Caesar Clown is definitely one of the weirdest and most terrifying characters in all of One Piece, which is a powerful title to bear contemplating this sequence is a literal sea of weird characters. Caesar is a mad scientist who attire up as a clown, has lethal poison fuel powers and even tortures kids frequently, an antagonist so depraved and despicable that he may solely be dropped at life by the one and solely Ryusei Nakao.
Some readers might have by no means heard that title, however they undoubtedly heard his voice, particularly in the event that they’ve been watching anime for a few years. Nakao has been working on this trade for greater than sixty years, so it ought to be no shock that he has grow to be one in every of its most legendary and beloved Japanese performers. Together with his unbelievable expertise and his signature high-pitched voice, he has portrayed quite a few characters in different reveals, however the next eight are an important and fascinating ones of his in depth profession.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi In Bleach
He Mainly Voiced Caesar Clown Twice (Or Thrice?)
Earlier than he was solid as Caesar Clown in One Piece, Ryusei Nakao voiced yet one more mad scientist with an over-the-top and merciless character and poison-based powers who wears putting make-up on his face: Bleach‘s very own Mayuri Kurotsuchi. The one distinction between these two shockingly comparable characters is that the captain of the twelfth Division really works for the nice guys of the story (for now).
Nakao’s efficiency as Kurotsuchi is every thing one would anticipate from this voice appearing legend, as he makes him sound unnerving, untrustworthy, merciless and even just a little bit humorous. Not solely did he do a wonderful job within the authentic Bleach sequence, however he got here again for the current Thousand-Yr Blood Battle adaptation and, regardless of his outdated age, his voice sounds just about the identical because it did ten years in the past. Weirdly sufficient, Nakao voiced yet one more anime character that matches this oddly particular description, as he was solid as Physician Indigo in One Piece Movie: Sturdy World.
Frieza In Dragon Ball
The Single Most Iconic Villain In Shōnen Anime
That’s proper; Ryusei Nakao has been voicing Frieza since 1990, a task so recognizable, essential and influential that it single-handedly redefined the Japanese voice appearing trade. Curiously sufficient, this isn’t his first function within the Dragon Ball franchise (seeing as he additionally voiced Tambourine within the authentic sequence) however that is the one which put him on the map.
Frieza is notorious for being completely irredeemable, as he’s merciless, slimy, egotistical, power-hungry and bigoted. The high-pitched voice and the exaggerated demeanors that Nakao makes use of when voicing him match the character completely and make him simpler to hate, whereas additionally cementing him as an simple anime icon. Most significantly, with this function, Nakao demonstrated that motion anime villains don’t must have gruff or deep voices to be able to come off as intimidating.
Vaccine Man In One Punch Man
A Intelligent Parody Of His Earlier Works
One Punch Man as a complete is a parody of each American superhero comedian books and the Japanese motion shōnen style, so it is sensible that its story would actually open with a personality that’s a blatant Dragon Ball reference. Regardless of wanting like Piccolo, Vaccine Man acts and sounds more like Frieza, which is why Nakao himself was chosen to voice him.
However there are literally two references in a single, as a result of Vaccine Man can also be a parody of Baikinman, the principle antagonist of Soreike! Anpanman, whom Nakao has been voicing for over thirty years. On the finish of the day, his function as Vaccine Man was very transient (since he was defeated by Saitama in literal seconds) however Nakao nonetheless managed to make him sound surprisingly robust and intimidating. Fortuitously, he got here again to reprise this function in quite a few One Punch Man video video games.
Tanji Washijo In Haikyu!!
One Of The Greatest Antagonists In The Sports activities Style
Antagonists like Frieza or Caesar Clown are over-the-top characters dwelling in weird fantasy worlds, but when Ryusei Nakao voiced Tanji Washijo in Haikyu!!, he efficiently proved that he may tackle extra life like and subdued roles. As the top coach of Shiratorizawa Academy’s volleyball crew, Washijo is a surprisingly fascinating antagonist for the seemingly mundane sports activities style.
