Nobuo Tobita
Voice ActorNobuo Tobita is a narrator and voice actor from Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture, active since 1982 and represented by Arts Vision. Within the Naruto anime by Studio Pierrot he gave voice to the elite tutor Ebisu and to the plant-like Akatsuki figure Zetsu.
Naruto Role
Tobita handled two very different figures in the Naruto television series. He voiced Ebisu, the strict jonin who takes charge of training the young Konohamaru, and he also performed Zetsu, the plant-like spy bound up with the Akatsuki organization. The pairing let him move between a proper, by-the-book instructor and a far more secretive presence across the show's long run.
Career and Notable Roles
Tobita's career reaches back to 1982, when he debuted as Bob in Cybot Robotchi. He became widely recognized as Kamille Bidan in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, and later took on Albert Heinrich in the 2001 Cyborg 009 series and Sueo Maruo in Chibi Maruko-chan. Beyond television anime, he has narrated and lent his voice to numerous story CDs for the Sound Horizon music project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What anime is Nobuo Tobita known for?
Tobita is widely recognized for voicing Kamille Bidan in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Within Naruto he took on two roles: Ebisu and Zetsu.
Who voices Zetsu in Naruto?
Nobuo Tobita voices Zetsu, the plant-like spy bound up with the Akatsuki organization. The role let him bring a far more secretive presence than his other Naruto part.
Who else does Nobuo Tobita voice in Naruto?
Alongside Zetsu, Tobita voices Ebisu, the strict jonin who takes charge of training the young Konohamaru. The pairing let him move between a by-the-book instructor and a secretive Akatsuki figure across the show's run.
When did Nobuo Tobita begin his voice acting career?
Tobita's career reaches back to 1982, when he debuted as Bob in Cybot Robotchi. Born in 1959 in Ibaraki Prefecture, he is represented by Arts Vision.
What other roles has Nobuo Tobita played?
Tobita played Albert Heinrich in the 2001 Cyborg 009 series and Sueo Maruo in Chibi Maruko-chan. He has also narrated and lent his voice to numerous story CDs for the Sound Horizon music project.
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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.
Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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