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Fumihiko Tachiki

Voice Actor

Since debuting in the early 1980s, Fumihiko Tachiki has built a multifaceted career as a Japanese voice actor, on-screen performer, and narrator. In Bleach, produced by Studio Pierrot, he voices Kenpachi Zaraki, the brash captain of the 11th Division.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 1982-present
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Bleach Role

Tachiki voices Kenpachi Zaraki across the main anime continuity and its expanded-universe appearances, portraying the towering, battle-hungry captain of the Gotei 13's 11th Division. His gravelly delivery has become closely tied to the character's aggressive, thrill-seeking personality throughout the franchise's various anime and film incarnations.

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Career and Notable Roles

Beyond Bleach, Tachiki is widely known for voicing Alex Louis Armstrong in Fullmetal Alchemist, and he has lent his distinctive baritone to narration work on Japanese television alongside his ongoing career as a live-action performer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who voices Kenpachi in Japanese?

Fumihiko Tachiki voices Kenpachi Zaraki in the Japanese version of Bleach, portraying the towering, battle-hungry captain of the Gotei 13's 11th Division across the main anime continuity and its expanded-universe appearances. His gravelly delivery has become closely tied to the character's aggressive, thrill-seeking personality.

What are Fumihiko Tachiki's most recognizable roles?

Beyond Bleach, Tachiki is widely known for voicing Alex Louis Armstrong in Fullmetal Alchemist. He has been active as a voice actor since 1982.

What has Fumihiko Tachiki done besides voice acting?

In addition to voice acting, Tachiki has lent his distinctive baritone to narration work on Japanese television. He has also maintained an ongoing career as a live-action, on-screen performer.

When did Fumihiko Tachiki start his career?

Fumihiko Tachiki was born in 1961 and began his voice acting career in 1982, giving him more than four decades of experience in the industry.

Who is Fumihiko Tachiki?

Fumihiko Tachiki is a Japanese voice actor born in 1961 who voices Kenpachi Zaraki in Bleach. He is also known for voicing Alex Louis Armstrong in Fullmetal Alchemist and for his work as a narrator and live-action performer.

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