Tomoko Kawakami
Voice ActorTomoko Kawakami (1970-2011) was a Japanese voice actress who provided the voice of Sui-Feng, captain of the Second Division and leader of the Onmitsukido, in the Studio Pierrot anime Bleach.
Bleach Role
Kawakami voiced Sui-Feng, the stoic and disciplined captain of the Onmitsukido special forces, bringing a controlled, clipped delivery that matched the character's rigid devotion to duty and to her former mentor Yoruichi Shihoin.
Career and Notable Roles
Kawakami also worked under the pen name Tomozou and used the baptismal name Cecilia. She studied at Toho Gakuen College, focusing on drama and music, and was represented for most of her career by the talent agency Production Baobab. Her voice acting career ran from 1994 until close to her death in 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
What anime did Tomoko Kawakami voice?
Tomoko Kawakami voiced Sui-Feng, captain of the Second Division and leader of the Onmitsukido, in the Studio Pierrot anime Bleach. She brought a controlled, clipped delivery that matched the character's rigid devotion to duty.
Who was Tomoko Kawakami?
Tomoko Kawakami (1970-2011) was a Japanese voice actress. Her Bleach role as Sui-Feng was part of a career that ran from 1994 until close to her death in 2011.
What name did Tomoko Kawakami also go by?
Kawakami also worked under the pen name Tomozou. She used the baptismal name Cecilia as well.
Where did Tomoko Kawakami study?
Kawakami studied at Toho Gakuen College, focusing on drama and music. That training preceded her career as a voice actress.
What talent agency represented Tomoko Kawakami?
Kawakami was represented for most of her career by the talent agency Production Baobab. Her voice acting career under that representation ran from 1994 into 2010.
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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