Hideyuki Hori
Voice ActorHideyuki Hori is the stage name of Hidemitsu Hori, a Japanese voice actor represented by Aoni Production who is best known within the One Piece franchise for voicing Bartholomew Kuma, produced by Toei Animation.
One Piece Role
Hori provides the Japanese voice of Bartholomew Kuma in the One Piece anime produced by Toei Animation, one of the towering, imposing characters he has become known for playing across his career.
Career and Notable Roles
Born Hidemitsu Hori and performing under Aoni Production, he is widely recognized for playing Phoenix Ikki in Saint Seiya, Momotaro Tsurugi in Sakigake!! Otokojuku, Warsman in Kinnikuman, Captain Ginyu in Dragon Ball Z, and Kyoji Kasshu / Schwarz Bruder in Mobile Fighter G Gundam. He also voices Ryu Hayabusa across the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive game franchises, and is the younger brother of actor Yukitoshi Hori, himself a voice performer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Hideyuki Hori's most famous roles?
Hori is widely recognized for playing Phoenix Ikki in Saint Seiya, Captain Ginyu in Dragon Ball Z, and Warsman in Kinnikuman. These roles reflect the towering, imposing characters he has become known for across his career.
Who does Hideyuki Hori voice in One Piece?
Hori provides the Japanese voice of Bartholomew Kuma in the One Piece anime produced by Toei Animation. The role fits the pattern of imposing characters he has voiced throughout his career.
What is Hideyuki Hori's real name?
Hideyuki Hori is the stage name of Hidemitsu Hori, a Japanese voice actor represented by Aoni Production. He has performed under this stage name since 1979.
What video game character has Hideyuki Hori voiced?
Hori voices Ryu Hayabusa across the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive game franchises. This game work runs alongside his extensive anime voice acting career.
Is Hideyuki Hori related to other voice actors?
Hori is the younger brother of actor Yukitoshi Hori, who is also a voice performer. Both brothers built careers in the Japanese voice acting industry.
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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.
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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