JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR: Tomokazu Seki
Toji Suzuhara, Shinji Ikari’s outspoken classmate and the eventual pilot of Evangelion Unit-03, is voiced by Tomokazu Seki in the Japanese version of Neon Genesis Evangelion. Seki’s energetic and emotional performance helped make Toji one of the most memorable supporting characters in the series, balancing humor, toughness, and vulnerability.
Date of Birth
September 8, 1972.
About Tomokazu
Tomokazu Seki is one of Japan’s most accomplished voice actors, known for leading roles across anime, video games, films, and dubbing projects. Since the 1990s, he has voiced heroes, rivals, comedic characters, and dramatic protagonists, becoming one of the industry’s most recognizable talents. His portrayal of Toji Suzuhara remains one of his early breakout anime performances.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan.
Career Highlights
- Toji Suzuhara — Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Domon Kasshu — Mobile Fighter G Gundam
- Suneo Honekawa — Doraemon (modern series)
- Gilgamesh — Fate franchise
- Rob Lucci — One Piece
- Shinichi Chiaki — Nodame Cantabile
- Iruka Umino — Naruto franchise
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects notable documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Neon Genesis Evangelion — Toji Suzuhara
- Mobile Fighter G Gundam — Domon Kasshu
- Naruto — Iruka Umino
- One Piece — Rob Lucci
- Fate/Zero — Gilgamesh
- Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works — Gilgamesh
- Nodame Cantabile — Shinichi Chiaki
- Doraemon — Suneo Honekawa
Anime Films
- The End of Evangelion — Toji Suzuhara
- Evangelion: Death & Rebirth — Toji Suzuhara
- Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time — Toji Suzuhara
- Multiple Fate franchise films — Gilgamesh
Video Games
- Fate/Grand Order — Gilgamesh
- Super Robot Wars series — Toji Suzuhara
- Various Evangelion game adaptations — Toji Suzuhara
Critical Reception
Tomokazu Seki’s performance is often praised for giving Toji an authentic Kansai-style personality and emotional realism. Fans frequently point to his work during Toji’s friendship arc with Shinji and the tragic Unit-03 storyline as some of the character’s strongest moments.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Toji Suzuhara Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Neon-Genesis-Evangelion/Toji-Suzuhara/)
- Evangelion Wiki — Tōji Suzuhara (https://evangelion.fandom.com/wiki/T%C5%8Dji_Suzuhara)
- EvaGeeks Wiki — Toji Suzuhara (https://wiki.evageeks.org/Toji_Suzuhara)
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: Brett Weaver
In the original English-language releases of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Brett Weaver is the voice actor most commonly associated with Toji Suzuhara. While the ADV Films dub used multiple actors for Toji at different points—including Joe Pisano and Michael O’Connor—Weaver became the actor most frequently credited with the role across later Evangelion productions and film appearances. Johnny Yong Bosch later voiced Toji in the Netflix English dub.
Date of Birth
Not publicly documented.
About Brett
Brett Weaver is an American actor, voice actor, playwright, and director who has contributed to numerous anime dubs and theatrical productions. Among anime fans, he is particularly recognized for his work in the Evangelion franchise, where he became one of the recurring English voices for Toji Suzuhara.
Hometown
Not publicly documented.
Career Highlights
- Toji Suzuhara — Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Toji Suzuhara — Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
- Toji Suzuhara — Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
- Toji Suzuhara — Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects publicly documented Evangelion-related credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series
- Neon Genesis Evangelion — Toji Suzuhara
Anime Films
- Evangelion: Death & Rebirth — Toji Suzuhara
- Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone — Toji Suzuhara
- Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance — Toji Suzuhara
- Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time — Toji Suzuhara
Critical Reception
Among longtime Evangelion fans, Brett Weaver’s portrayal is often remembered for preserving Toji’s toughness, humor, and emotional sincerity. His performances in the Rebuild films helped maintain continuity with the classic ADV-era English cast.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Toji Suzuhara (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Evangelion/Toji-Suzuhara/)
- Behind The Voice Actors — Neon Genesis Evangelion Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Neon-Genesis-Evangelion/)
- Evangelion Wiki — Tōji Suzuhara (https://evangelion.fandom.com/wiki/T%C5%8Dji_Suzuhara)
- Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth Cast Listing (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion%3A_Death_%26_Rebirth)
Social Media
No verified official public social media profiles were consistently documented from available sources.
