Yujiro Hanma, the fearsome “Strongest Creature on Earth” in Baki-Dou (2026), is voiced in Japanese by Akio Otsuka. As of current official announcements, an English dub voice actor for this specific 2026 installment has not been publicly confirmed. In this article, we’ll focus on Otsuka’s performance and career, which define Yujiro’s overwhelming presence.
Japanese Voice Actor: Akio Otsuka
Date of Birth
November 24, 1959
About Akio
Akio Otsuka is one of Japan’s most iconic voice actors, affiliated with Mausu Promotion. Known for his deep, commanding voice and unmatched gravitas, he has portrayed countless powerful and intimidating characters across anime, games, and dubbing. His long-standing role as Yujiro Hanma has become one of the most definitive performances in the Baki franchise, embodying raw dominance, menace, and charisma.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan
Career Highlights
- Yujiro Hanma — Baki series / Baki-Dou (2026)
- Solid Snake — Metal Gear Solid (Japanese voice)
- Blackbeard (Marshall D. Teach) — One Piece
- Batou — Ghost in the Shell
- All For One — My Hero Academia
- Thorkell — Vinland Saga
Otsuka is especially renowned for voicing larger-than-life figures, often bringing a sense of authority and danger that few actors can match.
Full Current Filmography
Below is a structured list of verifiable roles based on publicly available sources (may not be exhaustive):
Anime
- Ghost in the Shell — Batou
- One Piece — Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard)
- Naruto Shippuden — Ebisu (select arcs)
- My Hero Academia — All For One
- Vinland Saga — Thorkell
- Baki (2018–present) — Yujiro Hanma
- 2026 — Baki-Dou — Yujiro Hanma
Video Games
- Metal Gear Solid series — Solid Snake (Japanese voice)
- Kingdom Hearts series — Ansem (Seeker of Darkness)
- Yakuza series — Various roles
Live-Action Dubbing
- Japanese dubbing for actors such as Nicolas Cage, Denzel Washington, and others across numerous films
Note: This list reflects documented credits from cited sources and may not be exhaustive.
Critical Reception
Akio Otsuka is widely regarded as one of the greatest voice actors in the industry. His portrayal of Yujiro Hanma is frequently cited as iconic, defined by its overwhelming intensity and commanding presence. His ability to convey both calm authority and explosive power has made Yujiro one of the most memorable antagonists in anime.
Our Sources
- Wikipedia – Akio Otsuka (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akio_Otsuka)
- Baki official anime materials and casting continuity
- Anime News Network – Akio Otsuka profile (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=)
