Everyone loves all the members of Team 7, including Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno, but the original instructor Kakashi HatakeOne of my favorite characters in this work. naruto series. Although he appears lazy and careless at first, he eventually proves to be a good friend and inspirational mentor, as well as a brave ninja with a tragic backstory. Kazuhiko InoueThey did an excellent job of properly conveying the various aspects of the character.
Inoue himself is a legendary voice actor who has been active in the animation industry since 1975. Kakashi was definitely the role that made him famous, but he also voiced many iconic characters in other popular anime shows. From irredeemable villain to heroic warrior, Inoue has showcased his talent and range on numerous occasions, with the next eight performances being some of the most infamous of his career.
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Kars from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
A pillar man who tried to become a god
This is one of those roles that always captivates people when they learn about it. How is it possible that the voice actor for Kakashi also voices one of the most despicable villains in all of anime? Well, this is why Kazuhiko Inoue is a master of his craft. kars Adapting to life in the 2010s JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2: Combat Tendencies.
Knowing that, you can somehow hear Katashi's voice in Kars, but the truth is that Inoue is almost unrecognizable in this role. The leader of the Pillar Men is unpredictable, as he can sound sweet and charming at one moment, but he can also sound overly ruthless, especially after he basically becomes a god at the end of Part 2. Inoue's performance as Kars was one of the highlights of his long career and remains clear evidence that he should be voicing villains in anime more often.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi from Demon Slayer
Founder of breathing style
At the opposite end of the spectrum are: Tsugikuni Yoriichi from demon slayerPresumed to be the most powerful demon slayer in history and the creator of the series' signature breathing style. While he only appears in flashbacks, Kazuhiko Inoue has been voicing him for several years and continues to deliver moving performances as him.
Despite his immense power, Yoriichi is kind and calm, even a tragic man who ends up having a huge impact on the world. Inoue's cheerful voice perfectly conveys how adorable he is, to the point where even Muzan Kibutsuji recoils in fear when he remembers his presence. After all, Yoriichi, Karsu, and Kakashi are three completely different characters, which shows that this voice actor can adapt to almost any type of role.
Toichiro Suzuki from Mob Psycho 100
The most dangerous esper in the series
Despite being well known for his role as Kakashi narutoIt's safe to say that Kazuhiko Inoue excels at voicing powerful anime villains. This is why he was cast as one of the most memorable figures in the industry. He not only portrayed Kars jojo'sBut he also had a voice Toichiro Suzukithe main antagonist of Mob Psycho 100.
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As the leader of Claw and the second most powerful esper in the series, Toichiro is an endlessly fascinating villain. He's basically Mob's foil. The dynamic between the two is almost fascinating, as Mob believes he is better than everyone else just because he has superpowers. Mob is calm and kind, but Toichiro is arrogant and selfish, and their climactic fight scene would not have been as memorable if it weren't for the perfect voice actors of Kazuhiko Inoue and Setsuo Ito.
Faraday in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
A cold, calculating villain with cybernetic enhancements.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunner It was a surprise hit that made many people fall in love with the world. cyberpunk 2077. Audiences who watched in English were able to appreciate the solid performance of the one and only Giancarlo Esposito (Gus Fring). breaking bad) as the main antagonist, faradayThe same character is voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue in the Japanese dub, and he certainly does not disappoint.
This is another prime example of the voice actor's knack for voicing a cold, ruthless villain who sounds and feels completely different from Kakashi. However, unlike Kars or Toichiro, Faraday rarely raises his voice, making him sound much more realistic and sometimes even threatening. This makes sense considering how rudimentary the world is. cyberpunk This is when compared to all the other anime on this list.
Willie Tibor Attacking Titan
Attractive Eldian nobleman
Kazuhiko Inoue has voiced both heroes and villains throughout his extensive career, but his most recent performances are: willy tyber to attack on titan He proves that he can also portray more morally gray characters in series with complex political themes. A charming and honorable Eldian noble living in Marley, he appears likable at first, but he also warns everyone of the existence of the Rumbling and instigates a military conflict between Paradis and Marli.
like most attack on titan As a character, it's very easy to love and hate him, but Inoue still excels at portraying all the different aspects of his personality. It's also worth mentioning that the show intentionally tries to trick viewers into thinking Willy is the wielder of the War Hammer Titan, so he comes off as a bit of a attention-getter.
Delicious carbohydrate flakes in the dungeon
Intelligent Gnome Scholar
Kazuhiko Inoue isn't afraid to step out of his comfort zone to play characters that no one expects him to voice. As a result, when the anime adaptation was made Delicious in the dungeon Started broadcasting in 2024 <심술궂은 노인 그놈>Many fans were surprised to see his voice flowing from singular seed.
Although he initially appears to be a smart but arrogant old man with no patience for others, he eventually shows another side to his personality and becomes much more popular among fans, not to mention a very important character to the series' story. As expected, he has the classic “old man voice” that characters like him usually have, which makes it even more incredible that he shares actors like Kakashi and Karsu.
Happosai from Ranma ½ (2024)
A perverted old man in an absurd world
However, Tansu is not the only elderly character voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue. Although one of the most famous in his career, Happosai From remake in 2024 Ranma ½ They are completely different in design and character. Although he is considered a martial arts expert, he is primarily remembered for his perverted antics, which makes sense considering it is a romance/comedy anime.
Needless to say, the anime's “perverted old man” trope isn't for everyone and has proven to be quite polarizing among mainstream audiences, but no one can deny that Inoue gave an outstanding performance as Happosai. He initially sounds similar to Tansu (older and wiser), but he eventually turns things up to 11 in a comedic scene where he plays the annoying pervert. It may be a strange performance, but it suits this character quite well.
Gildarts Clive from Fairy Tail
Looks like Shanks and Kakashi
Undoubtedly one of the most famous roles (right behind Kakashi) in Kazuhiko Inoue's extensive career. Gildarts CliveOne of the most powerful S-class wizards in the world fairy tail. This character is infamous for looking too much like Shanks. one piece Although during his initial appearances he has proven to be much different in terms of personality and narrative role (not to mention that his design has changed significantly in later arcs), they have similar voices.
At first, it seemed like Inoue was at times trying to imitate the voice of Shuichi Ikeda (Shanks' Japanese voice actor), but his iconic performance as Gildarts eventually evolved and now feels like it plays to his strengths perfectly. Ultimately, like Kakashi Hatake, he is a strong and honorable warrior who acts laid-back and carefree most of the time, but knows when to take things seriously. Needless to say, both naruto and fairy tail Fans can bond over the fact that two of the coolest characters in each series are voiced by the same person.
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