Akio Ohtsuka

Akio Ohtsuka

Akio Ohtsuka (大塚 明夫, Ōtsuka Akio) (born November 24, 1959) is a Japanese male seiyū from the Tokyo Metropolitan area affiliated with Mausu Promotion. His height is 182 centimeters (6 feet), his weight is 73 kilograms (about 161lbs), and his blood type is B. He married fellow seiyū Yōko Sōmi on February 11, 2005. His father, also a seiyū, is Chikao Ōtsuka.

The astringent and calm quality of his voice has landed him many roles in films, dubbing, animation, and video games. He is most known for the roles of Black Jack (Black Jack), Solid Snake and Big Boss (Metal Gear Solid series), Shunsui Kyouraku (Bleach), Lieutenant Garuru (Sgt. Frog) Gwendal von Voltaire (Kyo Kara Maoh!), Batou (Ghost in the Shell series and movies), Blackbeard (One Piece), and Anavel Gato (Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory).

SNK Roles

• Hyo Amano - The Last Blade series
• Genjuro Kibagami - Samurai Shodown II Dengeki Drama CDs
• Zankuro Minazuki, Gaoh Kyougoku Hinowanokami, Demon Gaoh, Title announcer - Samurai Shodown VI
• Narration - The King of Fighters series (drama CDs only, '96~'99)
• Geo Erandru - Sky Love 3