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Richard Cansino

Voice Actor

Richard Cansino is an American voice actor born in 1953 who lent his voice to characters in the English dub of Bleach, the anime produced by Studio Pierrot.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: American
Years Active: 1979-present
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Bleach Role

In the English-language version of Bleach, Cansino provided the voice for Dark Rukia and members of the Kusajishi Bull's Gang, adding his voice to the dub's roster of Soul Society characters.

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Career and Notable Roles

Active in the industry since the late 1970s, Cansino is widely recognized for playing Kenshin Himura in the Rurouni Kenshin anime, Izumo Kamizuki in Naruto, and Legato Bluesummers in Trigun. He is also known professionally as Richard Hayworth and is a nephew of actress Rita Hayworth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richard Cansino known for?

Cansino is widely recognized for playing Kenshin Himura in the Rurouni Kenshin anime, Izumo Kamizuki in Naruto, and Legato Bluesummers in Trigun. He has been active in the industry since the late 1970s.

Who voices Izumo in Naruto?

Richard Cansino voices Izumo Kamizuki in Naruto. The American actor, born in 1953, is also known for voicing Kenshin Himura in Rurouni Kenshin.

Who does Richard Cansino voice in Bleach?

In the English-language version of Bleach, Cansino provided the voice for Dark Rukia and members of the Kusajishi Bull's Gang, adding to the dub's roster of Soul Society characters.

Is Richard Cansino related to Rita Hayworth?

Yes, Cansino is a nephew of actress Rita Hayworth. He is also known professionally under the name Richard Hayworth.

When did Richard Cansino start his acting career?

Cansino was born in 1953 and has been active in the industry since the late 1970s, building a career across English-language anime dubbing.

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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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