Chuuya Nakahara, the powerful Port Mafia executive from Bungo Stray Dogs, is voiced by Kisho Taniyama in Japanese and Nicolas Roye in the English dub. Their performances capture Chuuya’s explosive temper, sharp charisma, and intense rivalry with Osamu Dazai, making him one of the series’ most popular characters. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Japanese Voice Actor: Kisho Taniyama
Kisho Taniyama voices Chuuya Nakahara in the Japanese version of Bungo Stray Dogs. His deep, energetic delivery perfectly matches Chuuya’s aggressive personality, emotional intensity, and stylish confidence. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
August 11, 1975
About Kisho
Kisho Taniyama is a veteran Japanese voice actor, singer, and lyricist affiliated with Ken Production. He is also widely known as the vocalist of the rock band GRANRODEO, which has performed numerous anime theme songs over the years.
As Chuuya Nakahara, Taniyama delivers one of the most recognizable performances in Bungo Stray Dogs, balancing explosive rage with cool confidence and emotional vulnerability. His naturally powerful voice has made him a frequent choice for charismatic rivals, antiheroes, and intense supporting characters.
Hometown
Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Chuuya Nakahara — Bungo Stray Dogs
- Jean Kirstein — Attack on Titan
- Vash Zwingli — Trigun Stampede
- Shuichi Shindo — Gravitation
- Azazel — High School DxD
- Ikki — Air Gear
- Wilibald Joachim von Merkentot — Saga of Tanya the Evil
- Dark Schneider — Bastard!!
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented major anime voice roles and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Bungo Stray Dogs — Chuuya Nakahara
- Attack on Titan — Jean Kirstein
- Trigun Stampede — Vash Zwingli
- High School DxD — Azazel
- Air Gear — Ikki Minami
- Bastard!! — Dark Schneider
- The Prince of Tennis — Kentaro Aoi
- Kuroko’s Basketball — Tatsuya Himuro
- Uta no Prince-sama — Ranmaru Kurosaki
- DearS — Takeya Ikuhara
- Amnesia — Ikki
- Saint Seiya Omega — Genbu
Music & Performance
- Lead vocalist of GRANRODEO
- Performed theme songs for:
- Kuroko’s Basketball
- Baki
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
- The Heroic Legend of Arslan
Critical Reception
Kisho Taniyama is praised for his commanding vocal presence and emotionally charged performances. Fans of Bungo Stray Dogs frequently cite his portrayal of Chuuya Nakahara as one of the defining elements of the character’s popularity, especially during scenes involving Dazai and the Port Mafia.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Chuuya Nakahara (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Bungo-Stray-Dogs/Chuya-Nakahara/)
Ken Production Official Profile (https://www.kenproduction.co.jp/talent/157)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Kisho Taniyama (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=1135)
Bungo Stray Dogs Official Anime Website (https://bungosd.com/)
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/kishownstarmaps
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kishotaniyama/
English Voice Actor: Nicolas Roye
Nicolas Roye voices Chuuya Nakahara in the English dub of Bungo Stray Dogs. His performance captures Chuuya’s explosive anger, stylish confidence, and emotional intensity, especially during the character’s iconic interactions with Osamu Dazai. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
August 24, 1991
About Nicolas
Nicolas Roye is an American voice actor and musician known for anime dubbing, video games, and animation work. Since entering the industry, he has become recognized for voicing energetic rivals, emotionally driven fighters, and charismatic supporting characters.
His portrayal of Chuuya Nakahara is especially popular among Bungo Stray Dogs fans because of the balance he brings between Chuuya’s violent temper and his quieter emotional moments. Roye’s sharp delivery and dramatic energy help make Chuuya one of the standout characters in the English dub.
Hometown
Los Angeles, California, USA
Career Highlights
- Chuuya Nakahara — Bungo Stray Dogs
- Octane — Apex Legends
- Dante Mogart — Marvel’s Midnight Suns
- Shisui Uchiha — Naruto (games and media)
- Tomura Shigaraki — My Hero Academia (video game projects/additional media)
- Male Trailblazer — Honkai: Star Rail
- River Ward — Cyberpunk 2077
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major voice acting credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- Bungo Stray Dogs — Chuuya Nakahara
- Blue Exorcist — Additional Voices
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Additional Voices
- Hunter × Hunter — Additional Voices
- Demon Slayer — Additional Voices
- The Seven Deadly Sins — Additional Voices
Video Games
- Apex Legends — Octane
- Honkai: Star Rail — Male Trailblazer (Caelus)
- Cyberpunk 2077 — River Ward
- Marvel’s Midnight Suns — Dante Mogart
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — Additional Voices
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Characters
- Call of Duty — Voice Roles
Animation & Other Media
- RWBY — Additional Voices
- Netflix Animated Projects — Various Roles
Critical Reception
Nicolas Roye has been praised for his energetic and emotionally charged performances in both anime and gaming. Fans of Bungo Stray Dogs often highlight his work as Chuuya for capturing the character’s fiery personality while preserving the emotional complexity beneath his tough exterior.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Chuuya Nakahara (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Bungo-Stray-Dogs/Chuya-Nakahara/)
Behind The Voice Actors – Nicolas Roye (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Nicolas-Roye/)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/)
Bungo Stray Dogs Official Anime Website (https://bungosd.com/)
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/NicolasRoyeVA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolasroyeva/
