Hiroshi Kitadani
Voice ActorHiroshi Kitadani is a Japanese anime theme song singer, a member of the group JAM Project, best recognized for performing several opening themes of the One Piece anime produced by Toei Animation.
One Piece Role
Kitadani has lent his voice to several of One Piece's opening theme songs over the show's long run, including the very first opening and later the fifteenth, twenty-second and twenty-sixth openings. He also teamed with the band Kishidan for the nineteenth opening. These recurring contributions have made him one of the most recognizable musical voices tied to the series.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond One Piece, Kitadani built his career as a vocalist specializing in anime theme music and has spent years working behind the scenes on additional song production. Since the 1990s he has performed as part of JAM Project, a supergroup formed by singers known for anime and tokusatsu theme songs, and his catalog spans numerous series beyond the Straw Hat crew's adventures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiroshi Kitadani's connection to One Piece?
Kitadani has performed several of One Piece's opening theme songs over the show's long run, including the very first opening and later the fifteenth, twenty-second, and twenty-sixth openings. These recurring contributions have made him one of the most recognizable musical voices tied to the series.
Who is Hiroshi Kitadani?
Hiroshi Kitadani is a Japanese anime theme song singer and a member of the group JAM Project, best recognized for performing several One Piece opening themes for Toei Animation's adaptation. He was born in 1968.
What is Hiroshi Kitadani doing now?
Kitadani remains active in the industry, with a career as JAM Project vocalist and anime theme singer running from 1994 to the present. He has also spent years working behind the scenes on additional song production.
What is JAM Project and how is Hiroshi Kitadani involved?
JAM Project is a supergroup formed by singers known for anime and tokusatsu theme songs, and Kitadani has performed as part of it since the 1990s. His catalog with the group spans numerous series beyond the Straw Hat crew's adventures.
Did Hiroshi Kitadani work with any other artists on One Piece opening themes?
Yes, Kitadani teamed with the band Kishidan to perform the nineteenth opening of One Piece. It stands apart from his other One Piece openings, which he performed solo.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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
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