Toshiyuki Morikawa
Voice ActorToshiyuki Morikawa is a Japanese voice actor and the founder of the talent agency Axlone, known to Naruto fans as the voice of both the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze and the bone-wielding Kimimaro.
Naruto Role
Morikawa voices two memorable figures in Studio Pierrot's Naruto: Shippuden. He plays Minato Namikaze, the revered Fourth Hokage and Naruto's father, whose calm authority and self-sacrifice loom over the entire saga, and he also portrays Kimimaro, the sickly yet devastatingly powerful member of the Sound Five who wields his own bones as weapons. The contrast between the noble Hokage and the tragic warrior showcases his range within a single series.
Career and Notable Roles
Behind the microphone since the late 1980s, Morikawa is one of Japan's busiest performers and often lands imposing or villainous parts thanks to his deep voice. His signature roles include Sephiroth across the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts games, Dante in Devil May Cry, Yoshikage Kira in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and Kagaya Ubuyashiki in Demon Slayer. He founded the voice company Axlone in 2011 and serves as the standing Japanese dub voice for Hollywood stars including Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise, and Ewan McGregor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Toshiyuki Morikawa voice?
In Studio Pierrot's Naruto: Shippuden, Toshiyuki Morikawa voices Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage and Naruto's father, and Kimimaro, the sickly yet devastatingly powerful member of the Sound Five who wields his own bones as weapons. The two roles showcase his range within a single series.
What is Toshiyuki Morikawa's most famous role?
Morikawa's signature role is Sephiroth across the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts games, alongside Dante in the Devil May Cry series. His deep voice has made him one of Japan's busiest performers for imposing or villainous parts.
What other anime has Toshiyuki Morikawa voiced characters in?
Morikawa has voiced Yoshikage Kira in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Kagaya Ubuyashiki in Demon Slayer, both memorable parts that lean on his commanding tone.
Does Toshiyuki Morikawa run his own talent agency?
Yes, Morikawa founded the voice company Axlone in 2011, running it alongside his continued acting career.
Which Hollywood actors does Toshiyuki Morikawa dub in Japanese?
Morikawa serves as the standing Japanese dub voice for Hollywood stars including Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise, and Ewan McGregor.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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