Eiji Maruyama
Voice ActorEiji Maruyama (1930-2015) was a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Arts Vision who voiced Sōken Ishida in the original Bleach anime, produced by Studio Pierrot.
Bleach Role
Maruyama voiced Sōken Ishida in the original Bleach television anime, the late grandfather of Quincy archer Uryū Ishida and a veteran of an earlier war against the Wandenreich. His gravelly, authoritative delivery suited the character's role as a stern mentor recalled through flashback. Following Maruyama's death in 2015, a different actor took over the character's few appearances in the later Thousand-Year Blood War adaptation.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in Tokyo in 1930, Maruyama moved from stage theater into voice acting during the 1970s and became a mainstay of the talent agency Arts Vision. He built a long career on deep, commanding line readings, frequently cast as elderly men, monks, and other authority figures across decades of anime, tokusatsu, and dubbing work until his death in 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Eiji Maruyama voice in Bleach?
Eiji Maruyama voiced Sōken Ishida in the original Bleach television anime, the late grandfather of Quincy archer Uryū Ishida and a veteran of an earlier war against the Wandenreich. Following Maruyama's death in 2015, a different actor took over the character's appearances in the Thousand-Year Blood War adaptation.
What is Eiji Maruyama known for?
Maruyama built a long career on deep, commanding line readings, frequently cast as elderly men, monks, and other authority figures. He was a mainstay of the talent agency Arts Vision across decades of anime, tokusatsu, and dubbing work.
When did Eiji Maruyama start his voice acting career?
Born in Tokyo in 1930, Maruyama moved from stage theater into voice acting during the 1970s, beginning a career that would span more than four decades.
When did Eiji Maruyama die?
Eiji Maruyama died in 2015, closing out a voice acting career that had begun in the 1970s. He was 85 years old at the time of his death.
Who is Eiji Maruyama?
Eiji Maruyama (1930-2015) was a Japanese voice actor who voiced Sōken Ishida in the original Bleach anime. Affiliated with the talent agency Arts Vision, he built his career on deep, authoritative line readings across decades of anime and tokusatsu.
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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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