Daisuke Gōri
Voice ActorDaisuke Gōri (1952-2010) spent his career in Japan working across acting, voice acting, and narration, ending his career affiliated with Aoni Production. In Bleach, produced by Studio Pierrot, he voiced Dondochakka Birstanne.
Bleach Role
Daisuke Gōri voices Dondochakka Birstanne, a towering and excitable Fullbringer who becomes one of Ichigo Kurosaki's allies during Bleach's Fullbring arc. Gōri brought the same booming, commanding vocal presence that defined much of his career to the role, giving the gentle-hearted giant an unmistakable voice. It was one of his final anime credits before his death in January 2010.
Career and Notable Roles
Gōri built a long career voicing imposing, powerful characters, including Mister Satan in Dragon Ball, Dozle Zabi in the Gundam franchise, Robin Mask in Kinnikuman, and Heihachi Mishima in the Tekken games. He moved between several agencies over the decades, including Mausu Promotion, before ending his career with Aoni Production, and was also known off-screen for his own real name, Yoshio Nagahori.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Daisuke Gōri voice in Bleach?
Daisuke Gōri voices Dondochakka Birstanne, a towering and excitable Fullbringer who becomes one of Ichigo Kurosaki's allies during Bleach's Fullbring arc, produced by Studio Pierrot. He gave the gentle hearted giant a distinctive, powerful voice within the series.
What other anime characters is Daisuke Gōri known for voicing?
Beyond Bleach, Gōri built a career voicing imposing, powerful characters, including Mister Satan in Dragon Ball, Dozle Zabi in the Gundam franchise, and Robin Mask in Kinnikuman. He brought a booming, commanding vocal presence to many of these roles.
Did Daisuke Gōri voice any video game characters?
Yes, Gōri voiced Heihachi Mishima in the Tekken fighting game series. It stands alongside his anime work as one of the imposing, authoritative characters that defined his career.
When did Daisuke Gōri die?
Daisuke Gōri was born in 1952 and died in January 2010, having worked in the industry from 1973 until his death. His role as Dondochakka Birstanne in Bleach was one of his final anime credits.
What was Daisuke Gōri's real name and agency?
Daisuke Gōri's real name was Yoshio Nagahori. He moved between several agencies over the decades, including Mausu Promotion, before ending his career affiliated with Aoni Production.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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