Hôchû Ôtsuka

Hôchû Ôtsuka

71 · Born: May 19, 1954

Personal Details

Height5' 8"
BornMay 19, 1954 Tsuyama, Japan

Biography

Hôchû Ôtsuka, a renowned Japanese actor, first took his first breath on May 19, 1954, in the charming city of Tsuyama, Japan. As a talented thespian, he has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, captivating audiences with his remarkable performances in a wide range of films.

Some of his most notable roles include the critically acclaimed animated masterpiece, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, released in 1984. He has also appeared in the 2000 vampire-themed film, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, and more recently, in the action-packed Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle, which premiered in 2011.

In addition to his impressive filmography, Hôchû Ôtsuka has also been blessed with a loving family. He was previously married to the lovely Kazuko Yanaga, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Throughout his illustrious career, Hôchû Ôtsuka has consistently demonstrated his remarkable range as an actor, effortlessly transitioning between diverse genres and roles. His dedication to his craft has earned him a special place in the hearts of fans and critics alike, cementing his status as a true master of his art.

Career

Princession Orchestra
Princession Orchestra as Sergeant Duck (voice)
Isekai Quartet
Isekai Quartet as Hans von Zettour (voice)
2024
Go! Go! Loser Ranger!
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! as Lord Peltrola (voice)
2023
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King as Edward Avalaché (voice)
Alice Gear Aegis Expansion
Alice Gear Aegis Expansion as Souitiro Iwata (voice)
Onimusha
Onimusha as Kensuke Matsui
2022
Golden Kamuy
Golden Kamuy as Tokushirou Tsurumi
2021
Gintama: The Final
Gintama: The Final as Abuto (voice)
Cute Executive Officer
Cute Executive Officer as Bakery Manager (voice)
2019
Saga of Tanya the Evil - The Movie
Saga of Tanya the Evil - The Movie as Hans von Zettour (voice)
City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes
City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes as Vince Englert (voice)
Miru Tights
Miru Tights as Bar Master
2018
Batman Ninja
Batman Ninja as Alfred Pennyworth
One Piece: Episode of Skypiea
One Piece: Episode of Skypiea as Mont Blanc Norland (voice)
2017
March Comes in Like a Lion
March Comes in Like a Lion as Sakutaro Yanagihara
2016
Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu
Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu as Guillotinecutter (voice)
Ajin
Ajin as Satō (voice)
2014
2012
2010
Gintama: The Movie
Gintama: The Movie as Abuto (voice)
2009
Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva
Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva as Inspector Clamp Grosky (voice)
2008
Spice and Wolf
Spice and Wolf as Liechten Marheit (voice)
2007
Naruto: Shippuden
Naruto: Shippuden as Jiraiya (voice)
Blue Dragon
Blue Dragon as Killer Bat (voice)
Claymore
Claymore as Orsay
2006
Gintama
Gintama as Abuto (voice)
2003
Kino's Journey
Kino's Journey as Riku (voice)
2002
Dolls
Dolls as Matsumoto's Friend
2001
Kaze No Yojimbo
Kaze No Yojimbo as Samekichi Shirogane
2000
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust as Kyle Marcus (voice)
Gensomaden Saiyuki
Gensomaden Saiyuki as Ni Jianyi (voice)
Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran
Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran as Kojuro Takagaki (voice)
1999
Zoids: Chaotic Century
Zoids: Chaotic Century as Gunther Prozen (voice)
Turn-A Gundam
Turn-A Gundam as Gavane Gooney (voice)
Reign: The Conqueror
Reign: The Conqueror as Cleitus (voice)
Zoids
Zoids as Gunther Prozen (voice)
1998
Devilman Lady
Devilman Lady as Algoth (voice)
1995
Gunsmith Cats
Gunsmith Cats as Bill Collins
1990
1989
1986
Castle in the Sky
Castle in the Sky as Man in Black Glasses (voice)
1984
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind as Torumekian Soldier (voice)
1983