Hidekatsu Shibata
Voice ActorHidekatsu Shibata is a veteran Japanese actor and voice actor with Aoni Production who gave the Japanese voice to Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, in Studio Pierrot's Naruto.
Naruto Role
Shibata voiced Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, in the original Japanese Naruto. As the aging leader of the Hidden Leaf who once mentored the Sannin, Hiruzen is the wise elder whose sacrifice against Orochimaru marks a turning point early in the story, a role well matched to Shibata's commanding tone.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in 1937 in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Shibata has worked as an actor, voice actor, and narrator since the 1950s and is affiliated with Aoni Production. He is celebrated for voicing powerful elder figures, among them Monkey D. Dragon in One Piece, Fuhrer King Bradley in Fullmetal Alchemist, and Igneel and the narrator in Fairy Tail, along with villains such as Baron Ashura in Mazinger Z and Captain Zahab in Seijuu Sentai Gingaman.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hidekatsu Shibata's most famous work?
Shibata is celebrated for voicing Monkey D. Dragon in One Piece, Fuhrer King Bradley in Fullmetal Alchemist, and Igneel and the narrator in Fairy Tail. He is also known for villain roles such as Baron Ashura in Mazinger Z.
Who voices Monkey D. Dragon in Japanese?
Hidekatsu Shibata voices Monkey D. Dragon in the Japanese version of One Piece. It stands among his best-known credits alongside King Bradley in Fullmetal Alchemist.
Who does Hidekatsu Shibata voice in Naruto?
Shibata voices Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, in the original Japanese Naruto. Hiruzen is the aging leader of the Hidden Leaf who once mentored the Sannin, and his sacrifice against Orochimaru marks a turning point early in the story.
What talent agency represents Hidekatsu Shibata?
Shibata is affiliated with the agency Aoni Production. He has worked as an actor, voice actor, and narrator under that agency since the 1950s.
When was Hidekatsu Shibata born?
Hidekatsu Shibata was born in 1937 in the Asakusa district of Tokyo. He has worked in the industry since 1957.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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