Katsuyuki Konishi
Voice ActorKatsuyuki Konishi is a Japanese voice actor from Wakayama affiliated with Ken Production, best known for voicing Kamina in Gurren Lagann and Laxus Dreyar in Fairy Tail. In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, he plays Diavolo in the Golden Wind arc and voiced Jonathan Joestar in the Phantom Blood film.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Konishi voices Diavolo, the secretive boss of the criminal organization Passione, throughout the Golden Wind arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, bringing a controlled, unsettling menace to one of the series' most feared antagonists. He separately voiced a young Jonathan Joestar in the Phantom Blood theatrical film, a different casting from the character's later David Production television incarnation.
Career and Notable Roles
Konishi debuted playing Volfogg in GaoGaiGar and went on to become one of the most recognizable voices in modern anime, playing the fiery mentor Kamina in Gurren Lagann, the S-Class wizard Laxus Dreyar in Fairy Tail, and Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. He also voiced Phoenix Ikki in Saint Seiya through the 2000s, plays both Keigo Asano and Shuhei Hisagi in Bleach, and won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 9th Seiyu Awards in 2015.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Katsuyuki Konishi voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Konishi voices Diavolo, the secretive boss of the criminal organization Passione, throughout the Golden Wind arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. He also voiced a young Jonathan Joestar in the separate Phantom Blood theatrical film.
What other anime has Katsuyuki Konishi been in?
Konishi plays Kamina in Gurren Lagann, Laxus Dreyar in Fairy Tail, and Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. These roles span some of the most popular action anime of the past two decades.
What was Katsuyuki Konishi's first voice acting role?
Konishi debuted playing Volfogg in the mecha anime GaoGaiGar. He has worked continuously in the industry since 1996.
What awards has Katsuyuki Konishi won?
Konishi won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 9th Seiyu Awards in 2015. The recognition came partway through a career built on major action anime roles.
Where is Katsuyuki Konishi from?
Katsuyuki Konishi is from Wakayama, Japan. He is affiliated with the talent agency Ken Production.
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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