Johnny Yong Bosch
Voice ActorJohnny Yong Bosch is an American actor and voice actor who plays Ichigo Kurosaki, the protagonist of Bleach, in the show's English dub.
Bleach Role
Bosch voices Ichigo Kurosaki across the English dub of Bleach, carrying the character from an ordinary teenager thrust into soul-reaper duties through his repeated transformations into a Hollow-tinged fighter. He also gives voice to the inner Hollow persona and to Zangetsu, the spirit of Ichigo's own blade, covering three distinct sides of the same core role.
Career and Notable Roles
Bosch first broke through playing Adam Park, the second Black Ranger on Power Rangers, a part that opened doors into martial-arts film and television built around his real-life training. His voice-acting résumé spans Vash the Stampede in Trigun, Lelouch vi Britannia in Code Geass, Nero in the Devil May Cry games, Jonathan Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and a lead role in the Iron-Blooded Orphans entry of Mobile Suit Gundam.
Frequently Asked Questions
What non-Bleach roles has Johnny Yong Bosch voiced?
Beyond Bleach, Johnny Yong Bosch voices Vash the Stampede in Trigun and Lelouch vi Britannia in Code Geass, two more of the medium's most recognizable lead roles across his voice-acting resume.
What is Johnny Yong Bosch's most famous role?
Bosch first broke through playing Adam Park, the second Black Ranger on Power Rangers, a part that opened doors into martial-arts film and television built around his real-life training. It remains the role that launched his broader acting career.
Who does Johnny Yong Bosch voice in Bleach?
Bosch voices Ichigo Kurosaki across the English dub of Bleach, carrying the character from an ordinary teenager through his repeated Hollow-tinged transformations. He also gives voice to Ichigo's inner Hollow persona and to Zangetsu, the spirit of Ichigo's own blade.
What video games has Johnny Yong Bosch voiced characters in?
Bosch voices Nero in the Devil May Cry games. The role sits alongside his extensive anime voice work.
What other anime roles is Johnny Yong Bosch known for?
Beyond Bleach, Bosch voices Jonathan Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and takes a lead role in the Iron-Blooded Orphans entry of Mobile Suit Gundam. He has been active in the industry since 1994.
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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