Taketora
Voice ActorTaketora is a Japanese voice actor born in 1974 who voiced several supporting parts across the Studio Pierrot anime Bleach, including Runuganga, Nakeem Grindina, Obuta, the Hozukimaru Zanpakuto spirit, and Inose.
Bleach Role
Across Bleach's run, Taketora voiced a cluster of supporting parts rather than a single defined character, including the Arrancar Nakeem Grindina, the background figures Runuganga and Obuta, the shopkeeper Inose, and the manifested Zanpakuto spirit Hozukimaru. This kind of multi-role casting was common for the anime's supporting cast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Taketora voice in Bleach?
Taketora voices several supporting parts in Bleach, including the Arrancar Nakeem Grindina and the background figures Runuganga and Obuta. He also voices Inose, a shopkeeper character who appears in the series.
Why did Taketora voice so many different characters in Bleach?
Multi-role casting of this kind, taking on a cluster of supporting parts rather than one defined character, was common for members of Bleach's large supporting cast. Taketora is one of several actors who covered a mix of minor roles across the show's run.
What Zanpakuto spirit does Taketora voice in Bleach?
Taketora voices Hozukimaru, the manifested spirit form of a Zanpakuto that appears in Bleach. This is separate from the other minor human and Arrancar characters he plays across the series.
When was Taketora born?
Taketora was born in 1974. Public details about his wider career are otherwise sparse, though he has worked professionally as a voice actor in the Japanese anime industry.
Is much known about Taketora's career outside Bleach?
No, available public records confirm little beyond the fact that Taketora was born in 1974 and has worked professionally as a voice actor in Japan. His Bleach work makes up the bulk of what's documented about his credits.
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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