Caiman, the amnesiac reptile-headed protagonist of Dorohedoro, is voiced by Wataru Takagi in Japanese and Aleks Le in the English dub. Both actors bring chaotic energy, dark humor, and emotional depth to one of anime’s most unique antiheroes. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Japanese Voice Actor: Wataru Takagi
Wataru Takagi voices Caiman in the Japanese version of Dorohedoro. His loud, rough, and highly expressive performance perfectly captures Caiman’s violent personality, comedic unpredictability, and underlying emotional vulnerability. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
July 25, 1966
About Wataru
Wataru Takagi is a legendary Japanese voice actor and actor known for energetic, comedic, and larger-than-life performances across anime, games, and dubbing. Since the 1990s, he has voiced countless memorable characters ranging from goofy fighters to emotionally complex antiheroes.
His portrayal of Caiman is widely praised because of how naturally he balances absurd comedy, brutal violence, and emotional sincerity. Takagi’s chaotic energy became one of the defining elements of Dorohedoro’s anime adaptation.
He is also recognized for his strong improvisational delivery and distinctive rough vocal style.
Hometown
Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Caiman — Dorohedoro
- Genta Kojima — Detective Conan
- Obito Uchiha (young/adult comedic scenes) — Naruto
- Okuyasu Nijimura — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
- Onizuka’s supporting cast roles — Great Teacher Onizuka
- Bellamy — One Piece
- Ganju Shiba — Bleach
- Knuckle Bine — Hunter × Hunter (2011)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major anime voice roles from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Dorohedoro — Caiman
- Detective Conan — Genta Kojima
- Naruto — Obito Uchiha (certain media/scenes)
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable — Okuyasu Nijimura
- Bleach — Ganju Shiba
- Hunter × Hunter (2011) — Knuckle Bine
- One Piece — Bellamy
- Great Teacher Onizuka — Supporting Roles
- Gintama — Additional Characters
- Pokémon — Additional Voices
- Yu Yu Hakusho — Supporting Roles
Anime Films
- Dorohedoro specials — Caiman
- Detective Conan film series — Genta Kojima
- Naruto movie projects — Obito Uchiha appearances
Video Games
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Games — Okuyasu Nijimura
- Naruto Game Series — Obito Uchiha
- Granblue Fantasy — Voice Roles
- Dorohedoro Multimedia Projects — Caiman
Critical Reception
Wataru Takagi is praised for his explosive energy and unforgettable comedic timing. Fans of Dorohedoro frequently highlight his portrayal of Caiman for perfectly matching the anime’s bizarre mix of dark comedy, violence, and emotional storytelling.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Caiman (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Dorohedoro/Caiman/)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Wataru Takagi (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=665)
Arts Vision Official Profile (https://www.artsvision.co.jp/talent/1435/)
Dorohedoro Official Anime Website (https://dorohedoro.net/)
Social Media
No verified official public social media accounts were found from public sources.
English Voice Actor: Aleks Le
Aleks Le voices Caiman in the English dub of Dorohedoro. His intense and energetic performance captures Caiman’s chaotic personality, brutal fighting style, dark humor, and emotional vulnerability throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
March 12, 1999
About Aleks
Aleks Le is an American voice actor known for anime dubbing, video games, and online multimedia projects. Since rising to prominence in the late 2010s, he has become recognized for portraying emotionally intense protagonists, unpredictable antiheroes, and high-energy fighters.
His portrayal of Caiman has been praised for balancing absurd comedy with emotional sincerity and explosive aggression. Fans of the English dub often highlight how naturally Le captures Caiman’s rough personality while still making the character surprisingly likable and human beneath the chaos.
Outside anime, Aleks Le is also highly active in gaming and online entertainment communities.
Hometown
Colorado, USA
Career Highlights
- Caiman — Dorohedoro
- Sung Jinwoo — Solo Leveling
- Zenitsu Agatsuma — Demon Slayer (certain media/games)
- Luke — Street Fighter 6
- Anos Voldigoad — The Misfit of Demon King Academy (later dub)
- Mikey — Tokyo Revengers (certain media)
- Additional Roles — Blue Lock
- Voice work in major gaming franchises
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major voice acting credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- Dorohedoro — Caiman
- Solo Leveling — Sung Jinwoo
- The Misfit of Demon King Academy — Anos Voldigoad
- Tokyo Revengers — Manjiro “Mikey” Sano (certain media)
- Blue Lock — Additional Voices
- One Piece — Additional Roles
- Chainsaw Man — Additional Voices
- Mashle — Supporting Roles
- My Hero Academia — Additional Voices
Video Games
- Street Fighter 6 — Luke
- Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
- Honkai: Star Rail — Additional Voices
- Dorohedoro Multimedia Projects — Caiman
- Anime and fighting game collaborations
Online & Multimedia Work
- Streaming and online content collaborations
- Convention appearances and gaming events
- Voice performances for trailers and promotional media
Critical Reception
Aleks Le is praised for his high-energy acting style and emotionally intense performances. Fans of Dorohedoro frequently highlight his portrayal of Caiman for preserving the character’s chaotic humor and violent unpredictability while still delivering emotional depth during the series’ darker moments.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Caiman (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Dorohedoro/Caiman/)
Behind The Voice Actors – Aleks Le (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Aleks-Le/)
Netflix – Dorohedoro English Dub Information (https://www.netflix.com/)
Dorohedoro Official Anime Website (https://dorohedoro.net/)
Social Media
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alekslevo/
