Akio Ōtsuka

Birth Date: 24/11/1959

The astringent and calm quality of his voice gives him great versatility, being able to interpret all types of characters. Some of his most known roles include Shunsui Kyōraku in Bleach, Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid series, Batou in Ghost in the Shell, Blackbeard in One Piece, Anavel Gato in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, Wammu in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Ansem: Seeker of Darkness in the Kingdom Hearts series, Dimple & the Narrator of Mob Psycho 100, and the titular surgeon of Black Jack.

Explore 25 official voice acting credits — from Gohin in Beastars to many other animated and gaming productions.

Akio Ōtsuka Voices

Credits on MTVA: 26 Roles from 23 Titles

ALL (26)
SHOWS (10)
MOVIES (2)
GAMES (13)
NARR (1)

Video Games

Game: Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (2022)

Jeralt (Japanese)

Jeralt is a character from Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes voiced by David Lodge in English and voiced by Akio...

Game: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)

Naked Snake (Japanese)

Naked Snake is a CIA special forces operative in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, tasked with a covert mission...

Game: Kingdom Hearts (2002)

Ansem, Seeker of Darkness (Japanese)

Ansem, Seeker of Darkness is a character from Kingdom Hearts voiced by Billy Zane in English and voiced by Akio...

Game: Ghost of Tsushima (2020)

Shimura (Japanese)

In the beloved video game Ghost of Tsushima, Shimura stands out as a memorable participant in the story. The character...

Game: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots (2008)

Solid Snake/Old Snake (Japanese)

Old Snake is the aging clone protagonist in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, undertaking his final mission...

Game: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (2026)

Ryuzo Tamiya (Japanese)

Ryuzo Tamiya is a supporting character in Yakuza 3, a former associate of the yakuza who becomes a recurring ally....

Game: Brave Fencer Musashi (1998)

Jon (Japanese)

Jon is a character from Brave Fencer Musashi voiced by Steve Blum in English and voiced by Akio Ōtsuka in...

Game: Brave Fencer Musashi (1998)

Colonel Capricciola (Japanese)

Colonel Capricciola is a character from Brave Fencer Musashi voiced by Steve Blum in English and voiced by Akio Ōtsuka...

Game: Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020)

Koichi Adachi (Japanese)

Koichi Adachi is a character from Yakuza: Like a Dragon voiced by Andrew Morgado in English and voiced by Akio...

Game: Devil May Cry 5 (2020)

J.D. Morrison (Japanese)

J.D. Morrison is a character from Devil May Cry 5 voiced by Joey Camen in English and voiced by Akio...

Game: Metal Gear Solid (1998)

Solid Snake/David (Japanese)

Solid Snake/David is a character from Metal Gear Solid voiced by David Hayter in English and voiced by Akio Ōtsuka...

Game: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015)

Venom Snake (Japanese)

Venom Snake is the protagonist and commander of Diamond Dogs in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, a body...

Game: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015)

Ishmael / Big Boss (Japanese)

Ishmael / Big Boss is the legendary soldier and true protagonist in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, disguised...

TV Shows & Series

Web Series: Baki-Dou (2026) (2026)

Yujiro Hanma (Japanese)

Yujiro Hanma as a character in BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai (2026) voiced by (Akio Ōtsuka).

TV Shows: Lupin the 3rd: Part 6 (2022)

Daisuke Jigen (Japanese)

Character Daisuke Jigen serves as a pivotal part of the Lupin the 3rd: Part 6 universe. Thanks to the stellar...

Web Series: Rooster Fighter (2026) (2026)

Keizan (Japanese)

Keizan is the stoic mentor and former champion in Rooster Fighter (2026), guiding the protagonist with strategic combat wisdom and...

TV Shows: Beastars (2019)

Gohin (Japanese)

Gohin is a giant‑panda doctor and therapist for carnivores in Beastars, known for his calm demeanor and strong presence treating...

TV Shows: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (2025)

All For One (Japanese)

All For One is a character from My Hero Academia: Vigilantes voiced by John Swasey in English and voiced by...

TV Shows: Alice & Zoroku (2017)

Zoroku Kashimura (Japanese)

Zoroku Kashimura is a character from the anime series Alice & Zoroku voiced by John Swasey in English and voiced...

Web Series: Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective (2025)

Muneharu Murota (Japanese)

Muneharu Murota is a character from Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective voiced by Adam Rowe in English and voiced by Akio...

TV Shows: Fate/Zero (2011)

Rider(Iskander / Alexander the Great) (Japanese)

Rider(Iskander / Alexander the Great) is a character from Fate/Zero voiced by Jamieson Price in English and voiced by Akio...

TV Shows: Tales of Zestiria: The Cross (2016)

Brad (Japanese)

Brad is a character from Tales of Zestiria: The Cross voiced by Ray Hurd in English and voiced by Akio...

Ahsa, Aquatic Dragon (Japanese)

Ahsa, Aquatic Dragon is a character from Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League voiced by Cyrus Rodas in English and voiced...

Movies

Movie: Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League (2025) (2025)

Ahsa, Aquatic Dragon (Japanese)

Ahsa, Aquatic Dragon is a character from Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League voiced by Cyrus Rodas in English and voiced...

Movie: My Hero Academia: You’re Next (2024)

All For One (Japanese)

All For One is a character from My Hero Academia: You’re Next voiced by John Swasey in English and voiced...

Narrator Roles

Animation Narrator: Star Wars Visions (1970)

Star Wars Visions is a critically acclaimed animation featuring a diverse cast of compelling characters and a storyline that captivates...