Masakazu Morita
Voice ActorMasakazu Morita is a Japanese voice actor, actor, and singer best known internationally as the voice of Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach; within the One Piece franchise, produced by Toei Animation, he provides the voice of Marco the Phoenix.
One Piece Role
Morita voices Marco, nicknamed "the Phoenix," one of the top commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates in One Piece. The character is defined by a mythical zoan power that lets him take on phoenix traits and heal from injury using blue flame, and Morita's performance anchors several of the crew's major arcs. It is one of several long-running anime parts he has balanced alongside his signature role as Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach.
Career and Notable Roles
Morita, born in 1972, spent his career at Aoni Production and became one of anime's most recognizable voices, most famously as Ichigo Kurosaki in the Bleach franchise, a part that also led him to host the tie-in radio program Bleach B-Station. He has since lent his voice to characters like Genshin Impact's Thoma, Dragon Ball Super's Whis, and Final Fantasy X's Tidus, and he took home the Best Rookie prize at the very first Seiyu Awards. He is additionally the go-to Japanese dub voice for the actor Zac Efron.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Masakazu Morita voice?
Morita voices Marco, nicknamed the Phoenix, a top commander of the Whitebeard Pirates in One Piece, and Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach, the role that made him internationally recognized.
What are Masakazu Morita's most popular roles?
Beyond Ichigo Kurosaki and Marco, Morita voices Thoma in Genshin Impact, Whis in Dragon Ball Super, and Tidus in Final Fantasy X.
What talent agency is Masakazu Morita affiliated with?
Morita, born in 1972, has spent his career at Aoni Production, active in the industry since 1995.
Has Masakazu Morita won any awards?
Morita took home the Best Rookie prize at the very first Seiyu Awards, an early honor that arrived as he was rising toward becoming one of anime's most recognizable voices. That recognition came alongside the growing prominence of his signature role as Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach.
Does Masakazu Morita dub any Hollywood actors?
Morita is the go-to Japanese dub voice for actor Zac Efron. He also hosted the tie-in radio program Bleach B-Station connected to his role as Ichigo Kurosaki.
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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