Junpei Morita
Voice ActorJunpei Morita is a Japanese voice and stage actor who took on the role of Nagato in Naruto: Shippuden, the Studio Pierrot sequel series.
Naruto Role
In Naruto: Shippuden, Morita voiced Nagato, the war-scarred wielder of the Rinnegan who leads the Akatsuki under the name Pain. The part gave him one of the darker and more tragic figures in Studio Pierrot's adaptation.
Career and Notable Roles
A member of the Mausu Promotion agency, Morita has worked steadily in Japanese acting and dubbing since the late 1970s. His résumé features Dr. White in Black Jack 21, Ryuzo in the mecha series Cybuster, and the role of BUER in the OVA Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Junpei Morita voice in Naruto?
In Naruto: Shippuden, Morita voices Nagato, the war-scarred wielder of the Rinnegan who leads the Akatsuki under the name Pain. The part gave him one of the darker and more tragic figures in Studio Pierrot's adaptation.
What agency represents Junpei Morita?
Morita is a member of the Mausu Promotion agency. He has worked steadily in Japanese acting and dubbing since the late 1970s.
What other anime and games has Junpei Morita worked on?
Morita's resume features Dr. White in Black Jack 21 and Ryuzo in the mecha series Cybuster. He also voiced BUER in the OVA Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn.
When did Junpei Morita start acting?
Junpei Morita was born in 1954 and has been active in Japanese acting and dubbing since 1977. His career spans stage performance as well as voice work.
Who is Junpei Morita?
Junpei Morita is a Japanese voice and stage actor best known to Naruto fans for playing Nagato in Naruto: Shippuden. He is a member of the Mausu Promotion agency.
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