Kazuya Nakai
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Nov 25, 1967 (58 years old)
Place of Birth
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Biography
Kazuya Nakai (中井 和哉, born November 25, 1967) is an award-winning Japanese voice actor and narrator who was born in Kobe, Japan. From a young age, he was interested in anime. Growing up he had interests like volleyball and archery. He was working as a civil servant in a technical field at 25 when he decided that's not how he wanted to live his life, so he enrolled into a voice acting school he attended on his days off and on weekends while still working. Despite starting his career as a narrator, he took off as a voice actor and became a big name when he got the role of Roronoa Zoro, a character he definitely wanted to voice. He narrates programs including information and news programs and voices many iconic characters such as Roronoa Zoro from One Piece, Toshiro Hijikata from Gintama, Date Masamune from Sengoku Basara, Mugen from Samurai Champloo and Jin Sakai in the Japanese dub of the video game Ghost of Tsushima. He loves driving, practicing archery and spending time with his dog and cat.
Known For
| 2026 | Gintama: Yoshiwara in FlamesToshiro Hijikata (voice) | |
| 2025 | Gintama on Theater 2D: Shinsengumi Douran ArcToushirou Hijikata (voice) | |
| 2025 | GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany ClassToushirou Hijikata (voice) | |
| 2025 | U Takes TerraMountain (Voice) | |
| 2025 | Once Upon a Witch's DeathJack Russo (voice) | |
| 2024 | Monsters 103 Mercies Dragon DamnationRoronoa Zoro / Dragon / Narration (voice) | |
| 2024 | DAN DA DAN: First EncounterSerpoian A / Serpoian B / Serpoian C (voice) | |
| 2024 | The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up TrashMalreek (voice) | |
| 2024 | Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga IiGaku Miyama (voice) | |
| 2024 | Dan Da DanSerpoians (voice) | |
| 2024 | Dan Da DanSerpoian A / Serpoian B / Serpoian C (voice) | |
| 2024 | Train to the End of the WorldPochi (voice) | |
| 2024 | Puniru Is a Kawaii SlimeHiroshi Mado (voice) | |
| 2024 | Antihero | |
| 2023 | The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGeKozo Ryuga (voice) | |
| 2023 | Gintama on Theater 2D: Baragaki-henToushirou Hijikata (voice) | |
| 2023 | Pokémon HorizonsColza (voice) | |
| 2023 | Tengoku DaimakyoRobin Inazaki (voice) | |
| 2023 | MF GHOSTRyuji Ikeda (voice) | |
| 2023 | Rurouni KenshinShakku Arai (voice) | |
| 2023 | Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon(voice) | |
| 2022 | The Tatami Time Machine BluesMaster Higuchi (voice) | |
| 2022 | One Piece Film RedRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2022 | The Tatami Time Machine BluesMaster Higuchi (voice) | |
| 2022 | Love All PlayHitoshi Ebihara (voice) | |
| 2022 | Parallel World PharmacyCamus (voice) | |
| 2021 | Gintama: The Very FinalToushirou Hijikata (voice) | |
| 2021 | The JourneyMusab (voice) | |
| 2021 | My Hero Academia: World Heroes' MissionFlect Turn (voice) | |
| 2021 | Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute ConspiracyUltraman Max | |
| 2021 | Battle Game in 5 SecondsMadoka Kirisaki (voice) | |
| 2021 | Tesla NoteKyohei Himi (voice) | |
| 2021 | Star Wars: VisionsRoden (voice) | |
| 2021 | Life Lessons with Uramichi OniisanFuritsuke Capellini (voice) | |
| 2021 | Digimon Ghost GameAngoramon (voice) | |
| 2021 | Gintama: The Semi-FinalToshiro Hijikata (voice) | |
| 2021 | 航海王：和之国总集篇配音 | |
| 2020 | Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute ConspiracyUltraman Max | |
| 2020 | JUJUTSU KAISENKinji Hakari (voice) | |
| 2020 | One PaceRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2019 | Lupinranger vs Patranger vs KyurangerGaru / Ookami Blue (Voice) | |
| 2019 | One Piece: StampedeRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2019 | RobiHachiRobby Yarge (voice) | |
| 2019 | Fire ForceAkitaru Obi (voice) | |
| 2019 | Stars AlignKenji Kyobate (voice) | |
| 2019 | Ahiru no SoraShinichi Chiba (voice) | |
