Tetsuya Kakihara
Voice ActorJapanese performer Tetsuya Kakihara works as a voice actor and recording artist under the agency Zynchro, and lent his voice to the character Gardoa in the Japanese version of One Piece.
One Piece Role
Kakihara voiced Gardoa in the original Japanese-language version of One Piece, adding the part to a resume filled with spirited, high-energy male characters. The role sits alongside a wider body of anime work built on the same vocal intensity that made him a recognizable name among fans of long-running action series like One Piece, animated by Toei Animation.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in December 1982, Kakihara left 81 Produce and now works under his own agency, Zynchro, founded in 2013. Signed to the Kiramune music label, he has released solo albums and singles, starting with the theme song he sang for Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East. On screen he is best recognized for playing fiery, headstrong young men, most notably Natsu Dragneel in Fairy Tail, and he has also taken lead parts in otome video games such as Amnesia and Danganronpa V3, plus assorted boys' love audio dramas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Tetsuya Kakihara voice in One Piece?
Kakihara voiced Gardoa in the original Japanese-language version of One Piece, an anime animated by Toei Animation. The role adds to a resume filled with spirited, high-energy male characters.
What is Tetsuya Kakihara's most famous role?
Kakihara is best recognized for playing fiery, headstrong young men, most notably Natsu Dragneel in Fairy Tail. That role built on the vocal intensity that has made him a recognizable name in long-running action anime.
What record label is Tetsuya Kakihara signed to?
Kakihara is signed to the Kiramune music label, where he has released solo albums and singles. His discography began with the theme song he sang for Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East.
What talent agency represents Tetsuya Kakihara?
Kakihara left 81 Produce and now works under his own agency, Zynchro, which he founded in 2013. Born in December 1982, he had already built a substantial career in anime before starting the agency.
What video games has Tetsuya Kakihara voiced?
Kakihara has taken lead parts in otome video games such as Amnesia and Danganronpa V3. He has also worked in assorted boys' love audio dramas.
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.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
All rights belong to their respective owners.
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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