Daisuke Namikawa
Voice ActorDaisuke Namikawa is a Japanese actor and singer who began his career as a child performer; he voices Narciso Anasui in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean and previously voiced Giorno Giovanna in JoJo video games.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Namikawa voices Narciso Anasui, the volatile prison inmate turned protector of Jolyne Cujoh, in the Stone Ocean season of the anime. Before that television role he had already appeared in the franchise as Giorno Giovanna in the fighting games All-Star Battle and Eyes of Heaven, giving him ties to the series across two different mediums.
Career and Notable Roles
Namikawa is a veteran of Japanese anime who splits his time between youthful heroes and colder villains. On the darker side he has brought Bleach's Ulquiorra to life, taken on Hunter x Hunter's Hisoka, and played One Piece antagonist Eustass Kid, while also serving as the go-to Japanese dub voice for actors Elijah Wood and Hayden Christensen. He stepped behind the camera too, making his directing debut with the 2010 live-action film Wonderful World.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Daisuke Namikawa voice?
Namikawa's catalog includes Ulquiorra in Bleach, Hisoka in Hunter x Hunter, and the One Piece antagonist Eustass Kid, spanning both youthful heroes and colder villains. He began performing as a child and has worked in the industry since 1984.
Who does Daisuke Namikawa voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Namikawa voices Narciso Anasui, the volatile prison inmate turned protector of Jolyne Cujoh, in the Stone Ocean season of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime. He had already appeared in the franchise as Giorno Giovanna in the fighting games All-Star Battle and Eyes of Heaven, giving him ties to JoJo across two different mediums.
What Hollywood actors does Daisuke Namikawa dub in Japanese?
Namikawa serves as the regular Japanese dub voice for actors Elijah Wood and Hayden Christensen, work that runs alongside his extensive anime career.
Has Daisuke Namikawa worked outside voice acting?
Beyond voice acting, Namikawa made his directing debut with the 2010 live-action film Wonderful World, stepping behind the camera after decades in front of the microphone.
Who is Daisuke Namikawa?
Daisuke Namikawa is a Japanese actor and singer, born in 1976, who began his career as a child performer and has worked in the industry since 1984. He has built a career splitting time between youthful heroes and colder anime villains.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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