Kujira
Voice ActorKujira, the stage name of Wakako Matsumoto, is a Japanese voice actress best known in the Naruto franchise as the voice of the villain Orochimaru.
Naruto Role
Kujira voices Orochimaru, one of Naruto's most enduring antagonists, in the Japanese original. A former member of the legendary Sannin turned rogue experimenter obsessed with immortality and forbidden techniques, Orochimaru is a central threat across much of the series, and Kujira's sinister, unsettling delivery became closely tied to the character.
Career and Notable Roles
Born Wakako Matsumoto in Tokyo and signed to the agency 81 Produce, Kujira has voiced a range of memorable characters. Her credits include Otose in Gintama and Sakura Ogami in the Danganronpa series, along with the Scooter Lady from the You're Under Arrest franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kujira voice in Naruto?
Kujira voices Orochimaru, one of Naruto's most enduring antagonists, in the Japanese original. A former member of the legendary Sannin, he turns to forbidden experiments in a search for immortality, making him a central threat across much of the series.
Who is Kujira, the voice actress?
Kujira is the stage name of Wakako Matsumoto, a Japanese voice actress born in Tokyo in 1960. She has been signed to the talent agency 81 Produce over the course of her career.
What other anime has Kujira voiced characters in?
Outside Naruto, Kujira voices Otose in Gintama. She has also played the Scooter Lady from the You're Under Arrest franchise.
What kind of character is Orochimaru, the role Kujira voices in Naruto?
Orochimaru, voiced by Kujira, is a rogue experimenter obsessed with forbidden techniques and immortality after abandoning his place among the legendary Sannin. Kujira's sinister, unsettling delivery became closely tied to the character across the series.
What video game roles has Kujira voiced?
In video games, Kujira voices Sakura Ogami in the Danganronpa series. It's one of several roles across anime and games that have built her career at the agency 81 Produce.
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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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