Junpei Takiguchi
Voice ActorJunpei Takiguchi, born Kohei Takiguchi in Chiba Prefecture in 1931, spent decades as a Japanese performer known for acting, voice acting, and narration work, and he contributed a voice credit to Toei Animation's One Piece before his death in 2011.
One Piece Role
Takiguchi's involvement with One Piece is recorded among the Japanese cast contributing to the anime, though the specific character he voiced has not been confirmed in available sources. It represents a late addition to a voice career spanning six decades before his death in 2011.
Career and Notable Roles
Working under his stage name after debuting around 1951, Takiguchi became known for character roles including Perasuke in Time Bokan, Dokurobei in Yatterman, Count Brocken in Mazinger Z, Ranbos in Tekkaman: The Space Knight, and Barao in Brave Raideen, alongside a substantial body of narration work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What character did Junpei Takiguchi voice in One Piece?
Takiguchi's involvement with One Piece is recorded among the Japanese cast contributing to the anime, though the specific character he voiced has not been confirmed in available sources. It represents a late addition to a voice career spanning six decades before his death in 2011.
What is Junpei Takiguchi's real name?
Junpei Takiguchi was born Kohei Takiguchi in Chiba Prefecture in 1931. He worked under his stage name after debuting around 1951.
What is Junpei Takiguchi best known for?
Takiguchi is remembered for voicing Perasuke in Time Bokan and Dokurobei in Yatterman. He also built a substantial career doing narration work.
What other characters did Junpei Takiguchi voice?
Takiguchi voiced Count Brocken in Mazinger Z, Ranbos in Tekkaman: The Space Knight, and Barao in Brave Raideen across his decades-long career in Japanese animation.
When did Junpei Takiguchi's career end?
Takiguchi's career ran for six decades, from his debut around 1951 until his death in 2011. He remained professionally active as a performer and narrator up to the end of his life.
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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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