki is a Japanese voice actor, singer and stage performer who gave voice to Toji Suzuhara, Shinji Ikari's brash classmate and fellow Eva pilot, in the original Japanese broadcast of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Seki voiced Toji Suzuhara in the Japanese original of Neon Genesis Evangelion, playing the athletic, hot-tempered classmate who pilots Unit-03 and whose injury becomes one of the series' more devastating turning points. The role came early in Seki's career and remains one of his most cited anime credits from the 1990s.
Career and Notable Roles
Active since the early 1990s, Seki has built a long career as a Tokyo-based voice actor and singer, serving as honorary president of the Atomic Monkey talent agency and chairman of the HeroHero Q theater company. He also holds a position as special lecturer at Japan Newart College, extending his career from the recording booth into stage production and education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did Tomokazu Seki voice?
In Neon Genesis Evangelion, Seki voiced Toji Suzuhara, Shinji Ikari's hot-tempered classmate who pilots Unit-03. The role came early in Seki's career and remains one of his most cited anime credits from the 1990s.
What talent agency is Tomokazu Seki affiliated with?
Seki serves as honorary president of the Atomic Monkey talent agency, a role that extends his career beyond the recording booth.
Does Tomokazu Seki have ties to theater?
Yes. Seki is chairman of the HeroHero Q theater company, part of a career that spans Tokyo-based voice acting, singing and stage production.
Has Tomokazu Seki worked in education?
Seki holds a position as special lecturer at Japan Newart College, adding teaching to his voice acting and stage work.
When did Tomokazu Seki begin his career?
Tomokazu Seki, born in 1972, has been active since 1993 as a Tokyo-based voice actor and singer.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series, manga, and official materials. Neon Genesis Evangelion was created by Hideaki Anno, published by Kadokawa, and animated by khara and Gainax. All rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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