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Kazuya Nakai

Actor

Kazuya Nakai

Born November 25, 1967 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan112 films

Kazuya Nakai (中井 和哉, born November 25, 1967) is an award-winning Japanese voice actor and narrator who was born in Kobe, Japan. From a young age, he was interested in anime. Growing up he had interests like volleyball and archery. He was working as a civil servant in a technical field at 25 when he decided that's not how he wanted to live his life, so he enrolled into a voice acting school he attended on his days off and on weekends while still working. Despite starting his career as a narrator, he took off as a voice actor and became a big name when he got the role of Roronoa Zoro, a character he definitely wanted to voice.

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He narrates programs including information and news programs and voices many iconic characters such as Roronoa Zoro from One Piece, Toshiro Hijikata from Gintama, Date Masamune from Sengoku Basara, Mugen from Samurai Champloo and Jin Sakai in the Japanese dub of the video game Ghost of Tsushima. He loves driving, practicing archery and spending time with his dog and cat.

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One Piece: Stampede posterFirst watchOne Piece: Stampede20197.8as Roronoa Zoro (voice)The world's boldest buccaneers set sail for the great Pirate Festival, where the Straw Hats join a mad-dash race to find Gol D. Roger's treasure.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
One Piece Film Red poster7.2One Piece Film Red2022My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission poster7.6My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission2021One Piece Film: Z poster7.5One Piece Film: Z2012Death Note Relight 1: Visions of a God poster7.9Death Note Relight 1: Visions of a God2007One Piece Film: GOLD poster7.2One Piece Film: GOLD2016One Piece Film: Strong World poster7.5One Piece Film: Strong World2010Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! poster7.3Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!2013Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple poster8.1Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple2018

