Jouji Nakata
Voice ActorJouji Nakata is a veteran Japanese voice actor and narrator, active since the late 1970s, who voices Naobito Zenin in the MAPPA-produced Jujutsu Kaisen anime.
Jujutsu Kaisen Role
Nakata provides the Japanese voice of Naobito Zenin, the stern head of the Zenin family's branch line and father of Maki and Mai, in Jujutsu Kaisen. His deep, commanding delivery fits the character's cold authority within the clan's internal power struggles. The part sits comfortably alongside his long history of playing dominant, intense figures across anime and games.
Career and Notable Roles
Nakata has spent decades playing commanding, often villainous characters, including Alucard in Hellsing, Kirei Kotomine across the Fate franchise, and Sol Badguy in the Guilty Gear games. He is also known internationally for voicing Albert Wesker in the Resident Evil series and Kazuya Mishima in early Tekken titles, and for playing Hijikata Toshizo in Golden Kamuy. He is represented by the Office Osawa agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jouji Nakata?
Jouji Nakata is a veteran Japanese voice actor and narrator, born in 1954, who has worked in the industry since 1979. He is represented by the Office Osawa talent agency and has spent his career voicing commanding, often villainous characters.
Who does Jouji Nakata voice in Jujutsu Kaisen?
Jouji Nakata voices Naobito Zenin, the stern head of the Zenin family's branch line and father of Maki and Mai, in Jujutsu Kaisen. His deep, commanding delivery fits the character's cold authority within the clan's internal power struggles.
What anime characters is Jouji Nakata known for voicing?
Jouji Nakata is known for voicing Alucard in Hellsing and Kirei Kotomine across the Fate franchise. He has also played Hijikata Toshizo in Golden Kamuy, continuing his long run of intense, commanding roles.
What video game characters has Jouji Nakata voiced?
In video games, Jouji Nakata voices Sol Badguy in the Guilty Gear series and Albert Wesker in the Resident Evil franchise. He has also played Kazuya Mishima in early Tekken titles.
How long has Jouji Nakata been a voice actor?
Jouji Nakata has worked as a voice actor and narrator since 1979, building one of anime's more decorated careers over more than four decades. His long list of commanding, villainous roles reflects that experience.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to MAPPA and Toho.
- Game pages: official box art for Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Gege Akutami.
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