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Masuo Amada

Voice Actor

Masuo Amada is a Japanese stage and voice actor from Hyogo Prefecture, affiliated with the Seinenza Theater Company, who voices the giant snake summon Manda in Naruto.

Agency: Seinenza Theater Company
Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 1985-present
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Naruto Role

In Naruto, Amada voices Manda, the colossal serpent that Orochimaru summons in battle. Feared as one of the largest and most vicious of the snakes, Manda demands offerings of human sacrifices in exchange for its cooperation and is called upon during the invasion of the Hidden Leaf.

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Career and Notable Roles

Amada trained at the Osaka University of Arts and is a member of the Seinenza Theater Company. Working as an actor and voice actor since the mid-1980s, he has appeared across numerous anime, video games, and dubbed foreign productions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Masuo Amada voice in Naruto?

Amada voices Manda, the colossal serpent that Orochimaru summons in battle. Manda is feared as one of the largest and most vicious of the snake summons in the series.

What role does Manda play in Naruto?

Manda demands offerings of human sacrifices in exchange for its cooperation and is called upon during the invasion of the Hidden Leaf Village, one of the anime's major battle arcs.

What is Masuo Amada's acting background?

Amada trained at the Osaka University of Arts before beginning his acting career. He was born in 1958 in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.

What theater company is Masuo Amada affiliated with?

Amada is a member of the Seinenza Theater Company, working as both a stage and voice actor.

How long has Masuo Amada been acting?

Amada has worked as an actor and voice actor since the mid-1980s, appearing across numerous anime, video games, and dubbed foreign productions.

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