Gaku Hamada
Voice ActorGaku Hamada is a Japanese film and television actor who voices Tanaka in the One Piece anime, produced by Toei Animation.
One Piece Role
Hamada provides the Japanese voice of Tanaka in the One Piece anime, an anime role that stands somewhat apart from the live-action work that has defined most of his acting career. His casting brought a recognizable television and film face into the long-running Toei Animation series' voice cast.
Career and Notable Roles
Hamada rose to wider recognition as a regular on Fuji TV's Operation Love, appearing throughout its 2007 run of eleven episodes and a follow-up special in 2008, a role that earned him an acting award. He has continued to build a substantial resume across Japanese television dramas and film since the late 1990s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaku Hamada known for?
Gaku Hamada is a Japanese film and television actor best known for his regular role on Fuji TV's Operation Love, which aired eleven episodes in 2007 plus a follow-up special in 2008 and earned him an acting award. He also voices Tanaka in the One Piece anime.
Who does Gaku Hamada voice in One Piece?
Hamada voices Tanaka in the Japanese-language One Piece anime, a role that stands apart from the live-action work that has defined most of his acting career.
What award has Gaku Hamada won?
Hamada earned an acting award for his regular role on Fuji TV's Operation Love, which ran eleven episodes in 2007 plus a follow-up special in 2008.
When did Gaku Hamada start acting?
Born in 1988, Hamada has built a substantial resume across Japanese television dramas and film since the late 1990s.
Is Gaku Hamada mainly known for voice acting?
No, most of his acting career has been in live-action Japanese television and film. His One Piece role voicing Tanaka is a rarer venture into anime for him.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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
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