Naoki Tatsuta (龍田 直樹, Tatsuta Naoki; born September 8, 1950) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production.
He is known for the roles of Buta Gorilla in Kiteretsu Daihyakka, Daima Jin in High School! Kimengumi, Oolong in Dragon Ball, Dr. Escargon in Kirby of the Stars, Ashibe's Father in Shōnen Ashibe, Capone "Gang" Bege in One Piece, and Scoop-kun in Shūkan Kodomo News.
His former stage name was Naoki Tatsuta (竜田 直樹, Tatsuta Naoki) and he is married to Japanese actress Sanae Takagi.
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Biography
He is a graduate of Meiji University.
He also graduated from the 25th class of the Tokyo Actor's School and the 3rd class of the Haikyō Training Institute.
After having been previously affiliated with Haikyō and Arts Vision, he is currently affiliated with Aoni Production.
Career
He used to work as a still photographer for the Otoko wa Tsurai yo film series, but admired Kiyoshi Atsumi's performance, so entered a training school in order to become an actor.
When he probed his manager saying, "I suppose I'm not cut out for visual media, am I?", they laughed and told him, "Haha, yeah, you're right!!", so he switched his career path and began his work as a voice actor.
Personal life
Tatsuta's hobbies include listening to music and driving.
He was born an only child. His wife is voice actress Sanae Takagi and he has a son.
Filmography
Television animation
Angel Heart (Hideo Mochiyama)
Anime Sanjushi (Coby)
Aura Battler Dunbine (Hon Wan, Numerous minor characters)
B Biidaman Bakugaiden V (Count Dracula)
Blue Gale Xabungle (Propopiev Sandora)
Bomberman Jetters (Dr. Mechado)
Chikkun Takkun (Jitabata Mechaman)
Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z (Poncho)
Dragon Quest (Zanack)
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken (Zaboera)
Duel Masters (Maruo Kakuko)
Fearsome Biomen Umekichi
Future GPX Cyber Formula (Edelhi Bootsvorz)
Hajime no Ippo (Yanaoka)
Hare Tokidoki Buta (Principal)
High School! Kimengumi (Daima Jin)
Kyatto Ninden Teyandee (Gennarisai)
Kaito Joker (Dokusaburou Oniyama)
Kimagure Orange Road (Kazuya Hatta)
Kingyo Chūihō (Same)
Kinnikuman: Nisei (Nakano-san, Minch)
Kiteretsu Daihyakka (Kaoru Kumada (Buta Gorilla) (2nd appearance))
Original video animation (OVA)
Dream Hunter Rem (xxxx) (Beta)
Future GPX Cyber Formula (xxxx) (Edelhi Bootsvorz)
Grappler Baki (xxxx) (Mitsunari Tokugawa)
Kimagure Orange Road (xxxx) (Kazuya Hatta)
Luna Varga (xxxx) (Chef)
Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin (xxxx) (Smart Ass)
Space Pirate Captain Herlock: The Endless Odyssey (xxxx) (Yattran)
Saint Seiya (xxxx) (Skelleton Marchino)
Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1991) (Pretzer)
Original net animation (ONA)
Pluto (2023) (Tse Tse Mar)
Video games
Ace Combat 5 (xxxx) (Transport Pilot, Yuktobania Navy Commandant)
Battle Fantasia (xxxx) (Donvalve Du Don)
BS Super Mario Collection (xxxx) (Bowser)
BS Super Mario USA Power Challenge (xxxx) (Commander, FryGuy, Clawglip)
Corpse Seed (2007) (Sid Le Creuset)
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai (2003) (Oolong, Karin)
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 (2005) (Oolong, Karin)
Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020) (Palmer)
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024) (Palmer)
Kingdom Hearts II (2005) (Rabbit)
Kinnikuman Nisei: Legend Choujins vs. New Generation Choujins (xxxx) (Nakano-san)
Kinnikuman Generations (xxxx) (Nakano-san)
Kinnikuman Muscle Generations (xxxx) (Nakano-san)
Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix Max (xxxx) (Nakano-san)
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil (2001) (Baguji)
Makeruna! Makendō 2 (xxxx) (Makkey)
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004) (Sokolov)
Persona 3 Reload (2024) (Bunkichi Kitamura)
Japanese voice-over
Junior High Science (xxxx) (中学生理科 Chūgakusei Rika, on NHK) (Narrator)
Tokusatsu
Gekisou Sentai Carranger (1996) (DD Donmo (Ep. 26))
Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (2002) (New Year's Org (Ep. 46))
Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004) (Poppenian Haimaru (Ep. 36))
Mahou Sentai Magiranger (2005) (Hades Beastman Gaston the Thief (Ep. 25))
GoGo Sentai Boukenger (2006) (Tsukumogami Kawazugami (Ep. 9))
Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey (2008-2009) (Alien Guts (Eps 2 and 10))
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (2011) (Zakyura (Ep. 33))
Ressha Sentai ToQger (2014) (Tombstone Shadow (Ep. 39))
Tetsuwan Tantei Robotack (xxxx) (Might Burn, Mighty Wonder)
X-Bomber (xxxx) (Bigman Lee)
CD drama
Itazura na Kiss (xxxx) (Irie Papa)
Madara Tenshō-hen (xxxx) (Jato)
Dubbing roles
Christopher Robin (Rabbit)
Twin Dragons (Tarzan (Teddy Robin))
Kung Fu Panda (Mister Ping)
Shrek Forever After (Pig #1)
Space Jam: A New Legacy (Porky Pig)
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends (Salty the Dockyard Diesel, Sir Handel, Farmer McColl (Season 6 only)) (Season 4-8)
Winnie the Pooh (Rabbit) (2nd voice)
