Naoki Bandō
Voice ActorNaoki Bandō is a Japanese voice actor who voiced Elder Centipede, a Dragon-level threat, in One Punch Man's second season. He is also known for voicing Lord Emon in the video game Shadow of the Colossus and Larikush in Baten Kaitos, along with playing Gatō in the anime Naruto.
One Punch Man Role
Bandō voiced Elder Centipede, a massive Dragon-level monster and executive member of the Monster Association introduced during One Punch Man's second season. The role added a heavyweight antagonist credit to a résumé built largely around video game dubbing. It stands alongside his other anime work, including his portrayal of Gatō in Naruto.
Career and Notable Roles
Bandō is primarily recognized for his video game voice work, playing Lord Emon in the acclaimed title Shadow of the Colossus and voicing Larikush in the RPG Baten Kaitos. On the anime side, one of his most visible credits is Gatō, the antagonist merchant from Naruto's early story arcs. He continues to be credited under both his given name and the alternate romanization Naoki Bandou.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Naoki Bandō?
Naoki Bandō is a Japanese voice actor who voiced Elder Centipede in One Punch Man's second season. He is also known for voicing Lord Emon in Shadow of the Colossus and playing Gatō in Naruto.
What did Naoki Bandō voice in One Punch Man?
Bandō voiced Elder Centipede, a massive Dragon-level monster and executive member of the Monster Association introduced in season two. The role added a heavyweight antagonist credit to a résumé built largely around video game dubbing.
What video games has Naoki Bandō voiced characters in?
Bandō played Lord Emon in the acclaimed title Shadow of the Colossus and voiced Larikush in the RPG Baten Kaitos. Video game dubbing makes up a large part of his overall body of work.
What other anime has Naoki Bandō appeared in?
Outside One Punch Man, Bandō is known for playing Gatō, the antagonist merchant from Naruto's early story arcs. It is one of his most visible anime credits.
Is Naoki Bandō credited under different names?
Yes, Bandō continues to be credited under both his given name and the alternate romanization Naoki Bandou. Both spellings refer to the same voice actor across his anime and game credits.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One-Punch Man anime series, manga, and official materials. One-Punch Man was created by ONE and Yusuke Murata, published by Shueisha, and animated by J.C.Staff and Madhouse. All rights to One-Punch Man and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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