| 2018 | Ghost in the Shell: Ghost ChaserBorma (voice) | |
| 2018 | Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 2Shingo Onijima (voice) | |
| 2018 | Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space SquadGaru / Ookami Blue (voice) | |
| 2018 | Super Hero Festival: Kamen Rider x Super Sentai Live & Show 2018Self / Garu · Ookami Blue (voice) | |
| 2018 | Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead AppleTatsuhiko Shibusawa (voice) | |
| 2018 | One Piece: Episode of SkypieaRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2018 | Godzilla: The Planet EaterHalu-elu Dolu-do (voice) | |
| 2018 | Godzilla: City on the Edge of BattleHalu-elu Dolu-do (voice) | |
| 2018 | Uchu Sentai Kyuranger Final Live Tour 2018Garu / Ookami Blue (voice) | |
| 2018 | Mobile Suit Gundam NarrativeIago Haakana (voice) | |
| 2018 | Super Dragon Ball HeroesSalsa (voice) | |
| 2018 | B: The BeginningKamui (voice) | |
| 2018 | That Time I Got Reincarnated as a SlimeLaplace (voice) | |
| 2018 | Gakuen Basara: Samurai High SchoolDate Masamune (voice) | |
| 2017 | Kuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last GameShoichi Imayoshi (voice) | |
| 2017 | One Piece Episode of East BlueRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2017 | Night Is Short, Walk On GirlSeitarō Higuchi (voice) | |
| 2017 | Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Ultra Super Hero WarsGaru - Ookami Blue (voice) | |
| 2017 | Uchu Sentai Kyuranger The Movie: The Geth Indaver Strikes Back!Garu · Ookami Blue (voice) | |
| 2017 | DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle TalonAquaman (voice) | |
| 2017 | Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 1Shingo Onijima (voice) | |
| 2017 | Uchu Sentai Kyuranger: Final StageGaru (Ookami Blue) | |
| 2017 | Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger the Movie: Super Sentai's Message from the FutureOokami Blue (voice) | |
| 2017 | Godzilla: Planet of the MonstersHalu-elu Dolu-do (voice) | |
| 2017 | Uchu Sentai Kyuranger: Star Change With Us!Garu (voice) | |
| 2017 | Altair: A Record of BattlesBalaban Al-Kaphan (voice) | |
| 2017 | RAPSTARNarration | |
| 2017 | Uchuu Sentai KyurangerGaru / Ookami Blue (voice) | |
| 2017 | From Episode of Stinger: Uchu Sentai Kyuranger - High School WarsGaru (voice) | |
| 2017 | Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsUrashiki Ōtsutsuki (voice) | |
| 2016 | One Piece: The Great Treasure of Tongari IslandRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2016 | One Piece Film Gold: Episode 0Roronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2016 | One Piece Film: GOLDRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2016 | One Piece: Heart of GoldZoro Roronoa (voice) | |
| 2016 | Kuroko's Basketball - Movie: Winter Cup - Shadow and LightShoichi Imayoshi (voice) | |
| 2016 | JOKER GAMEFukumoto (voice) | |
| 2016 | JOKER GAMEFukumoto (Hajime Shiozuka & Yukito Kusanagi) (voice) | |
| 2016 | Girlish NumberKuzu-P (voice) | |
| 2016 | One Piece Characters LogRoronoa Zoro | |
| 2016 | Bungo Stray DogsTatsuhiko Shibusawa | |
| 2016 | ALL OUT!!Renpei Sukura | |
| 2015 | Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 5: Pyrophoric CultBorma (voice) | |
| 2015 | One Piece: Adventure of NebulandiaRoronoa Zoro / Kinoconda (voice) | |
| 2015 | Ghost in the Shell: The New MovieBorma (voice) | |
| 2015 | Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger: 10 Years AfterIgaroid (voice) | |
| 2015 | One Piece Episode of Sabo: The Three Brothers' Bond - The Miraculous Reunion and the Inherited WillRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2015 | Blood Blockade BattlefrontZapp Renfro | |
| 2015 | God EaterSoma Schiksal (voice) | |
| 2015 | Death ParadeTakashi (voice) | |
| 2015 | Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative ArchitectureBorma (voice) | |
| 2014 | One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his FriendsRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2014 | Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost TearsBorma (voice) | |
