Takeshi Kusao
Voice ActorTakeshi Kusao, born in Tokorozawa, Saitama in 1965, is a longtime Japanese voice actor, on-screen performer, and singer affiliated with Aoni Production, voicing Muchigoro and Agotogi in Toei Animation's One Piece.
One Piece Role
Kusao voices Muchigoro, a member of the Red Arrows Pirates who appears in the film Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island, and Agotogi, the leader of the Agotogi Sand Merchants, a gang who tried to kidnap a young Princess Vivi roughly a decade before her return to Arabasta. Both roles are relatively minor entries in an otherwise expansive body of anime work.
Career and Notable Roles
Kusao is best known as the voice of Trunks across the Dragon Ball Z franchise and of Hanamichi Sakuragi in Slam Dunk. His many other signature roles include Ryo Sanada in Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, Parn in Record of Lodoss War, Ky Kiske in the Guilty Gear game series, and Mao in Code Geass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Takeshi Kusao voice in One Piece?
Takeshi Kusao voices Muchigoro, a member of the Red Arrows Pirates who appears in the film Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island, and Agotogi, leader of the Agotogi Sand Merchants gang in One Piece. Agotogi's crew tried to kidnap a young Princess Vivi roughly a decade before her return to Arabasta.
Who does Takeshi Kusao voice in Dragon Ball Z?
Takeshi Kusao is best known as the voice of Trunks across the Dragon Ball Z franchise. It stands as one of his most widely recognized roles alongside his more minor parts in One Piece.
What other major anime roles has Takeshi Kusao played?
Beyond Dragon Ball Z, Takeshi Kusao voices Hanamichi Sakuragi in Slam Dunk, Ryo Sanada in Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, and Parn in Record of Lodoss War. These roles span action leads across several long-running anime franchises.
What video game character does Takeshi Kusao voice?
In the Guilty Gear video game series, Takeshi Kusao voices the character Ky Kiske. It is one of several game roles that sit alongside his extensive anime credits, including Mao in Code Geass.
When did Takeshi Kusao begin his career?
Takeshi Kusao was born in Tokorozawa, Saitama, in 1965 and has worked as a voice actor since 1987. He is affiliated with the talent agency Aoni Production.
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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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