Sousuke Ikematsu
Voice ActorSousuke Ikematsu is a Japanese actor known primarily for live-action film and television work, who also lent his voice to the character DJ Gappa in the One Piece anime, produced by Toei Animation.
One Piece Role
In the original Japanese-language version of One Piece, Ikematsu voices DJ Gappa, adding a guest vocal credit to a franchise built mainly around its long-running regular ensemble. The casting reflects a common practice in the series of bringing in performers known chiefly for live-action work to fill a single named part rather than a recurring role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sousuke Ikematsu?
Sousuke Ikematsu is a Japanese actor known primarily for live-action film and television work, who also lent his voice to the character DJ Gappa in the One Piece anime, produced by Toei Animation.
What character did Sousuke Ikematsu voice in One Piece?
In the original Japanese-language version of One Piece, Ikematsu voices DJ Gappa, a guest vocal credit in a franchise built mainly around its long-running regular ensemble.
Is DJ Gappa a recurring role for Sousuke Ikematsu?
No, the DJ Gappa role is a single named part rather than a recurring one, reflecting a common practice in One Piece of bringing in performers known chiefly for live-action work to fill a one-off character.
What is Sousuke Ikematsu best known for?
Away from voice work, Ikematsu has built his reputation in Japanese cinema and television drama, taking on a range of dramatic productions that established him as a familiar face in domestic film circles.
Does Sousuke Ikematsu usually work as a voice actor?
No, Ikematsu is known chiefly for live-action screen work rather than as a dedicated voice actor; his DJ Gappa appearance in One Piece is one of the few voice credits in his career.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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