Takashi Nagasako
Voice ActorTakashi Nagasako is a veteran Japanese voice actor known for voicing the towering gatekeeper Jidanbo Ikkanzaka in Bleach, an anime produced by Studio Pierrot.
Bleach Role
Nagasako voices Jidanbo Ikkanzaka in the Japanese version of Bleach, the towering gatekeeper who guards the entrance to Soul Society's Seireitei. The character's imposing size calls for a booming vocal presence, a type of part Nagasako has handled often across his career in games and anime. His casting fits a broader pattern of taking on large, physically dominant characters throughout his body of work.
Career and Notable Roles
Represented by Arts Vision, Nagasako built much of his reputation through video game voice work, taking on Ganondorf for the Zelda franchise, the Sonic the Hedgehog series' Big the Cat, and Nintendo's Donkey Kong across its games. His Soulcalibur credits include both Cervantes de Leon and Rock Adams, and he also voices King Yama in the anime Hozuki no Reitetsu. Later in his career he inherited several parts originated by now-deceased actors such as Junpei Takiguchi and Masaaki Tsukada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Takashi Nagasako still voice Donkey Kong?
Takashi Nagasako has voiced Donkey Kong across Nintendo's games as part of his prolific video game career. His work as a performer has continued since his 1993 debut with the Arts Vision agency, and he remains active alongside other long-running parts like Ganondorf in the Zelda series and Big the Cat in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Who does Takashi Nagasako voice in Bleach?
Nagasako voices Jidanbo Ikkanzaka, the towering gatekeeper who guards the entrance to Soul Society's Seireitei in Bleach. The imposing size of the character calls for the booming vocal presence Nagasako has applied to large, physically dominant roles throughout his career.
What video game characters has Takashi Nagasako voiced?
Beyond Donkey Kong, Nagasako has voiced Ganondorf in the Zelda franchise and Big the Cat in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. His Soulcalibur credits include both Cervantes de Leon and Rock Adams.
Has Takashi Nagasako taken over roles from other voice actors?
Later in his career, Nagasako inherited several parts originated by now-deceased actors, including roles first played by Junpei Takiguchi and Masaaki Tsukada. He also voices King Yama in the anime Hozuki no Reitetsu.
Who is Takashi Nagasako?
Takashi Nagasako is a veteran Japanese voice actor born in 1964 and represented by Arts Vision. He built much of his reputation through video game voice work rather than television anime alone, debuting professionally in 1993.
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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