Jouji Nakata
Voice ActorJouji Nakata is a Japanese voice actor known for a run of imposing villain roles across anime and games; in the original Japanese version of Gurren Lagann he voices Magin, the secretive chief of Adai Village.
Gurren Lagann Role
Nakata voices Magin, the outwardly cold chief who rules Adai Village through a religion of his own invention in Gurren Lagann's early episodes, maintaining order with a fabricated scripture despite being illiterate himself. The role appears near the start of the series before Magin defends the village by piloting the Gunmen Agodego against an attack.
Career and Notable Roles
Nakata has built a career around commanding, often sinister characters, including Alucard in Hellsing, Kirei Kotomine across the Fate franchise, and the lead role in the Gankutsuou adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. His video game work spans decades as well, from Ieyasu Tokugawa in the Samurai Warriors series to Albert Wesker in Resident Evil and Sol Badguy in Guilty Gear, with more recent parts including Naobito Zen'in in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jouji Nakata known for?
Nakata is known for imposing, often sinister anime characters, including Alucard in Hellsing and Kirei Kotomine across the Fate franchise. He also played the lead role in the Gankutsuou adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo.
Who does Jouji Nakata voice in Gurren Lagann?
In the original Japanese version, Nakata voices Magin, the outwardly cold chief who rules Adai Village through a religion of his own invention, despite being illiterate himself. He later defends the village by piloting the Gunmen Agodego against an attack.
What video games has Jouji Nakata voiced characters in?
Nakata has voiced Ieyasu Tokugawa in the Samurai Warriors series, Albert Wesker in Resident Evil, and Sol Badguy in Guilty Gear. His video game work spans decades alongside his anime career.
What recent anime role has Jouji Nakata played?
In more recent years, Nakata has voiced Naobito Zen'in in Jujutsu Kaisen. It is one of his newer credits in a career spanning more than four decades.
When did Jouji Nakata start his voice acting career?
Nakata, born in 1954, has worked in the industry since 1979. His long career has centered on commanding, often villainous characters across anime and video games.
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