Koichi Sakaguchi
Voice ActorKoichi Sakaguchi is a Japanese voice actor represented by 81 Produce who contributed to the Bleach anime from Studio Pierrot, alongside a long-running career voicing supporting Pokemon characters.
Bleach Role
Sakaguchi contributed voice work to the Bleach anime, though no specific named character is documented for his part in the series, consistent with the kind of small or rotating supporting role many veteran actors pick up on long-running Shonen Jump adaptations. His appearance places him among the wide roster of Studio Pierrot voice talent that filled out Bleach's expansive cast of Soul Reapers, Hollows, and background townsfolk over its decade-plus run.
Career and Notable Roles
Sakaguchi is best known for a recurring Pokemon role played in Japanese and English alike: Jessie's Arbok, through the original series and into the early Hoenn episodes. He also voiced the Orange League champion Drake's Electabuzz, Morrison's Steelix during the Hoenn League arc, various minor characters, and Prince Hata in Gintama.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Koichi Sakaguchi voice in Bleach?
No specific named character is documented for Sakaguchi's part in Bleach; his appearance places him among the wide roster of Studio Pierrot voice talent that filled out the show's expansive supporting cast.
What is Koichi Sakaguchi best known for?
Sakaguchi is best known for a recurring Pokemon role, voicing Jessie's Arbok in both Japanese and English through the original series and into the early Hoenn episodes.
What other Pokemon roles has Koichi Sakaguchi voiced?
He also voiced the Orange League champion Drake's Electabuzz and Morrison's Steelix during the Hoenn League arc.
What other anime has Koichi Sakaguchi appeared in?
Beyond his Pokemon work, Sakaguchi voiced Prince Hata in Gintama, among various other minor characters across Japanese television anime, reflecting the kind of supporting work that has filled out his career.
What talent agency represents Koichi Sakaguchi?
Sakaguchi is represented by 81 Produce and has been active in the industry since the 1990s.
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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