Kishō Taniyama
Voice ActorKisho Taniyama is a Japanese voice actor and musician who voices the Zanpakuto spirit Kazeshini in the Bleach anime from Studio Pierrot. Beyond acting, he fronts the rock band Granrodeo as vocalist and lyricist, performing under the stage name Kishow.
Bleach Role
In the Bleach anime, Taniyama voices Kazeshini, the Zanpakuto spirit belonging to Shuhei Hisagi that manifests as an independent, bloodthirsty combatant during the anime-original Zanpakuto Rebellion arc. The character embodies a scythe-wielding fighter eager for battle, giving Taniyama a chance to play against his usual laid-back or comedic roles with a harsher, aggressive tone. The part exists only in the television series rather than Tite Kubo's original manga, reflecting how the show expanded on the source material with original storylines.
Career and Notable Roles
Taniyama's other anime work includes Death the Kid in Soul Eater, and he is also the Japanese dub voice behind Fred Jones from the long-running Scooby-Doo franchise. Outside acting, he fronts the rock band Granrodeo, writing lyrics and singing under the stage name Kishow since the group's mid-2000s formation, building a parallel music career of albums, anime theme songs, and live tours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kisho Taniyama voice?
In the Bleach anime, Taniyama voices Kazeshini, the bloodthirsty Zanpakuto spirit belonging to Shuhei Hisagi who manifests during the anime-original Zanpakuto Rebellion arc. The scythe-wielding role let him play against his usual laid-back or comedic parts.
What band is Kisho Taniyama the vocalist for?
Outside acting, Taniyama fronts the rock band Granrodeo, writing lyrics and singing under the stage name Kishow since the group's mid-2000s formation.
What other major anime character has Kisho Taniyama voiced?
Taniyama's other major anime work includes voicing Death the Kid in Soul Eater, a role recognized alongside his Bleach part as Kazeshini and his frontman work in Granrodeo as some of his most notable credits.
Has Kisho Taniyama voiced any Western characters?
Yes, he is also the Japanese dub voice behind Fred Jones from the long-running Scooby-Doo franchise.
When was Kisho Taniyama born and how long has he been acting?
Taniyama was born in 1975 and has been active in the industry since 1995, building a career of nearly three decades as both a Japanese voice actor and a musician.
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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