Taketora
Voice ActorTaketora is a Japanese actor and voice performer, affiliated with the agency Haikyo, who provides the Japanese voice of Dire, a loyal Ripple-trained ally of Jonathan Joestar, in the Phantom Blood arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Taketora voices Dire, a Ripple practitioner trained alongside Straizo under the elder Tonpetty, in the Phantom Blood portion of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Dire fights beside Jonathan Joestar and Will Anthonio Zeppeli against Dio Brando's army of the undead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Taketora voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Taketora voices Dire in the Phantom Blood arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Dire is a Ripple practitioner trained alongside Straizo under the elder Tonpetty.
Who is Taketora?
Taketora is a Japanese actor and voice performer born in 1974, affiliated with the talent agency Haikyo. He works across acting, voice acting, and narration in Japan.
What does Dire do in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
In the story, Dire fights beside Jonathan Joestar and Will Anthonio Zeppeli against Dio Brando's army of the undead. His Ripple training under Tonpetty puts him in the thick of the Phantom Blood arc's climactic battle.
When was Taketora born?
Taketora was born in 1974. His voice acting credit as Dire in the Phantom Blood arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure remains among his most documented roles.
What other roles has Taketora played?
Outside of his JoJo's Bizarre Adventure role, detailed public information about Taketora's wider filmography remains limited. His voice credit as Dire in the franchise's Phantom Blood arc stands as his most documented work.
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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