Yūki Ono
Voice ActorYūki Ono is a Japanese voice actor and singer recognized for playing Josuke Higashikata in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Taiga Kagami in Kuroko's Basketball, and in Bleach he voices the Quincy Bazz-B, produced by Studio Pierrot.
Bleach Role
Ono provides the Japanese voice for Bazz-B, one of the Sternritter introduced during the Thousand-Year Blood War arc of Bleach. The character's hot-tempered, lightning-based fighting style gives Ono room to bring an aggressive energy that contrasts with some of his calmer leading roles elsewhere. His casting came as the anime resumed production years after its initial run, drawing on an established voice actor for one of the arc's key antagonists turned ally.
Career and Notable Roles
Born June 22, 1984, Ono spent part of his career at the agency Atomic Monkey before becoming an independent freelancer. His best-known parts include Zenkichi Hitoyoshi in Medaka Box and the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure character Josuke Higashikata from the Diamond Is Unbreakable arc, with Taiga Kagami in Kuroko's Basketball among his other signature roles, alongside a long-running turn voicing the villain Ultraman Belial. He is also active as a singer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yūki Ono voice?
In Bleach, Yūki Ono voices Bazz-B, one of the Sternritter introduced during the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, whose hot-tempered, lightning-based fighting style stands out among the Wandenreich's ranks. The casting came as the anime resumed production years after its initial run.
What is Yūki Ono best known for?
Outside Bleach, Ono is best known for playing Josuke Higashikata in the Diamond Is Unbreakable arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Taiga Kagami in Kuroko's Basketball. Both are signature lead roles that predate his casting as Bazz-B.
What agency was Yūki Ono affiliated with?
Ono spent part of his career at the agency Atomic Monkey before becoming an independent freelancer. That shift came after he had already established himself with major roles like Josuke Higashikata.
What other characters has Yūki Ono voiced?
Ono has also voiced Zenkichi Hitoyoshi in Medaka Box and taken on a long-running turn as the villain Ultraman Belial. Those roles round out a career built on both heroic leads and antagonists.
When did Yūki Ono start his career?
Yūki Ono was born June 22, 1984, and has been active in the industry since 2006. Alongside voice acting, he is also active as a singer.
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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