Naoya Uchida
Voice ActorNaoya Uchida is a Tokyo-born Japanese actor and voice actor who voices Matsumoto Shigeo in the Japanese version of Solo Leveling, best recognized for playing Madara Uchiha in Naruto and Askeladd in Vinland Saga.
Solo Leveling Role
Uchida voices Matsumoto Shigeo in the Japanese dub of Solo Leveling, bringing his trademark authoritative delivery to the role. The casting continues a late-career shift toward voice work after decades spent primarily in television and theater, and it sits alongside his established reputation for playing figures of rank and command.
Career and Notable Roles
Uchida began acting in 1972 on the NHK drama Maboroshi no Satsui and spent nearly three decades in television and theater before shifting his focus toward opera and dubbing work. His voice credits include Madara Uchiha in Naruto, the demon Azazel in the anime adaptation of Supernatural, and the mercenary Askeladd in Vinland Saga, and he serves as the standard Japanese dub voice for Bruce Willis and Woody Harrelson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who voiced Madara in Japanese?
Naoya Uchida provides the Japanese voice of Madara Uchiha in Naruto. It is one of his signature anime roles, delivered in his trademark authoritative style. That performance has become one of his most recognized credits.
What is Naoya Uchida known for?
Naoya Uchida is also recognized for voicing Askeladd, the mercenary at the center of Vinland Saga. The role sits alongside his performance as Madara Uchiha in Naruto among his best-known anime work. Both showcase the commanding delivery he is known for.
Who did Naoya Uchida voice?
Naoya Uchida also voices the demon Azazel in the anime adaptation of Supernatural. On the live-action side, he serves as the standard Japanese dub voice for Bruce Willis and Woody Harrelson. That combination spans both anime and Western film dubbing.
Is Naoya Uchida still acting?
Naoya Uchida has worked continuously since 1972, when he began his acting career on the NHK drama Maboroshi no Satsui. He spent nearly three decades in television and theater before shifting his focus toward opera and dubbing work. He remains active today, more than five decades into that career.
Who does Naoya Uchida voice in Solo Leveling?
In the Japanese dub of Solo Leveling, Naoya Uchida voices Matsumoto Shigeo. The casting continues a late-career shift toward voice work after decades spent primarily in television and theater. It brings his trademark authoritative delivery to the role.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Solo Leveling anime series, the original web novel and webtoon, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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