Hiroki Yasumoto
Voice ActorHiroki Yasumoto is a Japanese voice actor and narrator represented by Sigma Seven, recognized as the Japanese voice of Yasutora Sado in the Studio Pierrot anime Bleach.
Bleach Role
Yasumoto voices series regular Yasutora Sado, known to fans as Chad, the towering and soft-spoken friend of Ichigo Kurosaki whose fighting style relies on the transformed power of his right arm. He carries the role across the original broadcast run and later continuity entries tied to the character. Yasumoto also picks up smaller creature parts elsewhere in the series, including Bawabawa and Zonzain.
Career and Notable Roles
Signed with talent agency Sigma Seven, Yasumoto has worked steadily in voice acting and narration since the early 2000s. He is widely recognized for playing the title character in Hozuki's Coolheadedness and Germany in Hetalia: Axis Powers, and he lends his voice to narration work on programs such as Super Soccer and Close-up Gendai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Hiroki Yasumoto voice in Bleach?
Yasumoto voices series regular Yasutora Sado, known to fans as Chad, the towering and soft-spoken friend of Ichigo Kurosaki whose fighting style relies on the transformed power of his right arm. He also picks up smaller creature parts elsewhere in the series, including Bawabawa and Zonzain.
What is Hiroki Yasumoto best known for?
Yasumoto is widely recognized for playing the title character in Hozuki's Coolheadedness. It stands alongside his long-running role as Chad in Bleach as one of his defining credits.
What other anime has Hiroki Yasumoto been in?
Yasumoto voices Germany in Hetalia: Axis Powers. It is one of several character roles he has taken on since he began working in the early 2000s.
Does Hiroki Yasumoto do narration work?
Yes, Yasumoto lends his voice to narration on programs such as Super Soccer and Close-up Gendai. His narration career runs alongside his character voice roles.
What talent agency represents Hiroki Yasumoto?
Yasumoto is signed with the talent agency Sigma Seven. He has worked steadily in voice acting and narration since the early 2000s.
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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