Patrick Seitz
Voice ActorPatrick Seitz has spent his career in American anime dubbing, working as a voice actor while also directing ADR sessions and writing scripts; he's known for voicing Kenpachi Zaraki and Isshin Kurosaki in Bleach's English dub, plus Dio Brando in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Endeavor in My Hero Academia.
Bleach Role
In Bleach's English dub, Seitz voices two of the show's most physically imposing figures: the battle-obsessed captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Ichigo's father, Isshin Kurosaki. He has also lent his voice to supporting characters such as Sentarō Kotsubaki, Aida, and Shuren, plus the sentient blade spirit Ashisogi Jizō, giving him one of the deepest character rosters of any English cast member on the series.
Career and Notable Roles
Seitz broke into the dubbing industry in 2000 with Amazing Nurse Nanako and has since worked on more than a hundred anime and game localizations. He's perhaps best known for voicing Dio Brando across the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise and Enji Todoroki, the hero Endeavor, in My Hero Academia, alongside his ongoing work as an ADR director and script writer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did Patrick Seitz voice?
In Bleach's English dub, Seitz voices two of the show's most physically imposing figures: the battle-obsessed captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Ichigo's father, Isshin Kurosaki. Those two roles anchor his work on the series.
What is Patrick Seitz's most iconic role?
Seitz is perhaps best known for voicing Dio Brando across the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise. It's one of his signature roles outside his double casting on Bleach.
What other Bleach characters does Patrick Seitz voice?
Beyond Zaraki and Isshin, Seitz has lent his voice to supporting characters such as Sentaro Kotsubaki, Aida, and Shuren, plus the sentient blade spirit Ashisogi Jizo. That gives him one of the deepest character rosters of any English cast member on the series.
What other anime has Patrick Seitz voiced?
Seitz voices Enji Todoroki, the hero Endeavor, in My Hero Academia. It's another major English dub role alongside his work as Dio Brando in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
How did Patrick Seitz get his start in anime dubbing?
Seitz broke into the dubbing industry in 2000 with Amazing Nurse Nanako and has since worked on more than a hundred anime and game localizations. He also works as an ADR director and script writer alongside his voice acting.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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