Daisuke Sakaguchi
Voice ActorDaisuke Sakaguchi is a Japanese voice actor from Niigata who voices Hō and Ban in Bleach, produced by Studio Pierrot. He is more widely recognized for playing Shinpachi Shimura in Gintama and Üso Ewin in Mobile Suit Victory Gundam.
Bleach Role
Daisuke Sakaguchi voices the pair Hō and Ban in the Japanese version of Bleach, taking on both characters within the same scenes rather than a single named role. It is one of several supporting parts he has taken on within long-running action anime alongside his more prominent leads elsewhere. The dual casting reflects a common practice in Japanese anime of using one actor across paired or closely linked characters.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, Sakaguchi has voiced a broad range of anime characters since the early 1990s, including Shinpachi Shimura in Gintama, Youhei Sunohara in Clannad, and Satoshi Fukube in Hyouka, as well as Yuki Mishima in the Persona 5 video game. He has also performed as part of E.M.U, a voice actor unit, alongside Ryōtarō Okiayu, Nobutoshi Hayashi, Hideo Ishikawa, and Hikaru Midorikawa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Daisuke Sakaguchi voice in Bleach?
Daisuke Sakaguchi voices the pair Hō and Ban in the Japanese version of Bleach, produced by Studio Pierrot, taking on both characters within the same scenes. It is one of several supporting parts he has taken on within long running action anime.
What is Daisuke Sakaguchi best known for?
Sakaguchi is more widely recognized for playing Shinpachi Shimura in Gintama and Üso Ewin in Mobile Suit Victory Gundam. These lead roles stand apart from his supporting Bleach work.
What other anime characters has Daisuke Sakaguchi voiced?
Sakaguchi has voiced Youhei Sunohara in Clannad and Satoshi Fukube in Hyouka since starting his career in the early 1990s. His filmography spans a wide range of characters across long running series.
Has Daisuke Sakaguchi voiced any video game characters?
Yes, Sakaguchi voices Yuki Mishima in the Persona 5 video game. This adds to a career built mainly around Japanese anime dubbing.
Is Daisuke Sakaguchi part of any voice actor group?
Sakaguchi performs as part of E.M.U, a voice actor unit, alongside Ryōtarō Okiayu, Nobutoshi Hayashi, Hideo Ishikawa, and Hikaru Midorikawa. He was born in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, and has been active since 1992.
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.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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