Nachi Nozawa
Voice ActorBorn Yasutomo Nozawa in Tokyo on January 13, 1938, Nachi Nozawa spent decades working across acting, voice acting, narration, and stage direction in Japan before his death in 2010. He became known as the go-to Japanese dub artist for stars such as Al Pacino and Alain Delon, and voiced anime characters including Cobra and Hyakkimaru of Dororo; he also appears among the Japanese voice credits tied to Toei Animation's One Piece.
One Piece Role
Nachi Nozawa is included among the Japanese-language voice performers associated with Toei Animation's One Piece, though no specific character credit for him has survived in available documentation. His involvement would have come during the final decade of his life, a period in which he remained active as one of Japan's most in-demand dubbing and voice talents.
Career and Notable Roles
Nozawa built his reputation as Japan's standard dubbing voice for Hollywood stars such as Al Pacino, Alain Delon, Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, and Bruce Willis, while also voicing memorable anime characters like the title hero of Cobra and Hyakkimaru in Dororo. Affiliated with the talent agency Office PAC by the time of his 2010 death from lung cancer, he was posthumously recognized with a Special Merit Award at the 5th Seiyu Awards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nachi Nozawa?
Nachi Nozawa, born Yasutomo Nozawa in Tokyo on January 13, 1938, spent decades working across acting, voice acting, narration, and stage direction in Japan before his death in 2010. He is affiliated with the credits tied to Toei Animation's One Piece as well.
What Hollywood stars did Nachi Nozawa dub in Japanese?
Nozawa built his reputation as Japan's standard dubbing voice for Hollywood stars such as Al Pacino, Alain Delon, Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, and Bruce Willis. This work made him one of Japan's most in-demand dubbing talents.
What anime characters did Nachi Nozawa voice?
Nozawa voiced the title hero of Cobra and Hyakkimaru in Dororo. These roles stand out among his memorable anime credits.
What is Nachi Nozawa's connection to One Piece?
Nozawa is included among the Japanese-language voice performers associated with Toei Animation's One Piece, though no specific character credit for him has survived in available documentation. Any involvement would have come during the final decade of his life.
How did Nachi Nozawa's career end?
Nozawa died in 2010 from lung cancer, while affiliated with the talent agency Office PAC. He was posthumously recognized with a Special Merit Award at the 5th Seiyu Awards.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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