Hisao Egawa
Voice ActorHisao Egawa is a Tokyo based Japanese voice actor represented by Aoni Production who has voiced multiple characters across the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure video game series, including Purple Haze.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Egawa's JoJo credits come from the franchise's games rather than its television seasons. He voices Purple Haze in All-Star Battle, Jack the Ripper in the Phantom Blood game, and Mohammed Avdol in the original 1999 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure fighting game, among other parts.
Career and Notable Roles
Egawa is a veteran character actor known for tough, commanding roles such as Killer Bee in Naruto Shippuden and Falco Lombardi in the Star Fox games, plus Shin'ichi Maki in Slam Dunk and Ogremon in Digimon Adventure. In 2016 he took over as Keishin Ukai in Haikyu!! following the death of the role's original actor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did Hisao Egawa voice?
Egawa voices Purple Haze in the fighting game JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle, Jack the Ripper in the Phantom Blood game, and Mohammed Avdol in the original 1999 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure fighting game. Outside the franchise he is known for tough, commanding roles such as Killer Bee in Naruto Shippuden and Falco Lombardi in the Star Fox games.
What is Hisao Egawa best known for?
Egawa is a veteran character actor known for tough, commanding roles, including Shin'ichi Maki in Slam Dunk and Ogremon in Digimon Adventure. His deep voice has made him a go-to choice for forceful supporting characters across long-running anime series.
What other anime has Hisao Egawa been in?
Outside JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Egawa voices Killer Bee in Naruto Shippuden and Falco Lombardi in the Star Fox games. These roles reflect the same tough, commanding style he brings to his JoJo game characters.
Who does Hisao Egawa voice in Haikyu!!?
Egawa voices Keishin Ukai in Haikyu!!, having taken over the role in 2016 after the death of the character's original actor. It is one of several major franchise roles he holds alongside his JoJo's Bizarre Adventure game credits.
When did Hisao Egawa start voice acting?
Egawa has been active as a voice actor since 1991 and is based in Tokyo, represented by the talent agency Aoni Production. His career spans more than three decades across anime, video games, and franchise roles like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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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- Animated byDavid Production
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