Takkō Ishimori
Voice ActorTakko Ishimori worked as a voice actor in Japan, hailing from Nagasaki Prefecture, and is best remembered for voicing Sengoku, the Fleet Admiral of the Marines, in One Piece.
One Piece Role
Ishimori provided the Japanese voice of Sengoku, the stern Fleet Admiral who leads the Marines for much of the series' early and middle arcs. The gruff authority he brought to the role matched a character defined by rigid discipline and a hidden softer side. It stands as the part for which he is most remembered within the franchise.
Career and Notable Roles
Ishimori began his acting career in 1960 and helped found the dubbing group Theater Echo early in his working life. He spent much of his later career with the talent agency Arts Vision, remaining active in the industry until his death from heart failure in 2013 at age 81.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Takko Ishimori voice in One Piece?
Takko Ishimori provided the Japanese voice of Sengoku, the stern Fleet Admiral who leads the Marines for much of One Piece's early and middle arcs. It stands as the role for which he is most remembered within the franchise.
Where was Takko Ishimori from?
Takko Ishimori hailed from Nagasaki Prefecture in Japan. He began his acting career there in 1960.
What dubbing group did Takko Ishimori help found?
Early in his career, Takko Ishimori helped found the dubbing group Theater Echo. That group became part of his foundation as one of Japan's veteran voice performers.
What talent agency was Takko Ishimori affiliated with?
Takko Ishimori spent much of his later career with the talent agency Arts Vision. He remained active in the industry through that affiliation until his death in 2013.
When did Takko Ishimori die?
Takko Ishimori died from heart failure in 2013 at age 81. He had worked in Japanese voice acting since 1960, more than five decades in the industry.
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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