Nobuhiko Okamoto
Voice ActorNobuhiko Okamoto is a Japanese voice actor and singer signed with Raccoon Dog who voices Narunosuke in the Studio Pierrot anime Bleach.
Bleach Role
In Bleach, Okamoto voices Narunosuke, a Bount, one of the soul-devouring immortals who serve as antagonists in the anime-original arc that Studio Pierrot built to extend the story past Tite Kubo's manga. The part was an early credit for Okamoto within the large ensemble cast assembled for that arc.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond that arc, Okamoto has built one of the more recognizable careers among his generation of Japanese seiyuu; he earned the Best New Actor prize in the 3rd Seiyu Awards, then added a Best Supporting Actor honor in the 5th Seiyu Awards. His major roles span Accelerator in A Certain Magical Index, Rin Okumura in Blue Exorcist, and Katsuki Bakugo in My Hero Academia, alongside ongoing work as a singer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Nobuhiko Okamoto voice?
Okamoto voices Narunosuke in Bleach, a Bount, one of the soul-devouring immortals who serve as antagonists in the anime-original arc Studio Pierrot built to extend the story past Tite Kubo's manga. It was an early credit within the large ensemble cast assembled for that arc.
What is Nobuhiko Okamoto best known for?
Okamoto is best known for playing Accelerator in A Certain Magical Index, Rin Okumura in Blue Exorcist, and Katsuki Bakugo in My Hero Academia. Those roles established him as one of the more recognizable seiyuu of his generation.
What awards has Nobuhiko Okamoto won?
Okamoto earned the Best New Actor prize at the 3rd Seiyu Awards, then added a Best Supporting Actor honor at the 5th Seiyu Awards. Both awards came during a career that began in 2006.
Is Nobuhiko Okamoto a singer as well as a voice actor?
Yes, Okamoto continues ongoing work as a singer alongside his acting career. He is signed with the talent agency Raccoon Dog.
When did Nobuhiko Okamoto start his voice acting career?
Born in 1986, Okamoto has worked as a voice actor since 2006. His career began around the time of his Bleach casting in the anime-original Bount arc.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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