Shigenori Sōya
Voice ActorShigenori Sōya is a Japanese voice actor from Nagano Prefecture who works with the talent agency 81 Produce, best known for voicing the fortune-telling pirate captain Basil Hawkins in the One Piece anime from Toei Animation.
One Piece Role
Sōya voices Basil Hawkins, the straw-doll-wielding, tarot-reading captain of the Hawkins Pirates who debuted as one of the eleven Supernovas at the Sabaody Archipelago. It stands as his most recognized One Piece credit, fitting the pattern of supporting and antagonist roles that make up much of his career in anime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Shigenori Sōya voice in One Piece?
Shigenori Sōya voices Basil Hawkins, the straw-doll-wielding, tarot-reading captain of the Hawkins Pirates who debuted as one of the eleven Supernovas at the Sabaody Archipelago.
What talent agency represents Shigenori Sōya?
Sōya is affiliated with the agency 81 Produce, where he has built a career centered on supporting characters across numerous television and film anime productions.
Where is Shigenori Sōya from?
Sōya hails from Nagano Prefecture in Japan, where he built his career as a voice actor known for supporting and antagonist roles.
When did Shigenori Sōya begin his voice acting career?
Sōya has worked professionally as a voice actor since 1996, a career that includes his role as Basil Hawkins in One Piece.
Who is Shigenori Sōya?
Shigenori Sōya is a Japanese voice actor from Nagano Prefecture, affiliated with the talent agency 81 Produce. He is best known for voicing Basil Hawkins in the One Piece anime from Toei Animation.
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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:
- 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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