Michael Sorich
Voice ActorMichael Sorich, an American performer who also works as a writer and director, lent his voice to several English dub characters in the Studio Pierrot anime Bleach, including the eccentric television personality and self-proclaimed spirit medium Don Kanonji.
Bleach Role
Sorich provided the English voice of Don Kanonji, the flamboyant television personality and self-styled spirit medium whose exaggerated ghost-hunting broadcasts repeatedly draw him into Ichigo Kurosaki's orbit. He also voiced a handful of other characters across the English dub, including the Soul Reaper Heita Momoyama, the Arrancar Nakeem Grindina, the sword spirit Fishbone D, and minor characters Giriko Kutsuzawa and Obuta. His work added a comedic register to Kanonji that became one of the more memorable minor voices in the dub cast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has Michael Sorich voiced?
Sorich voiced several minor English dub roles in Bleach, including Heita Momoyama, Nakeem Grindina, Fishbone D, Giriko Kutsuzawa, and Obuta.
What is Michael Sorich known for?
Sorich is best known for playing Don Kanonji, the flamboyant television personality and self-styled spirit medium, in the Bleach English dub.
What is Michael Sorich's background?
Beyond voice acting, Sorich has worked as a writer and director within the American entertainment industry.
When was Michael Sorich born?
Sorich was born in 1958 and has spent more than four decades in the American entertainment industry, active as a voice actor since 1979.
How long has Michael Sorich worked as a voice actor?
Sorich has been active in the industry since 1979, a career spanning more than four decades.
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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