Hochu Otsuka - Actor Profile

Hochu Otsuka

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 19, 1954
Birth Place: Tsuyama, Okayama, Japan

About Hochu Otsuka

Hochu Otsuka (大塚 芳忠, Ōtsuka Hōchū, born Yoshitada Ōtsuka [same kanji], May 19, 1954) is a Japanese voice actor and narrator affiliated with the talent management firm Crazy Box. He is best known for his roles as the voices of Kyao Mirao in Heavy Metal L-Gaim; Yazan Gable in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam; Akira Sendō in Slam Dunk; SignalMan in Gekisou Sentai Carranger; Imagin, Deneb in Kamen Rider Den-O, Abuto in Gintama, Makoto Sōda in Captain Tsubasa and Jiraiya in Naruto. He is also the famous official dubbing roles for Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donnie Yen (especially in Ip Man series), Jeff Goldblum, Ray Liotta, Tim Robbins, John C. McGinley, Brent Spiner, Kiefer Sutherland, Robert Patrick and many more.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hochu Otsuka reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Animation

The majority of Hochu Otsuka's filmography leans towards the Animation genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hochu Otsuka remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sakamoto Days, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hochu Otsuka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hochu Otsuka's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Sakamoto Days (2025) movie poster
★10.0

Sakamoto Days: Sakamoto Days follows Taro Sakamoto, a legendary hitman who retires from the underworld after falling in love and starti

Sakamoto Days

2025•Animation
★9.5
Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion (2024) movie poster
★9.5

Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion: First film in the theatrical version of Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199, covering chapters 1–2. In 2209, a mysterious "Gra

Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion

2024•Sci-Fi
★8.2
Gintama: The Very Final (2021) movie poster
★8.2

Gintama: The Very Final: The countdown to destruction has begun! Gintoki and the others set out to fulfill the wishes of their teacher Shoyo and

Gintama: The Very Final

2021•Animation
★8.1
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023) movie poster
★8.1

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King: As a lionhearted boy who can't wield magic strives for the title of Wizard King, four banished Wizard Kings of yore retu

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

2023•Animation
★8.0
Castle in the Sky (1986) movie poster
★8.0

Castle in the Sky: A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary flo

Castle in the Sky

1986•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hochu Otsuka.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Sakonji Urokodaki (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2025 Tabekko Doubutsu: THE MOVIE - Super Hit Similar →
2025 Butt Detective the Movie: Star and Moon Kaitō G (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2025 The Rose of Versailles Louis XV (voice) Hit Similar →
2025 Sakamoto Days Takamura / Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2024 Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion Sanada Shirō (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2024 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM Alexei Konoe (voice) Hit Similar →
2024 KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp- Guillotinecutter (voice) (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2023 Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King Edward Avalaché (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2022 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond Hakurou (voice) Hit Similar →
2022 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue 2 Murai Super Hit Similar →
2021 Gintama: The Very Final Abuto (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2019 One Piece: Episode of Skypiea Mont Blanc Norland (voice) Hit Similar →
2019 Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~ Chief (voice) Hit Similar →
2019 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond Sakonji Urokodaki (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie Hans von Zettour (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Ajin: Demi-Human – Collide Satō (voice) Hit Similar →
2016 Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu Guillotinecutter (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Ajin: Demi-Human – Confront Satō (voice) Hit Similar →
2016 Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan Gigazombie (voice) Hit Similar →
2016 Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu Guillotinecutter (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2015 Ajin: Demi-Human – Compel Satō (voice) Hit Similar →
2015 Super Hero Wars GP: Kamen Rider #3 Deneb (voice) Hit Similar →
2014 Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark Shiro Sanada (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember Shiro Sanada Super Hit Similar →
2014 Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Braig (voice) Hit Similar →
2013 Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Offense and Defense on the Outer Reaches of the Galaxy Shiro Sanada (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2013 Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Xigbar (voice) Hit Similar →
2012 One Piece Film: Z Z (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie Jiraya (voice) Hit Similar →
2012 Space Battleship Yamato 2199 Shiro Sanada (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King Laban (voice) Hit Similar →
2011 Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle Signalman (voice) Hit Similar →
2010 Gintama: The Movie Abuto (voice) Hit Similar →
2009 Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva Inspector Clamp Grosky (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2008 Farewell Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown Deneb (voice) Hit Similar →
2008 Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds Jiraiya (voice) Hit Similar →
2008 Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka Deneb (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2007 Kamen Rider Den-O The Movie: I'm Born! Deneb (voice) Hit Similar →
2002 Dolls Matsumoto's Friend Super Hit Similar →
2001 Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust Kyle Marcus (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2000 Reign: The Conqueror Movie Cleitus Super Hit Similar →
1999 Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century Ryuu Sagawa (voice) Hit Similar →
1997 Gekisou Sentai Carranger vs Ohranger Signalman Hit Similar →
1996 Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland Makao Hit Similar →
1994 Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - Poltergeist Report Kuronue (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1986 Castle in the Sky Man in Black Glasses (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1986 Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup Makoto Souda (voice) Hit Similar →
1986 Captain Tsubasa Movie 03: Run Towards Tomorrow! Makoto Souda (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1984 Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Torumekian Soldier (voice) Super Hit Similar →

Hochu Otsuka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hochu Otsuka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hochu Otsuka is "Sakamoto Days" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Hochu Otsuka acted in?

Hochu Otsuka has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hochu Otsuka?

Other notable films include "Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion", "Gintama: The Very Final", and "Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King".