Tomomichi Nishimura
Voice ActorTomomichi Nishimura was a veteran Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator, remembered in Naruto as the voice of Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage, in the Studio Pierrot series.
Naruto Role
In Naruto, Nishimura performed Onoki, the small but formidable Third Tsuchikage who leads the Hidden Stone Village, voicing the role in the original Japanese cast. The elderly Kage becomes a key figure during the Fourth Great Ninja War arc.
Career and Notable Roles
A member of the Arts Vision agency, Nishimura built a long career that included narrating YuYu Hakusho, along with roles such as Jamitov Hymem in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and Mitsuyoshi Anzai in Slam Dunk. Within the world of video games, players knew him best as Akuma and M. Bison from the Street Fighter series. Born on June 2, 1946, he stayed active from 1975 until he died on November 29, 2025, when he was 79.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tomomichi Nishimura?
Tomomichi Nishimura was a veteran Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator with the Arts Vision agency, born June 2, 1946. He worked steadily from 1975 until his death on November 29, 2025, at age 79.
What are Tomomichi Nishimura's most iconic roles?
Nishimura's iconic roles include Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage, in Naruto, along with Akuma and M. Bison in the Street Fighter video game series and Mitsuyoshi Anzai in Slam Dunk. Those parts spanned his decades-long career with the Arts Vision agency.
Who does Tomomichi Nishimura voice in Naruto?
Nishimura performed Onoki, the small but formidable Third Tsuchikage who leads the Hidden Stone Village. The elderly Kage becomes a key figure during the Fourth Great Ninja War arc.
What other anime has Tomomichi Nishimura worked on?
Nishimura narrated YuYu Hakusho and voiced Jamitov Hymem in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Those credits sit alongside his role as Onoki in Naruto.
When did Tomomichi Nishimura die?
Nishimura died on November 29, 2025, at age 79, after a career that began in 1975. He was affiliated with the Arts Vision agency throughout that span.
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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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