| 2014 | Detective Conan: Dimensional SniperTimothy Hunter (voice) | |
| 2014 | Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 4: Ghost Stands AloneBorma (voice) | |
| 2014 | Persona 3 the Movie: #2 Midsummer Knight's DreamShinjiro Aragaki (voice) | |
| 2014 | Sengoku BASARA - End of JudgementDate Masamune (voice) | |
| 2014 | Aldnoah.ZeroKoichiro Marito (voice) | |
| 2014 | Hero BankFukuta Kanemaru (voice) | |
| 2013 | Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 2: Ghost WhispersBorma (voice) | |
| 2013 | Lemming | |
| 2013 | One Piece Episode of Merry: The Tale of One More FriendRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2013 | Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 1: Ghost PainBorma (voice) | |
| 2013 | Persona 3 the Movie: #1 Spring of BirthShinjiro Aragaki (voice) | |
| 2013 | Gintama: The Final Chapter - Be Forever YorozuyaToshiro Hijitaka (voice) | |
| 2013 | Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!Roronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2013 | Bakumatsu Gijinden RomanManjiro "Roman" Tasukeya (voice) | |
| 2013 | Danganronpa: The AnimationMondo Owada (voice) | |
| 2012 | Mardock Scramble: The Third ExhaustShell Septinos | |
| 2012 | Blue Exorcist: The MovieRyuji Suguro (voice) | |
| 2012 | One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island AdventureRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2012 | One Piece Film: ZRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2012 | One Piece: Glorious IslandRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2012 | Rainbow FirefliesKenzō – Adult (voice) | |
| 2012 | No More Heroes 1.5Travis Touchdown | |
| 2012 | One Piece Episode of Nami: Tears of a Navigator and the Bonds of FriendsZoro Roronoa (voice) | |
| 2012 | Ixion Saga: Dimension TransferSainglain | |
| 2012 | Brave 10Jinpachi Nezu (voice) | |
| 2012 | Shining HeartsDyran Rowen (voice) | |
| 2011 | Sengoku Basara: The Last PartyDate Masamune (voice) | |
| 2011 | Mardock Scramble: The Second CombustionShell Septinos | |
| 2011 | One Piece 3D: Straw Hat ChaseRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2011 | Broken Blade: The Gap Between Life and DeathBorcuse (voice) | |
| 2011 | One Piece Episode of Alabasta PrologueRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2011 | One Piece 3D: Gekisou! Trap CoasterRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2011 | Fate/PrototypeLancer (voice) | |
| 2011 | Serena x One Piece: Sennyuu!! Sauzando Sunny-gouRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2011 | ChihayafuruHiro Kinashi (voice) | |
| 2011 | You're Being Summoned, Azazel-sanSalamander (voice) | |
| 2011 | Blue ExorcistSuguro Ryuuji (voice) | |
| 2010 | Gintama: The MovieHijikata Toushirou (voice) | |
| 2010 | Mardock Scramble: The First CompressionShell Septinos | |
| 2010 | Broken Blade: Scars from an Assassin's BladeGeneral Borcuse | |
| 2010 | xxxHolic: RōShizuka Dōmeki (voice) | |
| 2010 | Bleach the Movie: Hell VerseKokuto (voice) | |
| 2010 | Super Kamen Rider Den-O Trilogy - Episode Red: Zero's Star TwinklePiggies Imagin (Eldest brother) (voice) | |
| 2010 | The Legend of the Legendary HeroesRefal Edia (voice) | |
| 2009 | One Piece Film: Strong WorldRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2009 | God Eater PrologueSoma Schicksal | |
| 2009 | Death Note Relight 2: L's SuccessorsKanzo Mogi (voice) | |
| 2009 | White AlbumTamaru (voice) | |
| 2009 | Sengoku BASARA: Samurai KingsDate Masamune (voice) | |
| 2009 | 07-GhostKatsuragi | |
| 2009 | Kiddy GiRL-ANDTorch | |
| 2009 | Asura Cryin'Takaya Kagakagari | |
| 2009 | Samurai HaremRyo Washizu (voice) | |
| 2009 | Tegami Bachi: Letter BeeJiggy Pepper (voice) | |
| 2009 | Fullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodMiles (voice) | |
| 2009 | Hatsukoi Limited.Gengorou Takei (voice) | |
| 2008 | One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry BlossomRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2008 | Engine Sentai Go-Onger Special DVD: It's a Seminar! Everyone GO-ON!!Kokorootomedes (voice) | |
