Kiyoyuki Yanada
Voice ActorKiyoyuki Yanada was a Japanese voice actor, active from the late 1980s until his death in 2022, who gave voice to the ancient Espada Baraggan Louisenbairn in Bleach, produced by Studio Pierrot.
Bleach Role
Yanada voiced Baraggan Louisenbairn, the Segunda Espada and self-proclaimed god of Hueco Mundo, whose Resurreccion grants control over the passage of time and aging. Playing an arrogant, centuries-old tyrant during the Arrancar arc's Fake Karakura Town battles, Yanada brought a gravelly authority to a villain obsessed with holding onto absolute rule. The role sits among the more memorable Espada antagonists faced by the Gotei 13 captains.
Career and Notable Roles
Yanada broke into voice acting in 1987, landing his first part after trying out for Shutendouji in Ronin Warriors, and later inherited roles previously handled by Yo Yoshimura and Kazuyuki Sogabe across a freelance career tied to 81 Produce, Kyu Production, and D-COLOR. He enjoyed driving and playing baseball, soccer, and karate in his free time, and died in November 2022 at 57 after undergoing cancer treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kiyoyuki Yanada voice in Bleach?
Yanada voiced Baraggan Louisenbairn, the Segunda Espada and self-proclaimed god of Hueco Mundo, whose Resurreccion grants control over the passage of time and aging.
How did Kiyoyuki Yanada start his voice acting career?
Yanada broke into voice acting in 1987 after trying out for the role of Shutendouji in Ronin Warriors.
What agencies was Kiyoyuki Yanada affiliated with?
Yanada worked freelance across a career tied to 81 Produce, Kyu Production, and D-COLOR, later inheriting roles previously handled by Yo Yoshimura and Kazuyuki Sogabe.
What did Kiyoyuki Yanada enjoy outside acting?
In his free time, Yanada enjoyed driving and playing baseball, soccer, and karate, hobbies he kept up throughout his long freelance career as a voice actor.
When did Kiyoyuki Yanada die?
Yanada died in November 2022 at the age of 57, after undergoing cancer treatment. Born in 1965, he had worked in voice acting since 1987, a career of 35 years that included his role as Baraggan Louisenbairn in Bleach.
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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