Katsumi Suzuki
Voice ActorKatsumi Suzuki is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with the talent agency 81 Produce who voiced Ugaki in Bleach, the anime produced by Studio Pierrot.
Bleach Role
Katsumi Suzuki voiced Ugaki in the Japanese-language version of Bleach, adding to a resume built largely on supporting character work in long-running anime series. His involvement placed him among the sizable roster of veteran voice actors that Studio Pierrot drew on to fill out Bleach's world beyond its lead cast.
Career and Notable Roles
Suzuki has worked in the anime industry since the early 1980s and is affiliated with the talent agency 81 Produce. Fans best remember him as Kagome's grandfather in Inuyasha, a part he inherited following original performer Ginzo Matsuo's passing, and as the Japanese voice of Diddy Kong in Nintendo games beginning with Mario Power Tennis in 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Katsumi Suzuki voice in Bleach?
Katsumi Suzuki voiced Ugaki in the Japanese-language version of Bleach. His involvement placed him among the sizable roster of veteran voice actors that Studio Pierrot drew on to fill out the series.
What other anime role is Katsumi Suzuki known for?
Fans best remember Suzuki as Kagome's grandfather in Inuyasha, a part he inherited following original performer Ginzo Matsuo's passing. It is one of his most recognized supporting roles.
What video game character does Katsumi Suzuki voice?
Suzuki is the Japanese voice of Diddy Kong in Nintendo games, a role he began with Mario Power Tennis in 2004. It sits alongside his long career in anime.
What talent agency represents Katsumi Suzuki?
Katsumi Suzuki is affiliated with the talent agency 81 Produce. The agency has represented him across his decades-long career in anime and games.
When did Katsumi Suzuki begin his voice acting career?
Born in 1956, Suzuki has worked in the anime industry since the early 1980s. That career built largely on supporting character work in long-running series.
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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