Akira Ishida
Voice ActorAkira Ishida is a prolific Japanese voice actor recognized for major roles across anime and games, with credits also linking him to the Toei Animation series One Piece.
One Piece Role
Ishida's appearance in One Piece is noted among his broader voice acting credits, but the character he portrays in the series has not been documented in publicly available reference material. This brief connection sits within a career largely defined by starring performances in other major anime and game franchises.
Career and Notable Roles
Ishida has voiced numerous high-profile characters including Gaara in Naruto, Kaworu Nagisa in the landmark Neon Genesis Evangelion, Akaza in Demon Slayer, and Athrun Zala across the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series, along with Zeref in Fairy Tail and Katsura Kotarou in Gintama. His game roles include Makoto Yuki in Persona 3 and Kamisato Ayato in Genshin Impact, plus Kuja in Final Fantasy, and he won the Best Supporting Character prize at the first Seiyu Awards in 2007 after topping the fan-voted rankings of the 2004 Animage Anime Grand Prix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Akira Ishida voice?
Akira Ishida is a prolific Japanese voice actor best known for voicing Gaara in Naruto and Kaworu Nagisa in the landmark Neon Genesis Evangelion. He also played Akaza in Demon Slayer, roles that established him as one of the industry's most recognizable voices.
Who does Akira Ishida voice in One Piece?
The specific character Ishida portrays in One Piece has not been documented in publicly available reference material. His connection to the series sits alongside a career built mainly around starring roles like Athrun Zala across the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series and Zeref in Fairy Tail.
What awards has Akira Ishida won?
Ishida won the Best Supporting Character award at the first Seiyu Awards in 2007. He also topped the fan-voted rankings of the 2004 Animage Anime Grand Prix, cementing his popularity with anime audiences.
What video game characters has Akira Ishida voiced?
In games, Ishida voiced Makoto Yuki in Persona 3 and Kamisato Ayato in Genshin Impact. He also played Kuja in the Final Fantasy franchise, extending his voice work beyond television anime.
When did Akira Ishida start his voice acting career?
Ishida, born in 1967, has been active in voice acting since 1990. His decades-long career spans major franchises including Gintama, where he voices Katsura Kotarou.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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