Hiroshi Yanaka
Voice ActorHiroshi Yanaka is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo affiliated with Aptepro, and he voices the Nara clan strategist Shikaku Nara in Studio Pierrot's Naruto.
Naruto Role
Yanaka voices Shikaku Nara, the sharp-minded head of the Nara clan and father of Shikamaru. Serving as jonin commander of the Hidden Leaf forces, Shikaku acts as a lead tactician during the Fourth Great Ninja War, guiding the Allied Shinobi with his talent for battlefield analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Hiroshi Yanaka voice in Naruto?
Hiroshi Yanaka voices Shikaku Nara, the sharp-minded head of the Nara clan and father of Shikamaru, in Studio Pierrot's Naruto. Shikaku serves as jonin commander of the Hidden Leaf forces during the Fourth Great Ninja War.
What role does Shikaku Nara play in the Fourth Great Ninja War?
Shikaku Nara acts as a lead tactician during the Fourth Great Ninja War, guiding the Allied Shinobi Forces with his talent for battlefield analysis. Hiroshi Yanaka provides the character's voice in the Japanese version of Naruto.
Who is Hiroshi Yanaka?
Hiroshi Yanaka is a Japanese voice actor born in Tokyo in 1958. He is affiliated with the talent agency Aptepro.
What other work has Hiroshi Yanaka done besides Naruto?
Beyond Naruto, Yanaka has voiced characters across anime, video games, and Japanese dubs of foreign films. His career spans multiple media formats within the voice acting industry.
Is Hiroshi Yanaka married?
Yes, Hiroshi Yanaka is married to fellow voice actress Miho Yoshida. Both work within the Japanese voice acting industry.
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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.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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