Michael McConnohie
Voice ActorAmerican voice actor, writer, and director Michael McConnohie has logged decades of credits across anime, film, and video games, and in the English dub of Bleach he lends his voice to several Soul Society and Arrancar characters.
Bleach Role
In Bleach's English dub, McConnohie voices Ninth Division stalwart Chojiro Sasakibe, the loyal lieutenant to Captain-Commander Yamamoto, as well as the towering Arrancar King Baraggan Louisenbairn and Ryuken Ishida, the estranged father of Quincy archer Uryu Ishida. He also fills out the cast with smaller parts including Kurodo, the twin gatekeepers Koganehiko and Shiroganehiko, Danzomaru, Hiyosu, and Toshimori Umesada. The range, from stately authority figures to grotesque villains, showcases the versatility that has defined his dubbing career.
Career and Notable Roles
Outside anime, McConnohie has voiced characters across major game franchises, including Kel'Thuzad, Uther the Lightbringer, and the Lich King across various World of Warcraft expansions, plus Chief Inquisitor Margulis in Xenosaga. His anime credits extend to narrating Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo as well as Hunter x Hunter, playing Charles zi Britannia in Code Geass, and voicing D in Vampire Hunter D and Manzou the Saw in Samurai Champloo. Alongside his performing work, he co-runs the production company VoxWorks with fellow actress Melodee Spevack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Michael McConnohie voice?
McConnohie voices Chojiro Sasakibe, the loyal 9th Division lieutenant, the Arrancar King Baraggan Louisenbairn, and Ryuken Ishida, Uryu's estranged father, across the Bleach English dub.
Who voices the HXH narrator?
McConnohie narrates Hunter x Hunter in English, alongside his narration work on Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, part of a broader anime and video game career that has run since 1978.
Is Michael McConnohie retired?
No, McConnohie has remained active in the industry since 1978 through the present, continuing his work as a voice actor, writer, and director.
What video game roles is Michael McConnohie known for?
McConnohie voiced Kel'Thuzad, Uther the Lightbringer, and the Lich King across various World of Warcraft expansions, plus Chief Inquisitor Margulis in Xenosaga.
Does Michael McConnohie work outside of voice acting?
Yes, he co-runs the production company VoxWorks alongside fellow actress Melodee Spevack, a business venture that runs parallel to his decades of work as a voice actor, writer, and director.
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.
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- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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