Takashi Taniguchi
Voice ActorTakashi Taniguchi was a Japanese voice actor from Hokkaido who worked in the anime industry for decades before his death in 2012, with credited work on the One Piece anime produced by Toei Animation.
One Piece Role
Taniguchi is counted among the many voice actors who lent their voices to One Piece's long running Japanese cast at Toei Animation, though the specific character or characters he portrayed are not documented in surviving records. His credited involvement places him alongside the wave of veteran performers who filled out the series' expansive supporting roster.
Career and Notable Roles
Born July 5, 1947 in Hokkaido, Taniguchi built a multi decade career in Japanese voice acting and was affiliated with talent agency Office Ōsawa by the time of his death. He passed away on December 27, 2012 at age 65, with fellow voice actor Toshio Furukawa publicly announcing the news the following day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What nationality is Takashi Taniguchi?
Takashi Taniguchi was Japanese, born July 5, 1947, in Hokkaido. He built a multi-decade career in Japanese voice acting before his death in 2012.
What character did Takashi Taniguchi voice in One Piece?
Available records do not document which specific character Takashi Taniguchi voiced in One Piece. He is nonetheless credited among the show's voice cast, alongside the many veteran performers who filled out its expansive Toei Animation ensemble.
What talent agency was Takashi Taniguchi affiliated with?
By the time of his death, Takashi Taniguchi was affiliated with the talent agency Office Osawa. He spent a multi-decade career in the Japanese voice acting industry.
When did Takashi Taniguchi die?
Takashi Taniguchi died on December 27, 2012, at age 65. He had built a long career in Japanese voice acting after being born in Hokkaido in 1947.
Who announced Takashi Taniguchi's death?
Fellow voice actor Toshio Furukawa publicly announced Takashi Taniguchi's death the day after he passed away on December 27, 2012. The announcement came from within the voice acting community he had worked in for decades.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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