Kazuhiko Inoue
Voice ActorKazuhiko Inoue is a veteran Japanese voice actor, narrator, and singer whose long career includes voicing Seigen Suzunami in Bleach, produced by Studio Pierrot.
Bleach Role
Inoue lent his voice to Seigen Suzunami in Bleach, adding another credit to a filmography built on memorable supporting and lead characters across decades of anime. His casting in the series came during a career already defined by roles spanning multiple genres, from mecha to shonen action. Bleach's production by Studio Pierrot placed Inoue alongside a large ensemble cast typical of the studio's long-form action adaptations.
Career and Notable Roles
Active since the early 1970s, Inoue has built one of anime's most recognizable resumes: voicing Kakashi Hatake in the Naruto franchise, playing Kars in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, taking on Gildarts Clive in Fairy Tail, and portraying Yoriichi Tsugikuni in the Demon Slayer anime. His earlier credits include Anthony Brown from Candy Candy and Jerid Messa from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, reflecting a career that spans classic 1970s and 1980s titles as well as modern hits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What anime roles has Kazuhiko Inoue voiced outside Bleach?
Kazuhiko Inoue voices Kars in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Gildarts Clive in Fairy Tail, and Yoriichi Tsugikuni in the Demon Slayer anime. His resume spans decades of memorable supporting and lead characters across genres.
Who is the Japanese VA for Kakashi?
Kazuhiko Inoue voices Kakashi Hatake across the Naruto franchise. It stands as one of the most recognizable roles in his long career.
Who does Kazuhiko Inoue voice in Bleach?
Inoue lent his voice to Seigen Suzunami in Bleach, adding another credit to a filmography built on memorable supporting and lead characters. Bleach's production by Studio Pierrot placed him alongside a large ensemble cast typical of the studio's long-form action adaptations.
What older anime roles is Kazuhiko Inoue known for?
Inoue's earlier credits include Anthony Brown from Candy Candy and Jerid Messa from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, both from the 1970s and 1980s. Those roles reflect a career that spans classic titles as well as modern hits.
How long has Kazuhiko Inoue been working as a voice actor?
Born in 1954, Inoue has been active in the industry since the early 1970s, working as a voice actor, narrator, and singer. That career now spans more than five decades.
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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