Takashi Nagasako
Voice ActorTakashi Nagasako is a Japanese voice actor, born in 1964, who lends his voice to Kibagaeru in the Japanese cast of One Piece. Affiliated with Arts Vision, he is far better known for an extensive list of video game roles.
One Piece Role
Nagasako voices Kibagaeru for the Japanese-language cast of One Piece, a credit within his wider catalog of anime and game dubbing. The role represents one entry in a career built mostly around voicing video game characters rather than television anime leads.
Career and Notable Roles
Nagasako has built his reputation largely through games, taking on Ganondorf for The Legend of Zelda series, plus Big the Cat over in the Sonic the Hedgehog games, and both Cervantes de Leon and Rock Adams for Soulcalibur. He also plays Donkey Kong across the Mario and Donkey Kong franchises, voices Darun Mister in Street Fighter EX, and portrays King Yama in the anime Hōzuki no Reitetsu, having inherited some of his roles from previous performers such as Junpei Takiguchi, Tōru Ōhira, Masaaki Tsukada, and the late Shun Yashiro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Takashi Nagasako still voice Donkey Kong?
Takashi Nagasako continues to voice Donkey Kong across the Mario and Donkey Kong game franchises. The role is one of many video game characters that make up the bulk of his voice acting career.
Who does Takashi Nagasako voice in One Piece?
In One Piece, Takashi Nagasako voices Kibagaeru for the Japanese-language cast. It is one credit within a career built mostly around video game dubbing rather than television anime leads.
What other video game characters does Takashi Nagasako voice?
Beyond One Piece, Takashi Nagasako voices Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda series, Big the Cat in the Sonic the Hedgehog games, and both Cervantes de Leon and Rock Adams in Soulcalibur. He has also voiced Darun Mister in Street Fighter EX.
What anime role did Takashi Nagasako inherit from other voice actors?
Takashi Nagasako plays King Yama in the anime Hozuki no Reitetsu, a role he inherited from previous performers including Junpei Takiguchi, Toru Ohira, Masaaki Tsukada, and the late Shun Yashiro. Taking over established characters like this is a recurring pattern in his career.
When did Takashi Nagasako begin his voice acting career?
Takashi Nagasako, born in 1964, has been active in voice acting since 1993. He is affiliated with the talent agency Arts Vision, which has represented his decades-long career in games and anime.
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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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