Ryūsei Nakao
Voice ActorRyūsei Nakao is the stage name of Tomoharu Takeo, a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo affiliated with 81 Produce, who voices Caesar Clown and Dr. Indigo in the One Piece anime produced by Toei Animation.
One Piece Role
Nakao provides the voice of Caesar Clown, the sadistic scientist behind the poison gas weapon program introduced during the Punk Hazard arc, as well as Dr. Indigo. The part fits the pattern of high pitched, menacing characters that has defined much of his career, sitting alongside his other well known villain work in Japanese animation.
Career and Notable Roles
Nakao is best recognized as the voice of Frieza, Cooler, Chilled and Frost in the Dragon Ball franchise, and he also plays Baikinman in the long running children's series Soreike! Anpanman and Mayuri Kurotsuchi in Bleach. Represented by 81 Produce, he built a career centered on villains and eccentric characters with a distinctive high pitched delivery, and he is married with two children.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Mayuri and Frieza have the same voice actor?
Yes. Ryusei Nakao voices both Mayuri Kurotsuchi in Bleach and Frieza in the Dragon Ball franchise, where he also plays Cooler, Chilled, and Frost. His career has centered on villains and eccentric characters delivered in a distinctive high pitched voice.
What character is Ryusei Nakao best known for?
Nakao is best recognized as the voice of Frieza in the Dragon Ball franchise. He has built a long career around villain and eccentric roles, also voicing Baikinman in the children's series Soreike! Anpanman.
Who does Ryusei Nakao voice in One Piece?
In One Piece, Nakao voices Caesar Clown, the sadistic scientist behind the poison gas weapon program introduced during the Punk Hazard arc, as well as Dr. Indigo. The casting fits the high pitched, menacing character type that has defined much of his career.
What talent agency represents Ryusei Nakao?
Nakao, who hails from Tokyo, is represented by the talent agency 81 Produce. He is married with two children, a personal life he has kept largely separate from his prolific career voicing screen villains.
What is Ryusei Nakao's real name?
Ryusei Nakao is the stage name of Tomoharu Takeo, who was born in 1951 in Japan.
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
All rights belong to their respective owners.
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- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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