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Nobuhiko Okamoto
Nobuhiko Okamoto is currently active in voice roles for the P5X game, the upcoming The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power TV anime, and the ongoing Frieren franchise, with a recent appearance at the USJ Frieren attraction opening.
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Aug 19
Nobuhiko Okamoto's recent work spans a game, a new anime, and a major franchise event. In July 2026, the character he voices in P5X, Kitazato Motoyoshi, won the game's first character popularity poll, earning a themed ASMR reward titled "Being dissected by Kitazato Motoyoshi!?". This marks a direct engagement with the game's fanbase through a content format tied to the character's identity.
In June 2026, it was announced that Okamoto would voice the character Owen in the television anime adaptation of The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power, which is set to premiere on June 30 on AT-X and other Japanese channels. The cast addition was part of the final wave of announcements before the show's broadcast debut.
Okamoto also continues his role as Himmel from the Frieren anime. In late May 2026, he attended the opening ceremony for Universal Studios Japan's limited-time attraction "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Story Walk ~Journey of Memories~", where he spoke about the experience and praised the realism of the sets. The attraction runs through January 2027 and is the first collaboration between USJ and the Frieren anime.
Key facts
- Voices Kitazato Motoyoshi in P5X
- Okamoto voices the character Kitazato Motoyoshi in the game P5X. ↗
- Kitazato Motoyoshi won first place in P5X character poll
- Kitazato Motoyoshi took first place in the first P5X character popularity poll. ↗
- Voices Owen in The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power
- Okamoto voices Owen in the television anime adaptation of The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power. ↗
- The Oblivious Saint anime premieres June 30
- The anime premieres on June 30 on AT-X and other Japanese channels. ↗
- Voices Himmel in Frieren
- Okamoto voices the character Himmel in the Frieren anime. ↗
- Attended USJ Frieren attraction opening ceremony
- Okamoto attended the opening ceremony for the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Story Walk attraction at Universal Studios Japan. ↗
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- Confirmed Nobuhiko Okamoto voices Sousou no Frieren Jun 4 · source
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Aug 19
August 19 is Haikyu!! Day, and the franchise marked it with a handwritten illustration from creator Haruichi Furudate, a post from voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto, and a free three-day marathon on ABEMA. The official Haikyu!!.com X account shared Furudate's illustration with a message encouraging fans to get excited again this year. The illustration includes handwritten text noting that Retsu-sensei's "Sutate Hina Garasu ①" is on sale, featuring a collaboration manga between Hina Garasu and Manga Hinata, and that "Haikyu!! RECEPTION" will stream at 8:19 PM with new information. Fans responded with comments like "I'm happy from the morning" and "This year's here too... 819 Day." Okamoto, who voices Yu Nishinoya, posted "Today is August 19, Haikyu Day," drawing reactions about his portrayal of the character. ABEMA's free broadcast began at 10 PM on August 19 with all 85 TV anime episodes, five OAD/OVA episodes, and the puppet anime, running until August 21. Episodes remain free for one week after broadcast. The 2027 films "Haikyu!! VS The Little Giant" and "Haikyu!! Where the Monsters Go" are scheduled for release.
Aug 15
Hakusensha released a collaboration PV for the 50th anniversary of its shoujo manga magazine LaLa. The video features Tamaki Suoh from Ouran High School Host Club voiced by Mamoru Miyano and Takumi Usui from Maid-sama! voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto. The two characters engage in a lavish exchange while introducing anniversary initiatives. A special advertisement using the video is on display at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store in Tokyo.
Aug 15
Capcom released a new gameplay video for Onimusha Way of the Sword featuring voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto, who voices Sasaki Ganryu in the game. The video shows Okamoto playing the demo, fighting Sasaki Ganryu, and attempting a battle against Daidara, which is noted as a first for his let's play videos.
Aug 12
DeNA and The Pokemon Company announced that Seika and Gai from Pokemon Legends Z-A will join Pokemon Masters EX as new sync pairs starting August 14. Seika pairs with Mega Feraligatr, Gai with Mega Meganium. Yuria Eve voices Seika, Nobuhiko Okamoto voices Gai.
Jul 22
The official website for the To You in the Beyond anime film unveiled a full trailer, key visual, theme song artist Tota, and four new cast members on Wednesday. The film adapts Akiko Abe's novel and opens in Japan on October 9.
Jul 18
The official P5X Twitter account announced the results of the first character popularity poll on July 18. Kitazato Motoyoshi, voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto, took first place. As a reward, production of an ASMR titled "Being dissected by Kitazato Motoyoshi!?" has been decided. The top 10 also included the protagonist, Sakai Ayaka, Merope, Kamiyama Reo, Tanemura Riko, Nagao Aika, Kotone Montagne, Arai Sowa, and Dogenzaka Runa. Additional rewards include digital wallpapers for 1st to 15th place and a short movie for the top three phantom thief idols.
Jun 6
The television anime adaptation of the light novel series The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power has announced two additional cast members, Atsushi Tamaru as Gilbert and Nobuhiko Okamoto as Owen, along with a June 30 premiere date on AT-X and other Japanese channels. A new key visual was also revealed.
May 29
Universal Studios Japan held an opening ceremony on May 29 for its new limited-time attraction, "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Story Walk ~Journey of Memories~," which opens to the public on May 30. Voice actors Atsumi Tanezaki (Frieren) and Nobuhiko Okamoto (Himmel) attended the ceremony and spoke about their experience previewing the walkthrough attraction. Tanezaki said the attraction made her feel like she was in the same space as the characters and that she almost cried during scenes revisiting Frieren's journey. Okamoto praised the realism of the townscapes and the statue of Himmel, saying the experience left him speechless. The attraction is the first collaboration between USJ and the Frieren anime and uses a new format called Universal Story Walk, combining giant screens, projection mapping, lighting, sound, and sets. The event runs through January 11, 2027. USJ is also offering a themed restaurant, "Frieren ~Restaurant of Memories~," and a story ride, "Frieren × Story Ride ~Journey with the Bird Monster and Carriage."