Panda in Jujutsu Kaisen is voiced by Tomokazu Seki in Japanese and Matthew David Rudd in the English dub. As one of Tokyo Jujutsu High’s most unique students, Panda became a fan-favorite thanks to his surprising emotional depth, comedic personality, and powerful combat abilities. Both actors received praise for balancing Panda’s humor, intelligence, and heartfelt emotional moments throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Japanese Voice Actor: Tomokazu Seki

Date of Birth

September 8, 1972. (en.wikipedia.org)

About Tomokazu

Tomokazu Seki is one of Japan’s most recognizable and versatile voice actors, known for energetic performances across comedy, action, and drama. His portrayal of Panda in Jujutsu Kaisen perfectly captured the character’s playful humor, emotional warmth, and intimidating strength during battle scenes. Seki’s expressive acting style helped make Panda one of the series’ most lovable and emotionally memorable supporting characters. (en.wikipedia.org)

Hometown

Tokyo, Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)

Career Highlights

Tomokazu Seki has voiced countless iconic anime characters throughout his decades-long career. Beyond Jujutsu Kaisen, he is widely recognized for major roles in Gintama, Fate/stay night, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Doraemon. His role as Panda showcased his ability to combine exaggerated comedy with emotionally sincere dramatic acting.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented major credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Jujutsu Kaisen — Panda
  • Gintama — Shinpachi Shimura
  • Fate/stay night — Gilgamesh
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion — Tōji Suzuhara
  • Doraemon — Suneo Honekawa
  • Psycho-Pass — Shinya Kōgami
  • Fullmetal Alchemist — Roy Mustang (2003 series)
  • Dragon Ball Super — Additional Voices
  • Mobile Fighter G Gundam — Domon Kasshu

Video Games

  • Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash — Panda
  • Fate/Grand Order — Gilgamesh
  • Persona Series — Additional Voices
  • Granblue Fantasy — Character Voices
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Kingdom Hearts series — Additional Voices
  • Super Robot Wars series — Domon Kasshu

Critical Reception

Tomokazu Seki’s portrayal of Panda received widespread praise for balancing the character’s absurd concept with genuine emotional depth. Fans especially appreciated his performances during Panda-focused emotional arcs, where Seki shifted naturally from comedic energy to heartfelt sincerity. Many viewers considered Panda one of the most emotionally effective supporting characters in Jujutsu Kaisen because of Seki’s performance.

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English Voice Actor: Matthew David Rudd

Date of Birth

Matthew David Rudd’s exact birth date has not been publicly documented.

About Matthew

Matthew David Rudd is an American voice actor known for energetic and emotionally grounded performances in anime and video games. His portrayal of Panda in the English dub of Jujutsu Kaisen received praise for capturing the character’s playful humor, emotional intelligence, and intimidating combat presence. Rudd’s expressive performance helped preserve Panda’s unique balance of comedy and heartfelt sincerity throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

United States.

Career Highlights

Matthew David Rudd became increasingly recognized among anime fans through major dubbing roles in modern action and fantasy series. His role as Panda showcased his ability to balance comedic delivery with emotional depth, particularly during Panda-focused story arcs that explored the character’s origins and emotional relationships. Fans especially praised his chemistry with the rest of the Jujutsu Kaisen cast.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented major credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Jujutsu Kaisen — Panda
  • Attack on Titan — Additional Voices
  • One Piece — Additional Voices
  • My Hero Academia — Additional Voices
  • Dr. Stone — Additional Voices
  • The Rising of the Shield Hero — Additional Voices
  • Fire Force — Additional Voices

Video Games

  • Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash — Panda
  • Smite — Additional Voices
  • Paladins — Additional Voices
  • Borderlands 3 — Additional Voices

Critical Reception

Matthew David Rudd’s portrayal of Panda received positive praise from English dub viewers for balancing the character’s humor and emotional sincerity without losing Panda’s imposing physical presence. Fans especially appreciated his performances during emotional scenes involving Panda’s backstory and relationships with his fellow students. Many viewers considered his energetic delivery a strong fit for the character’s larger-than-life personality.

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Limarc Ambalina is the founder of Japan Bound, a website covering all things Japan — from travel and culture to anime, manga, and pop culture. He is also the Director of Content at ISNation and the former VP of Editorial at HackerNoon. Based in Japan, he has been writing about Japanese life and entertainment since 2019, growing the site to over 2.4 million views.

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