Katsuhisa Hōki
Voice ActorKatsuhisa Hōki is a veteran Japanese actor affiliated with Aoni Production who provides the voice of both Gecko Moria and Jinbei in Toei Animation's One Piece anime.
One Piece Role
Hōki voices two major figures in One Piece: Gecko Moria, the shadow-manipulating Warlord of the Sea introduced in the Thriller Bark arc, and Jinbei, the loyal fish-man helmsman who later joins the Straw Hat crew. Taking on both a formidable antagonist and a trusted ally is an unusual double casting within the franchise's Japanese voice cast.
Career and Notable Roles
Active since the early 1980s, Hōki has spent his career at Aoni Production working across both live-action and voice acting. Beyond One Piece, he is recognized for portraying Smokescreen in Transformers: Armada and Teppei Hōjō in Higurashi When They Cry, part of a body of anime and television credits stretching over four decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who voices Jinbei in Japanese?
Katsuhisa Hōki voices Jinbei, the loyal fish-man helmsman who later joins the Straw Hat crew, in the Japanese version of One Piece.
Does Katsuhisa Hōki voice more than one character in One Piece?
Yes, Hōki also voices Gecko Moria, the shadow-manipulating Warlord of the Sea introduced in the Thriller Bark arc, making him one of the few performers to voice both a major antagonist and a trusted ally in the series.
What agency is Katsuhisa Hōki affiliated with?
Hōki has spent his career at Aoni Production, working across both live-action and voice acting since the early 1980s.
What other anime roles has Katsuhisa Hōki played?
Beyond One Piece, Hōki is recognized for portraying Smokescreen in Transformers: Armada and Teppei Hōjo in Higurashi When They Cry.
When was Katsuhisa Hōki born?
Katsuhisa Hōki was born in 1946 and has worked in the Japanese entertainment industry for more than four decades.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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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