Masashi Sugawara
Voice ActorMasashi Sugawara is a Japanese voice actor from Kanagawa known for voicing George Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, among other anime and game roles.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Sugawara voices George Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, the family patriarch whose lineage anchors the generations-spanning Joestar saga at the heart of the series. It's one of several period and legacy characters in his catalog, alongside Jean Valjean from the OVA Les Misérables: Shōjo Cosette and Vigoro, his role in the game Skies of Arcadia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Masashi Sugawara voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Sugawara voices George Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, the family patriarch whose lineage anchors the generations-spanning Joestar saga at the heart of the series. It's one of several period and legacy characters in his catalog.
Who is Masashi Sugawara?
Masashi Sugawara is a Japanese voice actor born in Kanagawa in 1962. His career spans multiple decades of anime and video game roles.
What other characters has Masashi Sugawara voiced?
Beyond JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Sugawara voices Jean Valjean in the OVA Les Miserables: Shojo Cosette and Vigoro in the video game Skies of Arcadia. Both roles lean toward the dignified, authoritative characters that define much of his work.
Does Masashi Sugawara do dubbing work in addition to anime?
Sugawara's career spans not just anime and video games but also live-action dubbing work, reflecting the breadth of his voice acting career.
What kind of characters is Masashi Sugawara known for playing?
Sugawara has built a career centered on dignified, authoritative characters, epitomized by his role as the family patriarch George Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. That casting pattern has defined much of his work across anime and games.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHirohiko Araki
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byDavid Production
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