Kazuhiko Inoue
Voice ActorKazuhiko Inoue is a prolific Japanese voice actor whose extensive credits span decades of anime, and he is counted among the vast voice cast connected to Toei Animation's One Piece.
One Piece Role
Inoue is part of the Japanese voice cast credited on One Piece, Toei Animation's adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's manga, though the specific character he portrays in the series has not been independently documented. His inclusion reflects the scale of the show's voice cast, which has grown across more than a thousand episodes since 1999.
Career and Notable Roles
Active since the early 1970s, Inoue is one of anime's most veteran voices: he brought Kakashi Hatake to life in Naruto, played Kars across JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, voiced Gildarts Clive for Fairy Tail, and portrayed Yoriichi Tsugikuni within Demon Slayer. Earlier credits include Joe Shimamura from the 1979 Cyborg 009 series and Jerid Messa of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, alongside work as a stage actor, narrator and singer across five decades.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kazuhiko Inoue voice?
Kazuhiko Inoue is best known for voicing Kakashi Hatake in Naruto and Kars across JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Both roles reflect his standing as one of anime's most veteran voice actors.
What is Kazuhiko Inoue's connection to One Piece?
Inoue is part of the Japanese voice cast credited on One Piece, Toei Animation's adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's manga, though the specific character he portrays has not been independently documented. His inclusion reflects the scale of a voice cast that has grown across more than a thousand episodes since 1999.
What other major anime roles has Kazuhiko Inoue played?
Inoue voiced Gildarts Clive in Fairy Tail and portrayed Yoriichi Tsugikuni in Demon Slayer. These roles came later in a career that has spanned five decades of Japanese animation.
What early roles launched Kazuhiko Inoue's career?
Inoue's earlier credits include Joe Shimamura from the 1979 Cyborg 009 series and Jerid Messa of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. These roles came early in a career that began in the early 1970s.
How long has Kazuhiko Inoue been working as a voice actor?
Born in 1954, Kazuhiko Inoue has been active since 1973, giving him one of the longest running careers in Japanese voice acting. He has also worked as a stage actor, narrator and singer across those five decades.
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.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
All rights belong to their respective owners.
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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