Character profile
Gen Nakaoka
元
Gen Nakaoka is a main character in Barefoot Gen (1983). This page lists 2 anime and 1 manga, voiced by Issei Miyazaki (JAPANESE) and Catherine Battistone (ENGLISH).
About Gen Nakaoka
Gen Nakaoka was living with his family in Hiroshima, Japan when the atomic bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945. He survived the blast, however, his life was never the same. He is the ever inspiring optimist, no matter what the situation Gen always finds the good in it.
- Also known as
- ゲン
About Gen Nakaoka
Most fans meet Gen Nakaoka in Barefoot Gen, where they are a main character. So far, Gen Nakaoka shows up in two anime and one manga. Other names: ゲン.
Voices and appearances
In Japanese, Gen Nakaoka is voiced by Issei Miyazaki. In English, the role goes to Catherine Battistone. Other appearances include Barefoot Gen 2.
Quick questions
What anime is Gen Nakaoka in?
Barefoot Gen and Barefoot Gen 2.
Who voices Gen Nakaoka in English?
Catherine Battistone.
Who is Gen Nakaoka's Japanese voice actor?
Issei Miyazaki.
Anime appearances
Series, films and specials featuring this character.
Manga appearances
Manga, light novels and webtoons featuring this character.
Voices behind the character
Voice actors across languages.
