The giant frog, Gamabunta, in the Naruto series is voiced by different actors depending on the language and the specific installment. In Japanese, he has been voiced by Takeshi Watabe and Hiroshi Naka. For the English dub, his primary voice actor is Michael Sorich, with other actors providing his voice for specific video game appearances.
Gamabunta is a formidable and iconic toad from Mount Myōboku, serving as the chief of the toads. Known for his gruff personality and immense power, he forms summoning contracts with key shinobi like Jiraiya, Minato Namikaze, and Naruto Uzumaki. His distinctive voice contributes significantly to his memorable character.
Gamabunta's Voice Actors Across Media
Below is a detailed breakdown of the talented individuals who have lent their voices to Gamabunta, bringing his powerful and often grumpy persona to life for fans worldwide:
| Language | Voice Actor | Specific Appearances / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Takeshi Watabe | Voiced Gamabunta from the original Naruto series up until Naruto Shippūden episode 175. |
| Hiroshi Naka | Took over the role starting with the movie Naruto the Movie: Blood Prison and has voiced him in subsequent appearances. | |
| English | Michael Sorich | The primary English voice actor for Gamabunta in the anime series. |
| Skip Stellrecht | Voiced Gamabunta in the video game Naruto: Ultimate Ninja. | |
| Dave Wittenberg | Voiced Gamabunta in the video game Naruto: Ninja Council 3. |
These actors have helped establish Gamabunta's strong, authoritative, and sometimes comedic presence throughout the vast Naruto universe.
