Subaru Kimura
Voice ActorSubaru Kimura, born Subaru Samuel Bartsch, is a German-Japanese actor and rapper best recognized as the voice of Gian in Doraemon and, more recently, Franky in One Piece, who also lent his voice to Assassination Classroom.
Assassination Classroom Role
Kimura is credited among the voice cast of Assassination Classroom's Japanese-language broadcast, produced by animation studio Lerche for Yusei Matsui's manga adaptation. The role arrived during a period when Kimura was becoming one of the busiest young voice actors in Japan, working across multiple ongoing anime series at once. It added to a resume built on both animation dubbing and on-camera acting spanning his bicultural upbringing in Germany and Japan.
Career and Notable Roles
Kimura is best known for voicing the bully character Gian in the long-running Doraemon anime, a role he has held for years, and for taking over as Franky in One Piece starting in 2025. Performing under the stage name Kimura Subaru rather than his full birth name, he has built a career that spans voice acting, live-action roles, and music as a rapper. His mixed German and Japanese heritage has made him a notable figure bridging both entertainment markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Subaru Kimura voice?
Subaru Kimura is best known for voicing the bully character Gian in the long-running Doraemon anime, and for taking over as Franky in One Piece starting in 2025.
What is Subaru Kimura's nationality?
Subaru Kimura, born Subaru Samuel Bartsch, is German-Japanese, with a bicultural upbringing spanning both Germany and Japan.
What is Subaru Kimura's connection to Assassination Classroom?
Kimura is credited among the voice cast of Assassination Classroom's Japanese-language broadcast, produced by animation studio Lerche, during a period when he was becoming one of the busiest young voice actors in Japan.
Who is Subaru Kimura?
Subaru Kimura, born in 1990 as Subaru Samuel Bartsch, performs under the stage name Kimura Subaru rather than his full birth name. He has been active in the industry since 2000.
Does Subaru Kimura do anything besides voice acting?
Yes. Beyond voice acting, Kimura works as a live-action actor and performs music as a rapper, building a career that reaches across several corners of entertainment. He performs under the stage name Kimura Subaru rather than his full birth name, and his mixed German and Japanese heritage has made him a notable figure bridging both entertainment markets.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Assassination Classroom anime series, manga, and official materials. Assassination Classroom was created by Yusei Matsui, published by Shueisha, and animated by Lerche. All rights to Assassination Classroom and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byYusei Matsui
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byLerche
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