Hiroshi Shirokuma
Voice ActorProduction Baobab represents this Japanese voice performer, who lends his voice to Choe Neng Poww in the Studio Pierrot anime Bleach.
Bleach Role
Shirokuma voices Choe Neng Poww, one of the Bount dolls introduced during the anime's original Bount story arc, a stretch of episodes created for television that falls outside Tite Kubo's manga. The role calls for a menacing, larger-than-life delivery befitting a Bount servant built for combat. It stands as one of his earlier credited anime roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Hiroshi Shirokuma voice in Bleach?
Shirokuma voices Choe Neng Poww, one of the Bount dolls introduced during the anime's original Bount story arc. The role calls for a menacing, larger-than-life delivery befitting a Bount servant built for combat.
What is the Bount arc in Bleach?
The Bount arc is a stretch of episodes created for the anime that falls outside Tite Kubo's manga. It is the storyline in which Shirokuma's character, Choe Neng Poww, was introduced.
What talent agency represents Hiroshi Shirokuma?
Shirokuma is affiliated with Production Baobab. He has remained with the agency throughout his voice acting career.
When did Hiroshi Shirokuma begin his voice acting career?
Shirokuma has worked steadily as a Japanese voice actor since 2003. He has taken on supporting and character roles across anime and games since then.
What kind of character is Choe Neng Poww?
Choe Neng Poww is one of Shirokuma's earlier credited anime roles, a Bount servant built for combat within Bleach's original Bount story arc. The part required a larger-than-life vocal delivery to match the character's menacing presence.
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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