Masakazu Morita
Voice ActorMasakazu Morita is a Japanese voice actor and singer who provides the Japanese voice of the series protagonist, Ichigo Kurosaki, in Bleach, and hosts the franchise's radio show Bleach B-Station.
Bleach Role
Morita has voiced Ichigo Kurosaki since Bleach's earliest episodes, covering both his ordinary human incarnation and the Hollow Ichigo persona that emerges from his inner world, along with Ichigo's Zanpakuto spirit Zangetsu and the character's Anime Continuity appearances. Beyond voice work, he hosts Bleach B-Station, a radio program tied to the franchise.
Career and Notable Roles
Prior to and alongside his time on Bleach, Morita spent time affiliated with Aoni Production and built a wide-ranging resume: he is the official Japanese dubbing voice of actor Zac Efron, plays Whis in Dragon Ball Super, voices Marco in One Piece, and took on Tidus in Final Fantasy X. His other notable parts include Thoma in Genshin Impact, Li Xin in the historical series Kingdom, and Pegasus Seiya in the Hades arc of Saint Seiya, and he won Best Rookie Actor at the inaugural Seiyu Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Masakazu Morita voice?
Masakazu Morita has voiced Ichigo Kurosaki since Bleach's earliest episodes, covering both his ordinary human incarnation and the Hollow Ichigo persona. He also voices Ichigo's Zanpakuto spirit Zangetsu.
What are Masakazu Morita's most popular roles?
Beyond Ichigo in Bleach, Morita plays Whis in Dragon Ball Super, Marco in One Piece, and Tidus in Final Fantasy X. His other notable parts include Thoma in Genshin Impact and Li Xin in the historical series Kingdom.
Does Masakazu Morita do more than voice Ichigo for the Bleach franchise?
Beyond voicing Ichigo, Morita hosts Bleach B-Station, a radio program tied to the franchise. It's an additional role connecting him to the series outside the anime itself.
Is Masakazu Morita the Japanese dubbing voice for any Hollywood actors?
Morita is the official Japanese dubbing voice of actor Zac Efron. This sits alongside his work as Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach and his other major anime roles.
Has Masakazu Morita won any industry awards?
Morita won Best Rookie Actor at the inaugural Seiyu Awards. He has been active in voice acting since 1995 and is affiliated with Aoni Production.
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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