Akio Otsuka (大塚 明夫, Ōtsuka Akio, born November 24, 1959 in Tokyo) is a Japanese voice actor. His father was veteran actor Chikao Otsuka. He married fellow voice actress Yoko Soumi in 2005, but the two of them divorced three years later. In 2017, Otsuka reportedly wedded another woman, though her identity is kept anonymous from the public.
Otsuka is known for his distinct low key performances. A few of them are the main protagonists under the Snake codename in the Metal Gear Solid series, Black Jack in many animated Black Jack works since the '90s, and Zouroku in Alice to Zouroku. He is also the official Japanese voice for Nicolas Cage, Antonio Banderas, Dolph Lundgren, Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson and Steven Seagal in the dubbing industry.
Works
The following roles listed below come from titles associated with Koei Tecmo and third party works distributed as part of a deal with other companies.
- Ryōgen - Ōto Ayakashi Kitan drama CD series
- Barry - Joker File drama CDs; Joker is originally conceptualized by Katsumi Michihara
- Gosh - Heir of Zendor
- Jim - Monster Rancher TV series
- Colonel Doyle - Robin Lloyd's Adventure
- Heinz Maddok - Atelier Lilie: The Alchemist of Salburg 3
- Kenshin Uesugi - Kessen III
- Tadakatsu Honda - Samurai Warriors: Xtreme Legends ~ 4, Warriors Orochi series
- Narrator, Anavel Gato - Dynasty Warriors: Gundam series; second being a reprise of his role in Stardust Memory
- Greygo Rigglis - Atelier Lise: The Alchemist of Orde
- Ludwig Giovanni Arland - Atelier series
- Marshall D. Teach - One Piece: Pirate Warriors series; reprise of his role in the anime
- Nightlord - Nights of Azure
- Skull Knight - BERSERK 2016 TV series, BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk; reprise of his role from the STUDIO4℃ movies
- Judge Gabranth - Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia
- Jeralt - Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
- Narrator - Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes