Takaya Hashi
Voice ActorTakaya Hashi, born Takaya Kato, was a Japanese voice actor who gave the miserly, immortal Akatsuki member Kakuzu his growling voice in the Studio Pierrot anime Naruto.
Naruto Role
Hashi voiced Kakuzu, the treasure-obsessed Akatsuki bounty hunter paired with the reckless Hidan. His gravelly, world-weary tone fit a shinobi who had lived for decades and stitched several stolen hearts into his body. Kakuzu's clash with Kakashi Hatake and the young Leaf ninja during the Hidan and Kakuzu arc remains a standout stretch of Naruto Shippuden.
Career and Notable Roles
Working under the name Takaya Hashi rather than his birth name Takaya Kato, he stayed active from 1974 until his death in 2025. Anime fans also knew him as Toki from Fist of the North Star and as Vearn, the demon king of Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai. More recently he played the aristocrat Donovan Desmond in Spy x Family, and he held the post of representative director at the Apte Pro talent agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Takaya Hashi pass away?
Yes, Takaya Hashi died in 2025, ending a career that began in 1974. He remained active as a voice actor for over five decades.
Who has Takaya Hashi voiced?
Hashi voiced Kakuzu in Naruto, Toki in Fist of the North Star, and more recently Donovan Desmond in Spy x Family. His gravelly, world-weary tone made him a fixture across decades of anime.
Who does Takaya Hashi voice in Naruto?
Hashi voices Kakuzu, the treasure-obsessed Akatsuki bounty hunter paired with the reckless Hidan. Kakuzu's clash with Kakashi Hatake and the young Leaf ninja during the Hidan and Kakuzu arc remains a standout stretch of Naruto Shippuden.
What role does Takaya Hashi play in Spy x Family?
Hashi played the aristocrat Donovan Desmond in Spy x Family, one of his more recent roles. It came late in a career stretching back to 1974.
What was Takaya Hashi's real name?
Takaya Hashi was born Takaya Kato, performing under the stage name Hashi for most of his career. He also served as representative director at the Apte Pro talent agency.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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