Chō

Chō (チョー, born December 15, 1957 in Kōnosu, Saitama) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Haikyō. He graduated from Nishogakusha University as a literature major and is happily married.

Originally named Yūichi Nagashima (長島 雄一, Nagashima Yūichi), he trained under several theater companies like Bungakuza and Seinenza before joining Production Baobab in 1986. He later moved to his current agency in 2007, though not before changing his stage name to that of his character from Tanken Boku no Machi. 2018 saw him earn the Kei Tomiyama Award at the 12th Seiyu Awards.

Chō's interests are badminton, jogging, and the Yomiuri Giants. He is a licensed calligraphy instructor and serves as tourism ambassador for his home town since October 1, 2012.

Proficient in voicing a variety of different roles, Chō is best known for portraying elderly male characters with distinct personalities. Among the characters he has voiced throughout the years include Gollum in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Stephen in Shin Megami Tensei IV, and Sōichirō Hague in Fire Force.

Works

 * Konkichi - Tanoshii Mahjong
 * Hatalai - Koi Suru Tenshi Angelique ~Kagayaki no Ashita~
 * Muppy - Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis
 * Brook - One Piece: Pirate Warriors series