Kishō Taniyama
Voice ActorVoice actor, singer, and lyricist Kishō Taniyama, affiliated with Ken Production, voiced Kittan Bachika, the hot-headed eldest of the Bachika siblings, in Gurren Lagann.
Gurren Lagann Role
Taniyama voiced Kittan Bachika, the hot-blooded eldest of the four Bachika siblings and a core pilot within Team Dai-Gurren. Kittan fights alongside Simon's crew through much of the original 2007 broadcast, building toward one of the series' most iconic sacrifice scenes later in the story. Taniyama originated the role for the Japanese-language version, produced by Gainax.
Career and Notable Roles
Outside Gurren Lagann, Taniyama fronts the Japanese rock band Granrodeo as vocalist and lyricist under the stage name Kishow, pairing his voice acting career with an active music career. He is also recognized as the official Japanese-dub voice for Fred Jones across the Scooby-Doo franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kisho Taniyama voice?
Kishō Taniyama voices Kittan Bachika, the hot-blooded eldest of the four Bachika siblings and a core pilot within Team Dai-Gurren. He originated the role for the Japanese-language version of Gurren Lagann, produced by Gainax.
Who is the lead singer of Granrodeo?
Kishō Taniyama fronts the Japanese rock band Granrodeo as vocalist and lyricist under the stage name Kishow. This pairs his voice acting career with an active music career.
What happens to Kittan Bachika in Gurren Lagann?
Kittan fights alongside Simon's crew through much of the original 2007 broadcast, building toward one of the series' most iconic sacrifice scenes later in the story.
What other voice roles has Kisho Taniyama played?
Taniyama is recognized as the official Japanese-dub voice for Fred Jones across the Scooby-Doo franchise. It is one of his notable credits outside Gurren Lagann.
When did Kisho Taniyama start his career?
Kishō Taniyama, born in 1975, has been active since 1995 and is represented by the agency Ken Production.
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