Killer B (also spelled Killer Bee), the Eight-Tails jinchūriki and adoptive brother of the Fourth Raikage in Naruto Shippuden, is voiced by Hisao Egawa in the original Japanese version and Catero Colbert in the English dub. Their performances helped make Killer B one of the most memorable characters in the series, blending humor, confidence, powerful combat scenes, and his trademark rap-inspired dialogue.
JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (HISAO EGAWA)
Date of Birth
Publicly documented sources list Hisao Egawa as being born in Tokyo, Japan, though a full birth date is not widely available in major public biographies.
About Hisao
Hisao Egawa (江川 央生) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. Since beginning his career in the early 1990s, he has voiced numerous anime, video game, and dubbing characters. He is particularly known among anime fans for portraying powerful and physically imposing characters.
In Naruto Shippuden, Egawa voices Killer B, bringing energy, confidence, and charisma to the Cloud Village shinobi. His performance helped establish Killer B as one of the standout characters introduced during the later stages of the series.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan.
Career Highlights
Some of Hisao Egawa’s most recognized roles include:
- Killer B — Naruto Shippuden
- Shin’ichi Maki — Slam Dunk
- Ogremon — Digimon Adventure
- Mugendramon (Machinedramon) — Digimon Adventure
- Falco Lombardi — Star Fox series
- Purple Haze — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle
- Geki Hyūma / Goldymarg — The King of Braves GaoGaiGar
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Naruto Shippuden — Killer B
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations — Killer B
- Slam Dunk — Shin’ichi Maki
- Digimon Adventure — Ogremon, Mugendramon
- The King of Braves GaoGaiGar — Geki Hyūma, Goldymarg
- Haikyu!! — Keishin Ukai (later portrayal)
Anime Films
- Naruto the Movie: Blood Prison — Killer B
- Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound — Bido
- Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! — Android 14
- Pokémon 4Ever — Ursaring
Video Games
- Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series — Killer B
- Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections — Killer B
- Star Fox series — Falco Lombardi
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle — Purple Haze
Critical Reception
Fans frequently praise Hisao Egawa’s portrayal of Killer B for capturing the character’s unique balance of comedic swagger and overwhelming power. His energetic delivery helped make Killer B one of the most beloved supporting characters in Naruto Shippuden.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Killer Bee (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Naruto/Killer-Bee/)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Naruto Shippuden Killer Bee (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Naruto-Shippuden/Killer-Bee/)
- Hisao Egawa Biography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hisao_Egawa)
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (CATERO COLBERT)
Date of Birth
Catero Colbert’s full date of birth is not publicly documented in major official biographies or industry databases.
About Catero
Catero Colbert is an American actor, voice actor, writer, and producer known for his work in television, film, animation, and anime dubbing. While he has appeared in numerous live-action productions, anime fans primarily recognize him as the English voice of Killer B in Naruto Shippuden.
Colbert’s performance brought the Eight-Tails jinchūriki’s larger-than-life personality to English-speaking audiences. Capturing Killer B’s unique blend of confidence, humor, wisdom, and rap-inspired speech patterns was a challenging task, and Colbert’s portrayal became widely associated with the character throughout the latter half of the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Hometown
Publicly verified information regarding Catero Colbert’s hometown is not widely documented.
Career Highlights
Some of Catero Colbert’s most notable voice and acting roles include:
- Killer B — Naruto Shippuden
- Killer B — Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
- Various roles across television, film, and animation projects
- Writer and producer credits on multiple independent productions (imdb.com)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major voice acting and acting credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series
- Naruto Shippuden — Killer B
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations — Killer B
Video Games
- Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm series — Killer B
- Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections — Killer B
- Additional Naruto franchise games featuring Killer B (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Television and Film
- Numerous live-action appearances in television dramas, independent films, and short productions
- Writing and producing work across various entertainment projects (imdb.com)
Critical Reception
Fans generally praise Catero Colbert’s portrayal of Killer B for maintaining the character’s energetic personality while adapting his distinctive speech style for English audiences. His performance helped preserve the humor and confidence that made Killer B one of the most popular characters introduced during the Fourth Shinobi World War era of Naruto Shippuden. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Killer Bee (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Naruto/Killer-Bee/)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Catero Colbert (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Catero-Colbert/)
- IMDb – Catero Colbert (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0170157/)
- Naruto Character Voice Cast Listings (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Naruto-Shippuden/Killer-Bee/)
Social Media
Verified official social media accounts for Catero Colbert are not consistently documented in major public sources. Publicly available professional information is primarily found through his IMDb profile and industry credits.
