Liam O'Brien
Voice ActorLiam O'Brien is an American performer recognized for voice acting, writing, and directing, and for his regular seat on the tabletop actual-play show Critical Role; in the English dub of Bleach, animated by Studio Pierrot, he voices Captain Jūshirō Ukitake as well as supporting characters such as Sōken Ishida and Rikichi Yuki.
Bleach Role
O'Brien is the English voice of Captain Jūshirō Ukitake in the anime's continuity, and he also voices Gonryōmaru, a Zanpakutō spirit who appears during the anime-original Zanpakutō rebellion arc. His additional Bleach credits include Sōken Ishida, Uryū Ishida's Quincy grandfather; Rikichi Yuki, a low-ranking shinigami; and Sora Inoue, Orihime's late brother who briefly appears as a Hollow early in the series.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Bleach, O'Brien has voiced Gaara across the Naruto franchise, Lloyd in Code Geass, and Akihiko Sanada in Persona 3, and he plays Vax'ildan and other characters as a Critical Role cast member. His video game work spans Gollum in the Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor series, War in Darksiders, Illidan Stormrage in World of Warcraft, and Yasuo in League of Legends, and he has directed voice work for game franchises including The Last of Us and Resident Evil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which anime roles has Liam O'Brien played?
Liam O'Brien voices Captain Jūshirō Ukitake in the English dub of Bleach. Outside Bleach, he has voiced Gaara across the Naruto franchise and Lloyd in Code Geass.
What is Liam O'Brien best known for?
O'Brien is a regular cast member on the tabletop actual-play show Critical Role, playing Vax'ildan and other characters. He has also directed voice work for major game franchises including The Last of Us and Resident Evil.
Who else does Liam O'Brien voice in Bleach?
Beyond Ukitake, O'Brien voices Sōken Ishida, Uryū Ishida's Quincy grandfather, along with Rikichi Yuki and the anime-original Zanpakutō spirit Gonryōmaru. He also plays Sora Inoue, Orihime's late brother who briefly appears as a Hollow early in the series.
What video games has Liam O'Brien voiced characters in?
O'Brien voices Gollum in the Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor series, War in Darksiders, Illidan Stormrage in World of Warcraft, and Yasuo in League of Legends. These roles span across major action and strategy game franchises.
When did Liam O'Brien begin his voice acting career?
Liam O'Brien was born in 1976 and has been active in voice acting since 2001. His career also includes writing and directing work alongside his performances.
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
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Anime, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Studio Pierrot and the production committee.
- Game pages: official box art for the Bleach console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco and other publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Tite Kubo.
- Licensed imagery: Photographs of real people, including creators, voice actors and production staff, are used under licence from the rights holder or the applicable stock provider, or under the terms of a public licence permitting editorial use. Each such image is reproduced in its licensed form and remains the property of its owner.
- Exceptions: Limited exceptions to the practices described above may apply to individual entries. Where an exception applies, it is noted on the entry itself alongside the applicable attribution. Rights holders may contact us regarding any attribution and it will be reviewed promptly.
Official resources:
Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate
Daddy Jim Anime maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.
