Kinryū Arimoto
Voice ActorKinryū Arimoto (1940-2019) was a Japanese actor who voiced Ginrei Kuchiki, the composed former captain and grandfather of Byakuya Kuchiki, in Bleach.
Bleach Role
Arimoto voiced Ginrei Kuchiki, the former captain of the Sixth Division and family patriarch whose measured, dignified bearing set the tone for the Kuchiki clan seen through Byakuya and Rukia, appearing in the role across the anime's main and expanded-universe continuity.
Career and Notable Roles
Arimoto spent decades as an actor represented by the agency Production Baobab, and separately held a black belt in kenpo at the shodan rank. His birth name, written as Yoshitaka, ended up read instead as Kinryū due to a kanji misreading, and the alternate name became the one he performed under for the rest of his career. He died in February 2019 at the age of 78 following a battle with esophageal cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kinryū Arimoto voice in Bleach?
Arimoto voices Ginrei Kuchiki, the former captain of the Sixth Division and grandfather of Byakuya Kuchiki. His measured, dignified performance set the tone for how the Kuchiki clan is portrayed across the anime's main and expanded-universe continuity.
What is Kinryū Arimoto's real name?
Arimoto's birth name was written as Yoshitaka, but a kanji misreading led to it being read as Kinryū instead. He ended up performing under that alternate reading for the rest of his career.
What agency represented Kinryū Arimoto?
Arimoto spent decades as an actor represented by Production Baobab. Outside acting, he also held a black belt in kenpo at the shodan rank.
When did Kinryū Arimoto die?
Arimoto died in February 2019 at the age of 78, following a battle with esophageal cancer.
How long was Kinryū Arimoto's acting career?
Born in 1940, Arimoto worked as an actor from 1963 until 2018, the year before his death.
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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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