Akio Ôtsuka

Akio Ôtsuka

66 · Born: Nov 24, 1959

Known For

Ghost in the ShellGhost in the Shell
Howl's Moving CastleHowl's Moving Castle
Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceGhost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Porco RossoPorco Rosso

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height5' 11"
BornNov 24, 1959 Tokyo, Japan
Spouse

  • ?

    ( Jan 7, 2017 to Dec 16, 2025 )

  • Yôko Sômi

    ( Feb 11, 2005 to Feb 1, 2008 )
Parents
  • Chikao Ôtsuka

Biography

Akio Ôtsuka, a renowned Japanese actor, entered this world on November 24, 1959, in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan. Throughout his illustrious career, he has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, with his most notable roles including the iconic Ghost in the Shell (1995),its critically acclaimed sequel Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004),and the captivating Paprika (2006). Prior to his current status as a respected actor, he was a loving husband to the talented Yôko Sômi, with whom he shared a special bond.

Career

2025
Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four!
Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! as Demon Overlord / Maou
My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia as All For One
2024
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc as Strong The Budo (voice)
Let This Grieving Soul Retire!
Let This Grieving Soul Retire! as Gark Welter (voice)
Ishura
Ishura as Seijaku Naru Hargend
2023
Make My Day
Make My Day as Bark
The Great Cleric
The Great Cleric as Brod
Onimusha
Onimusha as Musashi Miyamoto
Good Night World
Good Night World as Shiro / Kojiro Arima
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse as Varghese
2022
Golden Kamuy
Golden Kamuy as Tetsuzou Nihei (voice)
Bleach
Bleach as Shunsui Kyoraku
2021
Pompo: The Cinéphile
Pompo: The Cinéphile as Martin Braddock
Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time
Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time as Koji Takao (voice)
Baki Hanma
Baki Hanma as Yuujirou Hanma
Lupin the Third
Lupin the Third as Daisuke Jigen (voice)
2020
Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector
Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector as Todoroki Tenma (voice)
2019
Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane - The Lost Hiroshi
Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane - The Lost Hiroshi as Bulldozer Johnny
One Piece: Stampede
One Piece: Stampede as Marshall D. Teach (voice)
Vinland Saga
Vinland Saga as Thorkell
Dororo
Dororo as Jukai
Are You Lost?
Are You Lost? as Jouichi Onishima
2018
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes as All For One (voice)
The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky
The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky as Zoria (voice)
Karakuri Circus
Karakuri Circus as Zenji Saiga
2017
Genocidal Organ
Genocidal Organ as Rockwell
2016
Re:Born
Re:Born as Phantom
Rudolf the Black Cat
Rudolf the Black Cat as Master Kuma
Mob Psycho 100
Mob Psycho 100 as Dimple
Ace Attorney
Ace Attorney as Gou Karuma (voice)
2015
The Empire of Corpses
The Empire of Corpses as M (voice)
Air Bound
Air Bound as Yoisho (voice)
Harmony
Harmony as Asaf (voice)
2014
Space Brothers
Space Brothers as Jay, Brian
2013
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent as (voice)
Hunter X Hunter: Phantom Rouge
Hunter X Hunter: Phantom Rouge as Uvogin (voice)
2012
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo as Koji Takao (voice)
Fate/Zero
Fate/Zero as Rider (voice)
2011
Blade
Blade as Blade (voice)
Baka and Test
Baka and Test as Sōichi Nishimura (voice)
2010
Halo Legends
Halo Legends as ONI Commander
2008
Ghost in the Shell 2.0
Ghost in the Shell 2.0 as Batou
Metal Gear Solid 2: Digital Graphic Novel
Metal Gear Solid 2: Digital Graphic Novel as Solid Snake / Solidus Snake (voice)
Bleach: Fade to Black, I Call Your Name
Bleach: Fade to Black, I Call Your Name as Shunsui Kyōraku (voice)
Xam'd: Lost Memories
Xam'd: Lost Memories as Zuizo (voice)
2007
Sword of the Stranger
Sword of the Stranger as Shogen Itadori
Vexille
Vexille as Saito
Bleach the Movie 2: The Diamond Dust Rebellion
Bleach the Movie 2: The Diamond Dust Rebellion as Shunsui Kyoraku (voice)
Devil May Cry: Debiru mei kurai
Devil May Cry: Debiru mei kurai as Morisson (voice)
2006
Paprika
Paprika as Detective Kogawa Toshimi
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society as Batou
Gekijô-ban Naruto: Daikôfun! Mikazukijima no animaru panikku dattebayo!
Gekijô-ban Naruto: Daikôfun! Mikazukijima no animaru panikku dattebayo! as Michiru Tsuki
Bleach: Memories of Nobody
Bleach: Memories of Nobody as Shunsui Kyouraku
Gintama
Gintama as Saizou (voice)
2005
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island as Baron Omatsuri (voice)
2004
Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle as King
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence as Batou
Samurai Champloo
Samurai Champloo as Okuru (voice)
Sergeant Keroro
Sergeant Keroro as Garuru
Kyô kara maô!
Kyô kara maô! as Gwendal von Voltaire
2003
InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler
InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler as Inuyasha's Father
Tokyo Godfathers
Tokyo Godfathers as Isha (voice)
The Animatrix
The Animatrix as Thadeus (voice)
2002
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex as Batou
Tenchi Muyô! GXP
Tenchi Muyô! GXP as Azusa Masaki Jurai (voice)
2001
Rupan sansei: Arukatorazu konnekushion
Rupan sansei: Arukatorazu konnekushion as Andy (voice)
2000
Keriyon Shin-chan: Oh, I'm Sorry!
Keriyon Shin-chan: Oh, I'm Sorry! as Paradise King
Sin: The Movie
Sin: The Movie as Vincenzo Mancini (voice)
1998
Tekken: The Motion Picture
Tekken: The Motion Picture as Jack-2 / Narrator (voice)
Martian Successor Nadesico - The Motion Picture: Prince of Darkness
Martian Successor Nadesico - The Motion Picture: Prince of Darkness as Kouichirou Misumaru (voice)
1996
Black Jack: The Movie
Black Jack: The Movie as Black Jack
Panzer Dragoon
Panzer Dragoon as Captain / Dragon Blau
City Hunter: The Secret Service
City Hunter: The Secret Service as James McGuire
Detective Conan
Detective Conan as Inspector Sango Yokomizo
1995
Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell as Batô
Saint Tail
Saint Tail as Detective Keiji Asuka
1994
Darkside Blues
Darkside Blues as Kenzo
Blue Seed
Blue Seed as Daitetsu Kunikida (voice)
1992
Porco Rosso
Porco Rosso as Mr. Curtis
1991
Lupin the 3rd: Napoleon's Dictionary
Lupin the 3rd: Napoleon's Dictionary as McCallum (voice)
Moomin
Moomin as Moominpappa (voice)
1990
Mad Bull 34
Mad Bull 34 as John "Sleepy" Estes (a.k.a. Mad Bull)
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water as Captain Nemo
1989
Angel Cop
Angel Cop as Hacker
Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki's Delivery Service as Captain of the Airship (voice)
Patlabor: The TV Series
Patlabor: The TV Series as Sergeant Tsutomu Gomioka (voice)