Kazuya Nakai
Voice ActorJapanese voice actor Kazuya Nakai, born in Kobe, is best known worldwide as the voice of Roronoa Zoro in One Piece; he also voiced minor characters in the original Sailor Moon anime.
Sailor Moon Role
Early in his career, Nakai voiced minor characters in the original Sailor Moon anime, including a one-off villain named Orangeat and the recurring background character Ittou Asanuma. These small parts came years before the roles that made him famous, giving him an early credit in one of the era's biggest magical girl franchises.
Career and Notable Roles
Nakai is now one of anime's most recognizable voices, having played Roronoa Zoro in One Piece since the series began, alongside Toshiro Hijikata in Gintama, Date Masamune in Sengoku Basara, and Mugen in Samurai Champloo. That body of work earned him the Best Supporting Actor prize at the 2011 Seiyu Awards, the ceremony's fifth edition, recognizing his performances in both One Piece and Gin Tama.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has Kazuya Nakai voiced?
Kazuya Nakai is best known as Roronoa Zoro in One Piece, alongside Toshiro Hijikata in Gintama, Date Masamune in Sengoku Basara, and Mugen in Samurai Champloo. Early in his career he also voiced minor Sailor Moon characters Orangeat and Ittou Asanuma.
What is Kazuya Nakai's most famous role?
Nakai's most famous role is Roronoa Zoro, which he has voiced in One Piece since the series began. That performance, along with his work in Gintama, earned him the Best Supporting Actor prize at the 2011 Seiyu Awards, the ceremony's fifth edition.
Who does Kazuya Nakai voice in Sailor Moon?
In the original Sailor Moon anime, Nakai voices the one-off villain Orangeat and the recurring background character Ittou Asanuma. These small parts came years before the roles that later made him famous.
When did Kazuya Nakai start his voice acting career?
Nakai, born in Kobe in 1967, has worked as a voice actor since 1995. His Sailor Moon parts came early in that career, before One Piece and Gintama made him a household name.
Did Kazuya Nakai voice a villain in Sailor Moon?
Yes, Nakai's Sailor Moon debut was as Orangeat, a one-off villain, in addition to playing the recurring background character Ittou Asanuma. Both appeared in the original anime, long before his One Piece and Gintama fame.
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