Naomi Kusumi
Voice ActorVoice actor Naomi Kusumi, born in 1954 and now affiliated with Mausu Promotion, is often cast in heavyset or middle-aged character types, and in Bleach's Japanese dub he plays Ichibe'e Hyosube, commander of the Royal Guard.
Bleach Role
Kusumi provides the Japanese voice of Ichibe'e Hyosube in Bleach, the eldest and most powerful member of the Royal Guard, who serves as adviser to the Soul King and mentor to Ichigo Kurosaki during the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. The role draws on Kusumi's typecasting in weighty, authoritative parts, lending the ancient character a gravelly, commanding presence.
Career and Notable Roles
Kusumi came up through the Seinenza Theater Company before settling at Mausu Promotion, where his casting has leaned toward heavyset and older character types. He is also known for inheriting the Japanese dub of Scooby-Doo following the death of predecessor Kazuo Kumakura, first taking on the role in The Great Adventure of Scooby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Naomi Kusumi?
Kusumi is a Japanese voice actor born in 1954, affiliated with Mausu Promotion, who came up through the Seinenza Theater Company.
What are some notable works of Naomi Kusumi?
Kusumi inherited the Japanese dub of Scooby-Doo after predecessor Kazuo Kumakura's death, first taking on the role in The Great Adventure of Scooby.
Who does Naomi Kusumi voice in Bleach?
Kusumi voices Ichibe'e Hyosube, the eldest and most powerful member of the Royal Guard, who serves as adviser to the Soul King and mentor to Ichigo Kurosaki during the Thousand-Year Blood War arc.
What kind of characters does Naomi Kusumi typically play?
Kusumi's casting has leaned toward heavyset and older character types, a typecasting reflected in Ichibe'e Hyosube's weighty, authoritative presence.
When did Naomi Kusumi begin his voice acting career?
Kusumi has been active in the industry since 1978, a career of more than four decades that began at the Seinenza Theater Company before he settled at Mausu Promotion.
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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