Kōichi Tōchika
Voice ActorKōichi Tōchika is a Japanese voice actor born in 1971, represented by the talent agency Haikyō, who lent his voice to two characters in the Studio Pierrot anime Bleach: Yylfordt Granz and Sentarō Kotsubaki.
Bleach Role
Tōchika provided the Japanese voice for Yylfordt Granz, an Arrancar and the older brother of Szayelaporro Granz, who appears during the assault on Karakura Town in the Arrancar arc. He also voiced Sentarō Kotsubaki, one of two ambitious officers in the 13th Division who competes with Kiyone Kotetsu for recognition as Captain Ukitake's chosen lieutenant, a comedic rivalry that recurs across several story arcs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kōichi Tōchika voice in Bleach?
Tōchika voices two characters: Yylfordt Granz, an Arrancar and older brother of Szayelaporro Granz who appears during the assault on Karakura Town, and Sentarō Kotsubaki, a 13th Division officer who competes with Kiyone Kotetsu for recognition as Captain Ukitake's lieutenant.
What talent agency represents Kōichi Tōchika?
Tōchika is represented by the talent agency Haikyō, which has guided his career since he began working in the industry in 1992 as a Japanese voice actor.
When was Kōichi Tōchika born?
Tōchika was born in 1971, two decades before he began voice acting in 1992. His career at the talent agency Haikyō has included voicing two characters in the Studio Pierrot anime Bleach.
How long has Kōichi Tōchika been active in the industry?
He has been active since 1992, spending more than three decades voicing supporting characters, a career built on the two Bleach roles he took on for Studio Pierrot's long-running anime.
Does Kōichi Tōchika only voice anime characters?
No, alongside anime he has also voiced supporting characters in video games over his career.
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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