Kenichi Suzumura
Voice ActorKenichi Suzumura is a Japanese voice actor, singer and narrator who founded the talent company INTENTION in 2012. He voiced James in the Bleach anime, produced by Studio Pierrot.
Bleach Role
Suzumura lent his voice to the character James in the Bleach anime, adding another credit to an extensive career built largely around Studio Pierrot and other major Japanese animation productions.
Career and Notable Roles
Suzumura's major roles span multiple decades of Japanese animation and video games: Zack Fair in the Final Fantasy VII series, Atsushi Murasakibara in Kuroko's Basketball, Shinn Asuka in the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED franchise, Sogo Okita in Gintama, and Obanai Iguro in Demon Slayer are among his best-known parts. He also performs as a singer, belongs to the group STA☆MEN alongside fellow voice actors including Junichi Suwabe and Daisuke Kishio, and runs the talent company INTENTION, which he established in 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kenichi Suzumura voice in Bleach?
Suzumura lent his voice to the character James in the Bleach anime, produced by Studio Pierrot. The role adds to an extensive career built largely around major Japanese animation productions.
What anime characters is Kenichi Suzumura best known for playing?
Suzumura is known for Zack Fair in the Final Fantasy VII series, Atsushi Murasakibara in Kuroko's Basketball, and Shinn Asuka in the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED franchise. He has also voiced Sogo Okita in Gintama and Obanai Iguro in Demon Slayer.
What talent company did Kenichi Suzumura found?
Suzumura founded the talent company INTENTION in 2012. He continues to run the company alongside his acting career.
Is Kenichi Suzumura also a singer?
Yes, Suzumura performs as a singer and belongs to the group STA☆MEN. His fellow group members include voice actors Junichi Suwabe and Daisuke Kishio.
When did Kenichi Suzumura begin his voice acting career?
Suzumura was born in 1974 and has been active in voice acting since 1994. His career has spanned multiple decades of Japanese animation and video games.
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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