Whereas he’s fairly strict along with his gamers, he’s additionally passionate concerning the sport and appreciates laborious work. On this event, Nakao utilized his iconic high-pitched voice to convey Washijo to life, however he saved it at a constantly low quantity to be able to make him come off as chilly and intimidating as potential, solely elevating his voice once more in key moments through the volleyball matches.
Hashibami In Demon Slayer
This Voice Performing Legend Is Not Too Large For Smaller, Comedic Roles
Ryusei Nakao has labored on many traditional shōnen anime — like Dragon Ball, One Piece or Bleach – however he has additionally lent his voice to some fashionable reveals, with Demon Slayer being one of the vital outstanding examples. However, his function in Ufotable’s masterful adaptation of Koyoharu Gotouge’s authentic manga is surprisingly small, however very humorous on the similar time.
Nakao voices Genya Shinazugawa’s Kasugai crow, Hashibami, who’s infamous for dismissing every thing and everyone with a loud “Whatever!” and never getting alone with different crows, like Tanjiro Kamado’s Matsuemon. The truth that Nakao accepted this function and nonetheless gave it his all to make this little crow sound so goofy is proof that he doesn’t take himself too significantly and that he’s clearly comfy voicing extra unimportant comedic characters.
Him In Powerpuff Ladies Z
He Has The Good Voice For This Reinterpretation Of A Basic Animated Villain
In his performances as Frieza and Caesar Clown, Nakao showcased his capability to voice extra female, over-the-top and creepy antagonists, which is why he also voiced the villainous Him in Powerpuff Girls Z. In spite of everything, the unique model of this character is very thought to be one of the vital disturbing villains in western animation, so it is sensible that Toei Animation would select a voice appearing legend like Nakao to painting his anime incarnation.
Anyone who watched the unique Powerpuff Ladies again within the day shouldn’t be stunned to be taught that the anime model of Him acts very equally to Frieza: each villains could appear humorous and/or innocent at first, however they’ll rapidly swap attitudes from one second to a different and reveal their true selves: evil, egotistical, manipulative and intensely highly effective. Evidently, Nakao’s efficiency as Him didn’t disappoint in any respect.
Alice Stilza In Gachiakuta
A Very Small (However Very Memorable) Latest Position
Ryusei Nakao’s spectacular knack for voicing gender-nonconforming characters usually goes unnoticed by most anime followers. For instance, this voice appearing legend lately appeared in episode 3 of Studio Bones’ adaptation of Gachiakuta, where he voiced the famous doctor of the Ground, Alice Stilza, who chastises Ludo for mistaking her for a person.
Identical to her kinfolk, Alice is a particularly loud and temperamental particular person, however she’s nonetheless prepared to deal with anyone who will pay for her medical providers. Listening to Nakao’s recognizable voice popping out of her mouth made her introductory scene all of the extra entertaining and memorable and, fortuitously, this is not going to be Alice’s (and by extension, Nakao’s) solely contribution to the present’s plot.
Roco Bonnaro In Cowboy Bebop
The Most Distinct Position In His Complete Profession
In case it wasn’t apparent already, Ryusei Nakao is well-known for his work as weird and over-the-top characters with distinctive high-pitched voices, and his profession has thrived for many years due to that capability. Nevertheless, in Cowboy Bepop (one of the vital critically-acclaimed anime ever made), he was cast as Roco Bonnaro, an episodic character who appears like the exact opposite of each different function in his profession.
Roco is a really type younger man who stole a uncommon plant species from a prison group to be able to treatment his sister’s blindness. Moreover, he needs to grow to be Spike’s unofficial apprentice, so the dynamic between the 2 is surprisingly endearing and was elevated even additional by the superb performances of their voice actors. Listening to Nakao’s iconic voice popping out of Roco could be very bizarre at first, but it surely instantly turns into evident that he was comfy with this function and was capable of make him come off as a really sympathetic and tragic hero. Roco Bonnaro appeared in only one episode, and but he nonetheless is very thought to be top-of-the-line characters in Cowboy Bebop thanks (partly) to Nakao’s superb and emotional efficiency.
