Kazuhiko Inoue
Voice ActorKazuhiko Inoue is a veteran Japanese voice actor who gives Kakashi Hatake his voice in the Japanese original of Naruto, animated by Studio Pierrot.
Naruto Role
Inoue is the Japanese voice of Kakashi Hatake, the calm, sharp-eyed jonin who leads Team 7 and later becomes the Sixth Hokage. As one of the franchise's most popular characters, Kakashi keeps Inoue central to Naruto, its sequels, and the many feature films.
Career and Notable Roles
Active since the early 1970s, Inoue has assembled one of the most prolific resumes in Japanese voice acting. His signature parts include Kars in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Yoriichi Tsugikuni in Demon Slayer, Gildarts Clive in Fairy Tail, Toichirou Suzuki in Mob Psycho 100, and Jerid Messa in Zeta Gundam. He also works as a narrator and singer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Japanese VA for Kakashi?
Kazuhiko Inoue is the Japanese voice of Kakashi Hatake, the calm, sharp-eyed jonin who leads Team 7 and later becomes the Sixth Hokage. Kakashi is one of the Naruto franchise's most popular characters, keeping Inoue central to the original series, its sequels, and the films.
Who does Kazuhiko Inoue voice?
Beyond Kakashi, Inoue's signature roles include Kars in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Gildarts Clive in Fairy Tail, and Jerid Messa in Zeta Gundam. Active since the early 1970s, he has one of the most prolific resumes in Japanese voice acting.
Who voices Yoriichi Tsugikuni in Japanese?
Kazuhiko Inoue voices Yoriichi Tsugikuni in Demon Slayer. It stands alongside Kakashi Hatake in the Naruto franchise as one of his major anime roles.
Who is Kazuhiko Inoue?
Kazuhiko Inoue is a veteran Japanese voice actor born in 1954 who has worked in the industry since 1973. Beyond acting, he also works as a narrator and singer.
What other characters has Kazuhiko Inoue voiced in anime?
Inoue also voices Toichirou Suzuki in Mob Psycho 100, rounding out a career built on decades of prolific anime work. His combination of longevity and range across genres has made him one of the industry's most recognized voices.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Naruto anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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