Eiji Takemoto
Voice ActorEiji Takemoto is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production who voices Aisslinger Wernarr in the Bleach anime, produced by Studio Pierrot.
Bleach Role
Takemoto voices Aisslinger Wernarr, one of the Wandenreich's Sternritter who appears during Bleach's Thousand-Year Blood War arc. The role calls for a gruff, combative edge suited to an antagonist built around an unusual bone-based technique, fitting within Takemoto's long list of supporting and villainous parts across anime.
Career and Notable Roles
Born March 7, 1973, Takemoto has voiced anime characters since the early 1990s under the talent agency Aoni Production, where he goes by the nickname Takepon. His credits are sometimes mixed up with an alternate reading of his name, Hidefumi Takemoto, due to the different pronunciations of the same kanji. Outside the booth, he has spoken about his enthusiasm for Japanese found-footage horror films.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eiji Takemoto's most famous role?
Eiji Takemoto is best known for voicing Aisslinger Wernarr, one of the Wandenreich's Sternritter who appears during Bleach's Thousand-Year Blood War arc. The gruff, combative role fits his long list of supporting and villainous parts across anime.
When did Eiji Takemoto start his voice acting career?
Born March 7, 1973, Takemoto has voiced anime characters since 1993 under the talent agency Aoni Production, where he goes by the nickname Takepon. His career spans more than three decades of supporting and villain roles.
Why is Eiji Takemoto sometimes confused with another actor?
Eiji Takemoto's credits are sometimes mixed up with an alternate reading of his name, Hidefumi Takemoto, since the two readings come from the same kanji. The confusion has occasionally muddied his voice acting credits online.
What are Eiji Takemoto's interests outside voice acting?
Outside the recording booth, Takemoto has spoken about his enthusiasm for Japanese found-footage horror films. This personal interest sits apart from his decades-long career voicing supporting and villain roles in anime.
Who is Eiji Takemoto?
Eiji Takemoto is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production who voices Aisslinger Wernarr in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. Active since 1993 under the nickname Takepon, he has built a career largely around supporting and villainous anime roles.
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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