Ken'yū Horiuchi
Voice ActorKenyu Horiuchi is a Japanese voice actor who founded his own talent agency, Kenyu Office, in 2002 and voiced Shūsuke Amagai in the Bleach anime, an anime-original story arc produced by Studio Pierrot.
Bleach Role
Horiuchi voiced Shūsuke Amagai in the Bleach anime, a captain-level character introduced in an anime-original arc produced by Studio Pierrot rather than Tite Kubo's manga.
Career and Notable Roles
Horiuchi has become one of Japan's most in-demand dubbing artists for Hollywood stars, voicing Ben Affleck, Brendan Fraser, Charlie Sheen, Ben Stiller and Ian Ziering, and taking on Brad Pitt in a partnership that led to a personal meeting at the Tokyo premiere of Bullet Train. His dub of John Stamos as Jesse Katsopolis on the sitcom Full House is another signature credit, delivered through his own management office, Kenyu Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Ken'yū Horiuchi voice in Bleach?
Horiuchi voiced Shūsuke Amagai in the Bleach anime, a captain-level character introduced in an anime-original arc produced by Studio Pierrot rather than Tite Kubo's manga. The role stands apart from most of his career, which centers on dubbing Hollywood actors into Japanese.
What Hollywood actors has Ken'yū Horiuchi dubbed?
Horiuchi has become one of Japan's most in-demand dubbing artists for Hollywood stars, voicing Ben Affleck, Brendan Fraser, Charlie Sheen, Ben Stiller, and Ian Ziering. This dubbing work runs alongside his anime credits such as Bleach.
Has Ken'yū Horiuchi worked with Brad Pitt?
Yes, Horiuchi has a dubbing partnership with Brad Pitt that led to a personal meeting at the Tokyo premiere of Bullet Train. It is one of the signature partnerships in his dubbing career.
What TV role is Ken'yū Horiuchi known for dubbing?
Horiuchi is known for dubbing John Stamos as Jesse Katsopolis on the sitcom Full House. The dub was delivered through his own management office, Kenyu Office.
What talent agency did Ken'yū Horiuchi found?
Horiuchi founded his own talent agency, Kenyu Office, in 2002. He was born in 1957 and has been active since 1983.
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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