Yasuyuki Kase
Voice ActorYasuyuki Kase is a Japanese voice actor, born in 1971, who voices Ashido Kanō in Bleach and is otherwise best known as the regular Japanese dubbing voice of Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Paul Bettany.
Bleach Role
Kase voices Ashido Kanō in the Japanese version of Bleach, playing a Shinigami character woven into the series' expanded Soul Society history. The casting drew on Kase's ability to play serious, world-weary characters with gravity, a strength that runs through much of his voice work. His contribution added another named role to the large roster of Japanese actors who have lent their voices to Bleach's supporting cast.
Career and Notable Roles
Kase has worked steadily as a voice actor since the mid-1990s. He has become particularly recognized as the go-to Japanese dubbing voice for actors Ryan Reynolds and Paul Bettany, a specialty in Western film dubbing that has become a defining part of his career alongside his anime credits like Bleach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yasuyuki Kase voice in Bleach?
Kase voices Ashido Kanō in the Japanese version of Bleach, a Shinigami character woven into the series' expanded Soul Society history. The casting drew on his ability to play serious, world-weary characters with gravity.
Which Hollywood actors does Yasuyuki Kase dub in Japanese?
Kase is best known as the regular Japanese dubbing voice of Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Paul Bettany. That specialty in Western film dubbing has become a defining part of his career alongside anime roles like Bleach.
When did Yasuyuki Kase start his voice acting career?
Kase has worked steadily as a voice actor since the mid-1990s. His career combines anime roles like Ashido Kanō in Bleach with regular Japanese dubbing work for Hollywood films.
What kind of characters is Yasuyuki Kase known for playing?
Kase has built his reputation playing serious, world-weary characters with gravity, a strength that runs through much of his voice work. That quality shaped his casting as Ashido Kanō in Bleach.
When was Yasuyuki Kase born?
Yasuyuki Kase was born in 1971. He is Japanese and has worked in voice acting since the mid-1990s.
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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