Jūrōta Kosugi
Voice ActorJūrōta Kosugi is a veteran Japanese voice actor whose One Piece work includes the character Scorpion, and who is also widely recognized for voicing the fishman pirate Arlong within the same franchise.
One Piece Role
In the One Piece anime, Jūrōta Kosugi voices the character Scorpion. He is also widely known within the franchise for playing Arlong, the fishman pirate captain who leads the arc set in Arlong Park during the East Blue Saga, one of the roles most frequently cited among his body of work.
Career and Notable Roles
Born December 19, 1957 in Yokohama, Kosugi has spent decades voicing tough, commanding characters across anime, including Asuma Sarutobi on Naruto, Akio Ohtori on Revolutionary Girl Utena, Isamu Kenmochi on Kindaichi Case Files, Big Zenki on Zenki, and Jotaro Kujo in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA. He also lends his voice to Nobunaga Oda in the video game franchises Samurai Warriors and Warriors Orochi, and provides Japanese dub voices for Hollywood actors, among them Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Luke Perry, and David Duchovny, having additionally been the first Japanese dub artist for both Daniel Craig and Andy Lau early in their careers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jūrōta Kosugi known for?
Kosugi is widely known for voicing Arlong, the fishman pirate captain who leads the arc set in Arlong Park during the East Blue Saga of One Piece. He is also recognized for playing Asuma Sarutobi in Naruto.
Does Jūrōta Kosugi voice more than one character in One Piece?
Yes, in addition to his well-known role as Arlong, Kosugi also voices the character Scorpion in the One Piece anime. Both roles sit within a career built on tough, commanding character types.
What other anime characters has Jūrōta Kosugi voiced?
Kosugi voices Akio Ohtori in Revolutionary Girl Utena, Isamu Kenmochi in Kindaichi Case Files, and Jotaro Kujo in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA. He also plays Big Zenki in the Zenki anime.
What video game roles has Jūrōta Kosugi played?
Kosugi voices Nobunaga Oda across the Samurai Warriors and Warriors Orochi video game franchises. Born in Yokohama on December 19, 1957, he has spent decades voicing tough, commanding characters.
Which Hollywood actors has Jūrōta Kosugi dubbed in Japanese?
Kosugi provides Japanese dub voices for Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Luke Perry, and David Duchovny. He was also the first Japanese dub artist for both Daniel Craig and Andy Lau early in their careers.
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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:
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- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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