Masashi Hirose
Voice ActorMasashi Hirose is a veteran Japanese voice actor whose long career includes voicing Riku Doldo III in One Piece before health issues forced a recast in 2014.
One Piece Role
Hirose voiced Riku Doldo III, the former king of Dressrosa, in the Japanese dub of One Piece. He continued in the part until September 2014, when a hospitalization for an unspecified illness forced production to recast the character. Banjō Ginga stepped into the role afterward, ending Hirose's run partway through the story.
Career and Notable Roles
Based in Osaka Prefecture, Hirose has worked in anime dubbing since the 1970s and is affiliated with the agency Production Baobab. He is best remembered for voicing Ramba Ral in the original Mobile Suit Gundam, the wrestler Rikishiman on Kinnikuman, the villain Gosterro in the mecha series Blue Comet SPT Layzner, and teacher Nakano-sensei on Lovely Complex. His 2014 hospitalization also led to Katsuhisa Hōki taking over his part in Gundam Build Fighters Try.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Masashi Hirose voice in One Piece?
Hirose voiced Riku Doldo III, the former king of Dressrosa, in the Japanese dub of One Piece. He continued in the role until September 2014, when a hospitalization forced production to recast the character.
Why was Masashi Hirose recast in One Piece?
Hirose was hospitalized for an unspecified illness in September 2014, ending his run as Riku Doldo III partway through the story. Banjo Ginga stepped into the role afterward.
What other anime roles is Masashi Hirose known for?
Hirose is best remembered for voicing Ramba Ral in the original Mobile Suit Gundam and the wrestler Rikishiman in Kinnikuman. He also played the villain Gosterro in the mecha series Blue Comet SPT Layzner and teacher Nakano-sensei in Lovely Complex.
Who replaced Masashi Hirose in Gundam Build Fighters Try?
Hirose's 2014 hospitalization also led Katsuhisa Hoki to take over his part in Gundam Build Fighters Try. This came at the same time his One Piece role was being recast.
Who is Masashi Hirose?
Based in Osaka Prefecture, Hirose has worked in anime dubbing since the 1970s and is affiliated with the agency Production Baobab. He was born in 1947.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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