Filmography

112 films as actor
  1. 2026Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in FlamesToshiro Hijikata (voice)
  2. 2025Gintama on Theater 2D: Shinsengumi Douran ArcToushirou Hijikata (voice)
  3. 2024One Piece Fan LetterRoronoa Zoro
  4. 2024DAN DA DAN: First EncounterSerpoian A / Serpoian B / Serpoian C (voice)
  5. 2024Monsters 103 Mercies Dragon DamnationRoronoa Zoro / Dragon / Narration (voice)
  6. 2023The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGeKozo Ryuga (voice)
  7. 2023Gintama on Theater 2D: Baragaki-henToushirou Hijikata (voice)
  8. 2022The Tatami Time Machine BluesMaster Higuchi (voice)
  9. 2022One Piece Film RedRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  10. 2021My Hero Academia: World Heroes' MissionFlect Turn (voice)
  11. 2021The JourneyMusab (voice)
  12. 2021Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute ConspiracyUltraman Max
  13. 2021Gintama: The Very FinalToushirou Hijikata (voice)
  14. 2019ZENONZARD THE ANIMATION Episode 0Ranburn Tidal (voice)
  15. 2019Lupinranger vs Patranger vs KyurangerGaru / Ookami Blue (Voice)
  16. 2019One Piece: StampedeRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  17. 2018Mobile Suit Gundam NarrativeIago Haakana (voice)
  18. 2018Godzilla: The Planet EaterHalu-elu Dolu-do (voice)
  19. 2018Ghost in the Shell: Ghost ChaserBorma (voice)
  20. 2018Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 2Shingo Onijima (voice)
  21. 2018One Piece: Episode of SkypieaRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  22. 2018Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space SquadGaru / Ookami Blue (voice)
  23. 2018Uchu Sentai Kyuranger Final Live Tour 2018Garu / Ookami Blue (voice)
  24. 2018Godzilla: City on the Edge of BattleHalu-elu Dolu-do (voice)
  25. 2018Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead AppleTatsuhiko Shibusawa (voice)
  26. 2017Uchu Sentai Kyuranger: Final StageGaru (Ookami Blue)
  27. 2017Godzilla: Planet of the MonstersHalu-elu Dolu-do (voice)
  28. 2017Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 1Shingo Onijima (voice)
  29. 2017DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle TalonAquaman (voice)
  30. 2017One Piece Episode of East BlueRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  31. 2017Uchu Sentai Kyuranger The Movie: The Geth Indaver Strikes Back!Garu · Ookami Blue (voice)
  32. 2017Night Is Short, Walk On GirlSeitarō Higuchi (voice)
  33. 2017Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Ultra Super Hero WarsGaru - Ookami Blue (voice)
  34. 2017Kuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last GameShoichi Imayoshi (voice)
  35. 2017Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger the Movie: Super Sentai's Message from the Future from Super SentaiOokami Blue (voice)
  36. 2016One Piece: The Great Treasure of Tongari IslandRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  37. 2016Kuroko's Basketball - Movie: Winter Cup - Shadow and LightShoichi Imayoshi (voice)
  38. 2016One Piece Film: GOLDRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  39. 2016One Piece: Heart of GoldZoro Roronoa (voice)
  40. 2016One Piece Film Gold: Episode 0Roronoa Zoro (voice)
  41. 2015One Piece: Adventure of NebulandiaRoronoa Zoro / Kinoconda (voice)
  42. 2015Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger: 10 Years AfterIgaroid (voice)
  43. 2015Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 5: Pyrophoric CultBorma (voice)
  44. 2015One Piece Episode of Sabo: The Three Brothers' Bond - The Miraculous Reunion and the Inherited WillRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  45. 2015Ghost in the Shell: The New MovieBorma (voice)
  46. 2014Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 4: Ghost Stands AloneBorma (voice)
  47. 2014One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his FriendsRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  48. 2014Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost TearsBorma (voice)
  49. 2014Persona3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's DreamShinjiro Aragaki (voice)
  50. 2014Detective Conan: Dimensional SniperTimothy Hunter (voice)
  51. 2013Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 2: Ghost WhispersBorma (voice)
  52. 2013Lemming
  53. 2013Persona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of BirthShinjiro Aragaki (voice)
  54. 2013One Piece Episode of Merry: The Tale of One More FriendRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  55. 2013Gintama: The Final Chapter - Be Forever YorozuyaToshiro Hijitaka (voice)
  56. 2013Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 1: Ghost PainBorma (voice)
  57. 2013Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!Roronoa Zoro (voice)
  58. 2012Blue Exorcist: The MovieRyuji Suguro (voice)
  59. 2012One Piece: Glorious IslandRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  60. 2012One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island AdventureRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  61. 2012One Piece Film: ZRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  62. 2012Mardock Scramble: The Third ExhaustShell Septinos
  63. 2012One Piece Episode of Nami: Tears of a Navigator and the Bonds of FriendsZoro Roronoa (voice)
  64. 2012Rainbow FirefliesKenzō – Adult (voice)
  65. 2012No More Heroes 1.5Travis Touchdown
  66. 2011Fate/PrototypeLancer (voice)
  67. 2011One Piece 3D: Gekisou! Trap CoasterRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  68. 2011Mardock Scramble: The Second CombustionShell Septinos
  69. 2011One Piece Episode of Alabasta PrologueRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  70. 2011Sengoku Basara: The Last PartyDate Masamune (voice)
  71. 2011One Piece Mugiwara ChaseRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  72. 2011Serena x One Piece: Sennyuu!! Sauzando Sunny-gouRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  73. 2011Broken Blade: The Gap Between Life and DeathBorcuse (voice)
  74. 2010Bleach the Movie: Hell VerseKokuto (voice)
  75. 2010Mardock Scramble: The First CompressionShell Septinos
  76. 2010Broken Blade: Scars from an Assassin's BladeGeneral Borcuse
  77. 2010Super Kamen Rider Den-O Trilogy - Episode Red: Zero's Star TwinklePiggies Imagin (Eldest brother) (voice)
  78. 2010Gintama: The MovieHijikata Toushirou (voice)
  79. 2010xxxHolic: RōShizuka Dōmeki (voice)
  80. 2010One Piece Film: Strong WorldRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  81. 2009Death Note Relight 2: L's SuccessorsKanzo Mogi (voice)
  82. 2009God Eater PrologueSoma Schicksal
  83. 2008Engine Sentai Go-Onger Special DVD: It's a Seminar! Everyone GO-ON!!Kokorootomedes (voice)
  84. 2008Switch
  85. 2008One Piece: Romance Dawn StoryRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  86. 2008One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry BlossomRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  87. 2007Death Note Relight 1: Visions of a GodKanzo Mogi (voice)
  88. 2007One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventure in AlabastaRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  89. 2006Digimon: Activate Burst Mode!Gaomon (voice)
  90. 2006Digimon Savers 3D: The Digital World in Imminent Danger!Gaomon (voice)
  91. 2006One Piece: Giant Mecha Soldier of Karakuri CastleRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  92. 2005ワンピース特別編 わかりやすいルフィ大百科罗罗诺亚・索隆
  93. 2005One Piece Special: The Detective Memoirs of Chief Straw Hat LuffyRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  94. 2005xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's DreamShizuka Domeki (voice)
  95. 2005One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret IslandRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  96. 2004One Piece: Curse of the Sacred SwordRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  97. 2003One Piece Special: Protect! The Last Great StageRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  98. 2003One Piece Special: Open Upon the Great Sea! A Father's Huge, HUGE Dream!Roronoa Zoro (voice)
  99. 2003One Piece: Dead End AdventureRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  100. 2002XeviousOperator A (voice)
  101. 2002One Piece: The Adventure in Grand LineRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  102. 2002One Piece: Dream Soccer King!Roronoa Zoro (voice)
  103. 2002One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom in the Strange Animal IslandRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  104. 2002Final Fantasy X: Eternal CalmWakka
  105. 2001One Piece: Clockwork Island AdventureRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  106. 2001One Piece: Jango's Dance CarnivalRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  107. 2000Luffy's Fall! The Unexplored Region - Grand Adventure in the Ocean's NavelRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  108. 2000One Piece: The MovieRoronoa Zoro (voice)
  109. 1999海贼王特别篇：路飞的绝技配音
  110. 1999海贼王特别篇：索隆的剑技配音
  111. 1997Shin Shounan Bakusouzoku Arakure KNIGHT
  112. 1995Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie - Black Dream HoleOrangeat (voice)