Hiroshi Iwasaki
Voice ActorHiroshi Iwasaki is a Japanese actor and voice actor tied to the Seinenza Theater Company, and in Studio Pierrot's Naruto he performed the one-tailed beast Shukaku.
Naruto Role
Iwasaki lent his voice to Shukaku, the one-tailed sand spirit sealed within Gaara. Known as the Ichibi, this tanuki-like tailed beast is volatile and bloodthirsty, and its influence drives much of Gaara's early menace during the Chunin Exams arc.
Career and Notable Roles
A stage-trained performer from Saitama Prefecture active since 1981, Iwasaki is widely recognized in Japan as a dubbing artist. He regularly supplies the Japanese voices of Western actors including Stanley Tucci and Rowan Atkinson, and he speaks for the protocol droid C-3PO in the Star Wars films.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiroshi Iwasaki known for?
Hiroshi Iwasaki is best known for voicing Shukaku, the one-tailed sand spirit sealed within Gaara, in Studio Pierrot's Naruto. He has also built a long career as a Japanese dubbing artist for Western film and television actors.
Which characters has Hiroshi Iwasaki voiced?
Beyond Naruto, Iwasaki regularly supplies the Japanese dubbing voices of Western actors including Stanley Tucci and Rowan Atkinson. He is widely recognized in Japan for this dubbing work alongside his anime roles.
Who is Shukaku in Naruto?
Shukaku is the one-tailed sand spirit, known as the Ichibi, sealed within Gaara. Volatile and bloodthirsty, the tailed beast's influence drives much of Gaara's early menace during the Chunin Exams arc.
Who is Hiroshi Iwasaki?
Hiroshi Iwasaki is a Japanese actor and voice actor born in 1953, tied to the Seinenza Theater Company. A stage-trained performer from Saitama Prefecture, he has been active since 1981.
What Star Wars character does Hiroshi Iwasaki voice?
Iwasaki speaks for the protocol droid C-3PO in the Japanese dubs of the Star Wars films. This puts him among the recognizable Japanese voices behind major Hollywood franchise characters.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
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- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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