Chō
Voice ActorBorn Shigeru Nagashima on December 15, 1957, Chō works in Japan as an actor and narrator, and among his One Piece voice credits are the characters Barbarossa and Henzo.
One Piece Role
Multiple One Piece characters have been voiced by Chō across the anime's run, namely Barbarossa, Henzo, and Shupeal, supporting parts that sit inside a much larger career centered on Japanese television narration and character acting.
Career and Notable Roles
Chō only adopted that stage name in 2006; beforehand he performed under Yūichi Nagashima, having studied at Nishogakusha University before training with the Seinenza Theater Company and Bungakuza's research program. Production Baobab launched his professional career, and by 2007 he had moved his affiliation to a Tokyo cooperative for working actors. Away from performing, he holds a teaching license in calligraphy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Chō voice in One Piece?
Chō voices multiple One Piece characters across the anime's run, namely Barbarossa, Henzo, and Shupeal. These supporting parts sit inside a much larger career centered on Japanese television narration and character acting.
Who is Chō, the Japanese voice actor?
Born Shigeru Nagashima on December 15, 1957, Chō works in Japan as an actor and narrator. He has been active in the industry since 1984.
Why did Chō change his stage name?
Chō only adopted that stage name in 2006; beforehand he performed under the name Yūichi Nagashima. The change came after Production Baobab had already launched his professional acting career.
Where did Chō train as an actor?
Chō studied at Nishogakusha University before training with the Seinenza Theater Company and Bungakuza's research program. By 2007 he had moved his professional affiliation to a Tokyo cooperative for working actors.
Does Chō have any skills outside of acting?
Away from performing, Chō holds a teaching license in calligraphy. It is a credential separate from his decades-long career as a Japanese actor and narrator.
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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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