Toshiyuki Morikawa
Voice ActorToshiyuki Morikawa is a prolific Japanese voice actor who provided the voices of Eneru, Hatchan, and Scopper Gaban in the Toei Animation series One Piece, alongside a long list of major anime and game roles built since 1987.
One Piece Role
Morikawa lent his voice to several characters across the One Piece anime, most notably the antagonist Eneru during the Skypiea arc, along with Hatchan of the Arlong Pirates and the shipwright Scopper Gaban. His deep, commanding voice made him well suited to imposing figures like Eneru.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond One Piece, Morikawa is known for voicing Sephiroth in both the Final Fantasy series and the Kingdom Hearts franchise, along with Dante for Devil May Cry, Naraku in Inuyasha, and Isshin Kurosaki in Bleach, among a wide range of other major anime and video game parts. He founded the talent agency Axlone in 2011 and continues to work as a singer and narrator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Toshiyuki Morikawa voice?
Toshiyuki Morikawa lent his voice to Eneru, Hatchan, and Scopper Gaban across the One Piece anime, with Eneru as his most notable part during the Skypiea arc. His deep, commanding voice made him well suited to such imposing figures.
What other major anime and game roles has Toshiyuki Morikawa played besides One Piece?
Beyond One Piece, Toshiyuki Morikawa is known for voicing Sephiroth in both the Final Fantasy series and Kingdom Hearts, along with Dante in Devil May Cry, Naraku in Inuyasha, and Isshin Kurosaki in Bleach.
What talent agency did Toshiyuki Morikawa found?
Toshiyuki Morikawa founded the talent agency Axlone in 2011. He works through Axlone as a voice actor, though his broader entertainment career began decades earlier.
When did Toshiyuki Morikawa start his voice acting career?
Toshiyuki Morikawa was born in 1967 and has worked in voice acting since 1987. His career spans decades across major anime and video game franchises.
Does Toshiyuki Morikawa work in areas besides voice acting?
Yes, alongside voice acting, Toshiyuki Morikawa continues to work as a singer and narrator. His career in these areas has run parallel to his prolific work across anime and video games since 1987.
Related Reading
See all
The Most Popular Women of One Piece: A Fan's Journey Through Anime's Greatest Female Characters...
When I first decided to commit to watching One Piece seriously, I knew I was embarking on one of anime's longest and most beloved series. With over 100...
Super Saiyan Pubes: The Song About Where Super Saiyan Hair Actually Goes
The transformation everyone knows, the follow-up question nobody would touch. Why we made a smooth R&B track about the golden glow Dragon Ball never talks about....
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.
Official resources:
Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate
Daddy Jim Headquarters maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.