Tomokazu Sugita
Voice ActorKnown for his deep, distinctive bass voice, Japanese voice actor and author Tomokazu Sugita plays Hiromi Higuruma, the former defense attorney turned sorcerer, in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Jujutsu Kaisen Role
Sugita voices Hiromi Higuruma, a former defense lawyer introduced during the Culling Game arc whose Deadly Sentence cursed technique reflects his background trying criminal cases. Higuruma's disbarment and personal history give Sugita a chance to play a more world-weary, morally conflicted adult than many of the youthful leads he is known for. The role adds to an already extensive catalog of anime characters spanning more than two decades.
Career and Notable Roles
Sugita is best known for voicing the lead character Gintoki Sakata in Gintama, alongside major parts such as Kyon from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Charlotte Katakuri in One Piece, and Gyomei Himejima in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime. His video game credits include Chrom in Fire Emblem and Ragna the Bloodedge in BlazBlue, plus Yusuke Kitagawa as the lead of Persona 5, reflecting a career spanning both anime and games since the late 1990s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Tomokazu Sugita voice in Jujutsu Kaisen?
Sugita voices Hiromi Higuruma, a former defense lawyer introduced during the Culling Game arc whose Deadly Sentence cursed technique reflects his background trying criminal cases. Higuruma's disbarment and personal history give Sugita a more world-weary, morally conflicted adult to play than many of his youthful leads.
What is Tomokazu Sugita best known for?
Sugita is best known for voicing the lead character Gintoki Sakata in Gintama. That role has anchored a career that also includes playing Hiromi Higuruma in Jujutsu Kaisen.
What other anime characters has Tomokazu Sugita voiced?
Sugita has voiced Kyon in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Charlotte Katakuri in One Piece, and Gyomei Himejima in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime. Those roles sit alongside his work as Hiromi Higuruma in Jujutsu Kaisen.
What video game characters has Tomokazu Sugita voiced?
Sugita's video game credits include Chrom in Fire Emblem, Ragna the Bloodedge in BlazBlue, and Yusuke Kitagawa, the lead character of Persona 5. His career spans both anime and games since the late 1990s.
Who is Tomokazu Sugita?
Tomokazu Sugita is a Japanese voice actor and author known for his deep, distinctive bass voice, born in 1980. He has worked since 1998, building an extensive character catalog that runs from Gintoki Sakata in Gintama to Hiromi Higuruma in Jujutsu Kaisen.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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