Voice acting in Japan is a fine art.

However, most people never really think about the people behind the voices of their favorite anime characters.

But then one day you finally see the real people behind the voices. And you are shocked.

Here are 10 voice actors who absolutely will change the way you viewed your favorite characters.

1. Uzumaki Naruto (Naruto)

Can you picture her taking over the ninja world?

2. Son Goku (Dragon Ball Z)

Strongest person in the universe? Or your sweet old grandmother?

3. Luffy (One Piece)

Can you feel the intensity of the (wo)man who will become pirate king?

4. Himura Kenshin (Ruroni Kenshin)

The peaceful warrior. I can see it.

5-7. Kurama, Hiei, Kuwabara (Yuyu Hakusho)

Think about a session of these guys getting together to voice an episode of Yuyu Hakusho.

Why isn’t the main character (Yuusuke) included? Because he looks exactly like the character he voices!

Where to find them each talking:

Kuwabara, 1m9s
Kurama, 2m28s
Hiei, 3m42s

8-9. Gon, Kilua (Hunter x Hunter)

Strong, powerful, and motivated hunters. Exactly.

10. Pikachu (Pokemon)

You will never look at Pikachu the same way again. This video is too cute.

(source:japaneselevelup.com)