Richard Epcar
Voice ActorAmerican voice actor, voice director and writer Richard Epcar has racked up well over a thousand character credits, including Yhwach and Zangetsu in Bleach.
Bleach Role
Epcar voices Yhwach, the Quincy king whose return from centuries of dormancy sets Bleach's endgame in motion, and also plays Zangetsu, the sword spirit whose true identity turns out to be tied directly to Yhwach. His Bleach work extends further into a string of Quincy soldiers, among them Gō Koga, Baura, Goethe, Kagine and Medazeppi.
Career and Notable Roles
Epcar's other signature roles include Raiden across the Mortal Kombat games, the Joker in several DC-licensed titles, Batou in Ghost in the Shell, and Akuma in Street Fighter V, alongside long-running parts in Digimon, Lupin the Third and Kingdom Hearts. He and actress Ellyn Stern co-run the Los Angeles voice-over house Epcar Entertainment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has Richard Epcar voiced?
Epcar voices Yhwach and Zangetsu in Bleach. His other signature roles include Raiden across the Mortal Kombat games, the Joker in several DC-licensed titles, Batou in Ghost in the Shell, and Akuma in Street Fighter V.
Who does Richard Epcar voice in Bleach?
Epcar voices Yhwach, the Quincy king whose return sets Bleach's endgame in motion, and Zangetsu, the sword spirit whose true identity is tied directly to Yhwach. His Bleach work also extends into a string of Quincy soldiers, including Gō Koga, Baura, Goethe, Kagine and Medazeppi.
What has Richard Epcar done besides voice acting?
Beyond acting, Epcar works as a voice director and writer, with well over a thousand character credits to his name. He and actress Ellyn Stern co-run the Los Angeles voice-over house Epcar Entertainment.
What video game characters has Richard Epcar voiced?
Epcar voices Raiden across the Mortal Kombat games and Akuma in Street Fighter V, alongside long-running parts in the Digimon, Lupin the Third, and Kingdom Hearts franchises.
When did Richard Epcar start his acting career?
Epcar is an American voice actor who has been active in the industry since 1980.
Sources & Information
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.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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