Doug Erholtz
Voice ActorDoug Erholtz is an American voice actor best known in the Bleach franchise for voicing Gin Ichimaru, captain of the Third Division, in the English-language dub.
Bleach Role
Erholtz voices Gin Ichimaru, the perpetually smiling captain of the Third Division whose true loyalties become a central mystery of the series, in the English dub of Bleach. He also provides the English voice of Kisuke Urahara, the former captain turned shopkeeper, across the main continuity and related expanded-universe material.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Bleach, Erholtz has voiced Squall Leonhart across the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts games, played Inspector Zenigata in Lupin the Third, and taken on Jean Pierre Polnareff for both JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders and Golden Wind. He has also lent his voice to TK Takaishi in Digimon Adventure 02, Asuma Sarutobi and Kankuro in Naruto, and Hamrio Musica in Rave Master.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Doug Erholtz voice?
In the English dub of Bleach, Doug Erholtz voices Gin Ichimaru, the perpetually smiling captain of the Third Division. He also provides the English voice of Kisuke Urahara, the former captain turned shopkeeper, across the main continuity and related material.
What is Doug Erholtz's most famous role?
Erholtz is widely known for voicing Gin Ichimaru in Bleach, whose true loyalties become a central mystery of the series. He is also recognized for playing Squall Leonhart across the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts games.
What other anime characters has Doug Erholtz voiced?
Erholtz has played Jean Pierre Polnareff in both JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders and Golden Wind, along with TK Takaishi in Digimon Adventure 02. He also voices Asuma Sarutobi and Kankuro in Naruto.
Has Doug Erholtz voiced characters in franchises like Lupin the Third?
Yes, Erholtz plays Inspector Zenigata in Lupin the Third. He has also voiced Hamrio Musica in Rave Master, adding to a career spanning numerous anime dubbing projects since 1996.
When did Doug Erholtz begin his voice acting career?
Doug Erholtz has been active in voice acting since 1996. Over that span he has built a career voicing both anime characters like Gin Ichimaru in Bleach and video game characters like Squall Leonhart.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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