Kōji Yusa
Voice ActorKoji Yusa is a Japanese freelance voice actor from Kyoto best known for voicing Gin Ichimaru, the sly former captain turned double agent, throughout Bleach on Studio Pierrot. His long resume spans tokusatsu, video games, and long-running anime franchises.
Bleach Role
Yusa voices Gin Ichimaru, the perpetually smiling captain of the 3rd Division whose true allegiance to Sosuke Aizen unfolds gradually across the Soul Society and Fake Karakura Town arcs. The performance leans on a soft, unnervingly pleasant tone that masks Ichimaru's calculating cruelty, culminating in his climactic betrayal and death fighting Aizen alone. It is widely regarded as one of the signature roles of Yusa's career.
Career and Notable Roles
Yusa has voiced Shadow the Hedgehog throughout the Sonic the Hedgehog games, Urataros in Kamen Rider Den-O, and Akira Midousuji in Yowamushi Pedal, along with Eiji Sasazuka in Majin Tantei Nogami Neuro and Kyosuke Hyobu in Zettai Karen Children. A native of Kyoto's Fushimi district, he has freelanced as a voice actor and narrator since the early 1990s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Koji Yusa voice?
In Bleach, Yusa voices Gin Ichimaru, the perpetually smiling captain of the 3rd Division whose true allegiance to Sosuke Aizen unfolds gradually before his climactic betrayal and death fighting Aizen alone.
What is Koji Yusa doing now?
Yusa continues to work as a freelance voice actor and narrator, a career he has kept up since the early 1990s.
What other major anime roles has Koji Yusa played?
He has voiced Shadow the Hedgehog throughout the Sonic the Hedgehog games and Urataros in Kamen Rider Den-O.
What other characters has Koji Yusa voiced?
His credits also include Akira Midousuji in Yowamushi Pedal, Eiji Sasazuka in Majin Tantei Nogami Neuro, and Kyosuke Hyobu in Zettai Karen Children.
Where is Koji Yusa from?
Yusa is a native of Kyoto's Fushimi district, born in 1968. He has freelanced as a voice actor and narrator since the early 1990s, a career highlighted by his role as Gin Ichimaru in Bleach.
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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