Keiji Fujiwara
Voice ActorKeiji Fujiwara was a Japanese actor and voice actor who founded the talent agency Air Agency, widely known for voicing Maes Hughes in Fullmetal Alchemist and Leorio in Hunter x Hunter. In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, he voiced Esidisi during the Battle Tendency arc.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Fujiwara voiced Esidisi, one of the three Pillar Men antagonists of the Battle Tendency arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, alongside Wamuu and Kars. The role drew on the intense, larger-than-life delivery that defined much of his villain and mentor work across other major anime franchises.
Career and Notable Roles
Fujiwara built a decades-long career voicing Hiroshi Nohara in Crayon Shin-chan, along with Maes Hughes in Fullmetal Alchemist and Leorio in Hunter x Hunter, plus Axel in the Kingdom Hearts video games and Shiro Fujimoto in Blue Exorcist. In live-action dubbing, he became best known as the regular Japanese voice of Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark in the Iron Man films, and in 2006 he founded his own talent agency, Air Agency. He died on April 12, 2020, at age 55.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did Keiji Fujiwara voice?
Fujiwara voiced Maes Hughes in Fullmetal Alchemist, Leorio in Hunter x Hunter, and Hiroshi Nohara in Crayon Shin-chan. These roles anchored a decades-long career in Japanese anime.
What happened to Leorio's voice actor?
Keiji Fujiwara, the Japanese voice of Leorio in Hunter x Hunter, died on April 12, 2020, at age 55. He had continued working as a voice actor up until his death.
Who does Keiji Fujiwara voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Fujiwara voiced Esidisi, one of the three Pillar Men antagonists of the Battle Tendency arc, alongside Wamuu and Kars. The role drew on the intense, larger than life delivery that defined much of his villain and mentor work.
What is Keiji Fujiwara best known for?
Fujiwara became the regular Japanese dub voice of Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark in the Iron Man films. In 2006 he also founded his own talent agency, Air Agency.
What other anime has Keiji Fujiwara been in?
Fujiwara voiced Axel in the Kingdom Hearts video games and Shiro Fujimoto in Blue Exorcist. Both roles sit alongside his decades of anime and dubbing work in Japan.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHirohiko Araki
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byDavid Production
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