Katsuhisa Namase
Voice ActorKatsuhisa Namase is a Japanese television actor known for playing eccentric, comically inept authority figures in dramas. He also provides the original Japanese voice of David Shield in the My Hero Academia franchise.
My Hero Academia Role
Namase voices David Shield in the Japanese version of My Hero Academia, a former hero sidekick turned scientist who develops support gear and is a longtime friend of All Might. Shield first appears prominently in the film My Hero Academia: Two Heroes as the father of Melissa Shield, giving Namase a supporting but recurring presence in the franchise's movie side.
Career and Notable Roles
Namase's primary career is in Japanese live-action television, where he has built a recognizable niche playing bosses, principals, and police officers whose authority is undercut by a certain goofiness, often reinforced by comic wigs. He has worked in Japanese entertainment since the late 1970s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Katsuhisa Namase?
Namase is a Japanese television actor known for playing eccentric, comically inept authority figures in dramas. He also provides the original Japanese voice of David Shield in the My Hero Academia franchise.
How did Katsuhisa Namase start acting?
Namase has worked in Japanese entertainment since the late 1970s, with his acting career dating back to 1979. That decades-long run in live-action television predates his voice casting in My Hero Academia.
Who does Katsuhisa Namase voice in My Hero Academia?
Namase voices David Shield, a former hero sidekick turned scientist who develops support gear and is a longtime friend of All Might. The character first appears prominently in the film My Hero Academia: Two Heroes as the father of Melissa Shield.
What is Katsuhisa Namase known for on Japanese television?
Namase has built a recognizable niche playing bosses, principals, and police officers whose authority is undercut by a certain goofiness, often reinforced by comic wigs. That comedic specialty is his primary career outside of voice work.
When was Katsuhisa Namase born?
Namase was born in 1960, making him a veteran of the Japanese entertainment industry by the time he took on the David Shield role. His acting career spans more than four decades.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the My Hero Academia anime series, manga, and official materials. My Hero Academia was created by Kohei Horikoshi, published by Shueisha, and animated by Bones. All rights to My Hero Academia and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Kohei Horikoshi.
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