Daisuke Gōri
Voice ActorVoice actor whose deep, booming voice defined Mr. Satan throughout Dragon Ball Z and later series, plus diverse roles across anime and video games.
Mr. Satan and Dragon Ball
Daisuke Gōri's deep, commanding voice made him the perfect choice for Mr. Satan, the bombastic martial arts champion who appeared across Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Z Kai. His vocal delivery captured Mr. Satan's bravado and eventual redemption arc, from comedic fraud to genuine protector of Earth. Beyond Mr. Satan, Gōri voiced numerous characters across the Dragon Ball franchise including King Yemma, Ox-King, King Cold, and Turtle, using his distinctive voice to bring gravitas to father figures and imposing characters throughout the series.
Career and Death
From Tokyo, Gōri was affiliated with Aoni Production and became known for his versatility, voicing comedic characters, imposing villains, and father figures despite his deep voice. He provided voices for the Dragon Ball video game series and voiced notable anime roles including King Yemma and Turtle. Gōri passed away on January 17, 2010, at age 57, after struggles with diabetes and retinal detachment that affected his ability to perform voice work. Following his death, Unshō Ishizuka took over the role of Mr. Satan in Dragon Ball Z Kai.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What role did Daisuke Gōri play in Dragon Ball?
Daisuke Gōri is the japanese voice of Mr. Satan. Daisuke Gōri's deep, commanding voice made him the perfect choice for Mr. Satan, the bombastic martial arts champion who appeared across Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Z Kai.
Which Dragon Ball characters did Daisuke Gōri voice?
Daisuke Gōri's deep, commanding voice made him the perfect choice for Mr. Satan, the bombastic martial arts champion who appeared across Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Z Kai. His vocal delivery captured Mr. Satan's bravado and eventual redemption arc, from comedic fraud to genuine protector of Earth. Beyond Mr. Satan, Gōri voiced numerous characters across the Dragon Ball franchise including King Yemma, Ox-King, King Cold, and Turtle, using his distinctive voice to bring gravitas to father figures and imposing characters throughout the series.
What other anime work has Daisuke Gōri done?
From Tokyo, Gōri was affiliated with Aoni Production and became known for his versatility, voicing comedic characters, imposing villains, and father figures despite his deep voice. He provided voices for the Dragon Ball video game series and voiced notable anime roles including King Yemma and Turtle. Gōri passed away on January 17, 2010, at age 57, after struggles with diabetes and retinal detachment that affected his ability to perform voice work.
What is Daisuke Gōri known for in the anime industry?
Daisuke Gōri is a Japanese voice actor active since 1970s-2010. Voice actor whose deep, booming voice defined Mr. Satan throughout Dragon Ball Z and later series, plus diverse roles across anime and video games.
Who is Daisuke Gōri in Dragon Ball?
Voice actor whose deep, booming voice defined Mr. Satan throughout Dragon Ball Z and later series, plus diverse roles across anime and video games. Daisuke Gōri's deep, commanding voice made him the perfect choice for Mr. Satan, the bombastic martial arts champion who appeared across Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Z Kai.
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