Hideo Ishikawa
Voice ActorHideo Ishikawa is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production who voices Jūshirō Ukitake in the Studio Pierrot anime Bleach.
Bleach Role
Ishikawa provides the Japanese voice of Jūshirō Ukitake, captain of the Gotei 13's Thirteenth Division, throughout the run of Bleach. Known for his calm, battle-worn portrayal, Ishikawa has voiced the character since the series' seasons covering the Soul Society arc, one of many prestige anime roles the actor has taken on across his career.
Career and Notable Roles
Ishikawa has spent decades among Japan's most in-demand voice actors, taking on major parts such as Itachi Uchiha in the Naruto franchise, Squall Leonhart across Final Fantasy VIII and the Kingdom Hearts series, and Auron in Final Fantasy X. He is also recognized for Kicchō Fukuda in Slam Dunk, Ryoma Nagare in the Getter Robo franchise, and extensive narration work outside of character roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Hideo Ishikawa voice?
In Bleach, Hideo Ishikawa voices Jūshirō Ukitake, captain of the Gotei 13's Thirteenth Division, known for a calm, battle-worn portrayal since the series' Soul Society arc. It is one of many prestige anime roles across his decades-long career.
What is Hideo Ishikawa best known for?
Ishikawa is widely known for voicing Itachi Uchiha in the Naruto franchise. It is among the major roles that established him as one of Japan's most in-demand voice actors.
What video game characters has Hideo Ishikawa voiced?
Ishikawa voices Squall Leonhart across Final Fantasy VIII and the Kingdom Hearts series, and he plays Auron in Final Fantasy X. These roles sit alongside his extensive anime résumé.
When did Hideo Ishikawa start voice acting?
Ishikawa, born in 1969, has been active in voice acting since 1993. He has spent decades since among Japan's most in-demand performers in the industry.
Who is Hideo Ishikawa?
Hideo Ishikawa is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. Beyond his prominent franchise roles, he is recognized for Kicchō Fukuda in Slam Dunk, Ryoma Nagare in the Getter Robo franchise, and extensive narration work outside of character roles.
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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