Kujira
Voice ActorKujira is the stage name of Japanese voice actress Wakako Matsumoto, a performer affiliated with 81 Produce whose credits include the One Piece anime along with major parts such as Otose from Gintama and Orochimaru from Naruto.
One Piece Role
Kujira contributes to the Japanese voice cast of the One Piece anime, the Toei Animation series adapting Eiichiro Oda's manga. She performs under this stage name rather than her legal name, Wakako Matsumoto, continuing the same style of supporting character work that runs through her broader filmography.
Career and Notable Roles
Kujira, born April 1, 1960 and represented by 81 Produce, has spent decades voicing memorable supporting characters in Japanese animation. Her signature credits include Otose from Gintama and Orochimaru from Naruto, plus further work as Sakura Ogami in the Danganronpa games and as the Scooter Lady from You're Under Arrest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kujira?
Kujira is the stage name of Japanese voice actress Wakako Matsumoto, born April 1, 1960. She is represented by the talent agency 81 Produce.
What role does Kujira play in One Piece?
Kujira contributes to the Japanese voice cast of the One Piece anime, the Toei Animation series adapting Eiichiro Oda's manga. She performs the part under her stage name rather than her legal name, Wakako Matsumoto.
What other anime has Kujira voiced characters in?
Kujira is known for voicing Otose in Gintama and Orochimaru in Naruto. Both are major supporting roles across her decades-long career in Japanese animation.
What other roles is Kujira known for?
Beyond anime, Kujira voices Sakura Ogami in the Danganronpa video games and the Scooter Lady from You're Under Arrest. These credits round out a career built on memorable supporting characters.
When was Kujira born?
Kujira was born on April 1, 1960. She has spent decades working as a voice actress under the agency 81 Produce.
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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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