Banjō Ginga
Voice ActorBanjō Ginga is a Japanese actor and voice actor known for his deep baritone, and in the Toei Animation-produced One Piece anime he voices King Riku Doldo III as well as the characters Scarlet and Suita. He has been affiliated with Aoni Production across a screen and voice career spanning back to 1970.
One Piece Role
Ginga's One Piece work centers on King Riku Doldo III in the Japanese-language cast, a role suited to his commanding baritone, with additional character credits as Scarlet and Suita. His voice has anchored authority figures and imposing side characters across a long list of anime and games beyond One Piece as well.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in Kofu, Yamanashi in 1948 and sometimes credited under his birth name Takashi Tanaka, Ginga is affiliated with Aoni Production and has originated Gihren Zabi in Mobile Suit Gundam, Souther in the original Fist of the North Star, Bayman in Dead or Alive, and the Jack line alongside Heihachi Mishima in the Tekken series, plus Liquid Snake and Zero in Metal Gear. He is married to fellow voice actress Gara Takashima.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Banjō Ginga?
Banjō Ginga is a Japanese actor and voice actor known for his deep baritone, affiliated with Aoni Production across a screen and voice career going back to 1970. In the One Piece anime he voices King Riku Doldo III.
What characters does Banjō Ginga voice in One Piece?
Ginga's One Piece work centers on King Riku Doldo III in the Japanese-language cast, a role suited to his commanding baritone. He also holds additional character credits as Scarlet and Suita in the same franchise.
What other major anime and game characters has Banjō Ginga voiced?
Ginga has originated Gihren Zabi in Mobile Suit Gundam, Souther in the original Fist of the North Star, and Bayman in Dead or Alive. He has also voiced the Jack line alongside Heihachi Mishima in the Tekken series, plus Liquid Snake and Zero in Metal Gear.
When and where was Banjō Ginga born?
Ginga was born in Kofu, Yamanashi, in 1948. He is sometimes credited under his birth name, Takashi Tanaka.
Is Banjō Ginga married?
Yes, Ginga is married to fellow voice actress Gara Takashima. Both have built long careers in Japan's voice acting 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
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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