| 2008 | Switch | |
| 2008 | One Piece: Romance Dawn StoryRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2008 | Antique BakeryTachibana's abductor (voice) | |
| 2008 | Switch!梶山庆护 | |
| 2008 | King of ConteNarration | |
| 2008 | Blade of the ImmortalTaito Magatsu (voice) | |
| 2007 | One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventure in AlabastaRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2007 | Death Note Relight 1: Visions of a GodKanzo Mogi (voice) | |
| 2007 | Nodame CantabileKouzou Etou (voice) | |
| 2006 | One Piece: Giant Mecha Soldier of Karakuri CastleRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2006 | Digimon Savers 3D: The Digital World in Imminent Danger!Gaomon (voice) | |
| 2006 | Digimon Savers: The Movie - Ultimate Power! Activate Burst Mode!!Gaomon (voice) | |
| 2006 | Jyu-Oh-SeiZagi | |
| 2006 | xxxHOLiCShizuka Dōmeki (voice) | |
| 2006 | Digimon Data SquadGaomon (voice) | |
| 2006 | GintamaToushirou Hijikata (voice) | |
| 2006 | Death NoteKanzo Mogi (voice) | |
| 2006 | Hataraki ManSugawara, Fumiya | |
| 2005 | xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's DreamShizuka Domeki (voice) | |
| 2005 | One Piece Special: The Detective Memoirs of Chief Straw Hat LuffyRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2005 | One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret IslandRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2005 | Noein: To Your Other SelfKarasu (voice) | |
| 2005 | Noein: To Your Other SelfNoein (voice) | |
| 2005 | Trinity BloodTres Iqus (voice) | |
| 2005 | IGPX: Immortal Grand PrixRiver Marque (voice) | |
| 2005 | Ultraman MaxUltraman Max | |
| 2004 | One Piece: Curse of the Sacred SwordRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2004 | Samurai ChamplooMugen (voice) | |
| 2004 | Grenadier: The Beautiful WarriorYajiro Kajima (voice) | |
| 2004 | Ragnarok The AnimationIruga (voice) | |
| 2004 | Samurai GunMatsuzaki | |
| 2004 | Tokusou Sentai DekarangerIgaroids (voice) | |
| 2004 | Tokusou Sentai DekarangerGedonian Uniga (voice), Igaroids (voice) | |
| 2003 | One Piece Special: Protect! The Last Great StageRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2003 | One Piece Special: Open Upon the Great Sea! A Father's Huge, HUGE Dream!Roronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2003 | One Piece: Dead End AdventureRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2003 | Battle Programmer ShiraseSatoshi Shirase (BPS) (voice) | |
| 2002 | One Piece: Dream Soccer King!Roronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2002 | One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange AnimalsRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2002 | One Piece: The Adventure in Grand LineRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2002 | Mobile Suit Gundam SEEDReverend Malchio (voice) | |
| 2002 | Ai Yori AoshiSuzuki (voice) | |
| 2002 | Saint Seiya: The Hades ChapterRaimi (voice) | |
| 2001 | One Piece: Clockwork Island AdventureRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2001 | One Piece: Jango's Dance CarnivalRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2001 | HellsingJan Valentine (voice) | |
| 2000 | One Piece: The MovieRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 2000 | Luffy's Fall! The Unexplored Region - Grand Adventure in the Ocean's NavelRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 1999 | 海贼王特别篇：索隆的剑技配音 | |
| 1999 | Karakuri Zoushi Ayatsuri Sakon(voice) | |
| 1999 | Angel LinksSergei (voice) | |
| 1999 | One PieceRoronoa Zoro (voice) | |
| 1998 | Initial DRyuji Ikeda (voice) | |
| 1998 | Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic KnightPrince Reona (voice) | |
| 1997 | Arakure Knight | |
| 1997 | Master of Mosquiton '99 | |
| 1996 | After War Gundam XWitz Sou (voice) | |
| 1995 | Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie - Black Dream HoleOrangeat (voice) | |
| 1971 | Kamen RiderEiki (voice) | |
| - | Final Fantasy X: Eternal CalmWakka | |
| - | 海贼王特别篇：路飞的绝技配音 |