Naruto and One Piece are colossal juggernauts in the world of anime, therefore it’s no surprise they share a few talented voice actors who give life to their characters. Thinking about Hinata when you hear Kozuki Hiyori is not strange because both characters share their voice actors.
Both franchises have achieved an iconic status and have been held very close to heart by fans for a long time. From Luffy to Naruto, they have some of the most legendary characters and their voice actors play a crucial role in making the character likeable.
Here are five voice actors who have lent their voices to both of the greatest anime ever.
5. Akira Ishida
Akira Ishida’s most famous work is his voice acting for Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage. But, surprisingly, Ishida has also voiced Cavendish, the captain of the Beautiful Pirates and his villainous alternate personality, Hakuba. Ishida has brilliantly portrayed both characters despite their contrasting personalities.
4. Showtaro Morikubo
Showtaro Morikubo is well-known for voicing the lazy genius, Shikamaru Nara. His catchphrase ‘Mendokusē’ is one of the most iconic dialogues among anime fans. While voicing Shikamaru might be Ishida’s most famous venture, he has also lent his voice to Bartolomeo the Cannibal, the captain of the Barto Club. Morikubo has done an incredible job of portraying both the lazy Shikamaru and the boisterous Bartolomeo.
3. Noriaki Sugiyama
Noriaki Sugiyama is one of the most famous voice actors who has lent his voice to many iconic characters throughout his career. One of his career-defining roles was voicing for Sasuke Uchiha. Among his iconic roles, only a few would know that he is also the voice actor of Vinsmoke Ichiji, the eldest brother of Sanji and the heir to the Germa 66 throne.
2. Junko Takeuchi
Throughout her illustrious career, Junko Takeuchi has voiced many beloved characters. However, her most famous role was and will forever be voicing Konaha’s Seventh Hokage, Naruto. Her famous expression ‘Dattebayo’ is one of the most popular catchphrases among anime fans. She has also lent her voice to Sabo, The Flame Emperor when he was first introduced as a kid in Luffy’s flashback.
1. Tessho Genda
Tessho Genda has voiced two very important characters in both anime. He has portrayed Kurama, the Nine-tailed Beast in Naruto and Kaido, the Captain of the Beast Pirates in One Piece. His exceptional voice-acting skills have earned him praise for bringing the two monstrous characters to life.
Many other characters from both anime share the same voice actors like Sanji and Genma, Asuma and Arlong, and Chopper and Konohamaru. While most of these pairs have very different personalities, the voice actors have done an amazing job in bringing the true nature of these characters to the screen.
