Katsuyuki Konishi
Voice ActorKatsuyuki Konishi is a Japanese voice actor who plays two Bleach characters: Keigo Asano and Shuhei Hisagi.
Bleach Role
Konishi voices two very different Bleach characters: Keigo Asano, Ichigo's excitable, powerless classmate who supplies much of the show's comic relief, and Shūhei Hisagi, the tattooed lieutenant of the Ninth Division whose arc turns considerably more serious. Playing both across the same production lets him swing between broad comedy and grounded drama.
Career and Notable Roles
Konishi's breakout came voicing Volfogg in GaoGaiGar, and he has since built a run of high-profile leads: Laxus Dreyar in Fairy Tail, Kamina in Gurren Lagann, Phoenix Ikki during the Hades arc of Saint Seiya, Diavolo in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, and Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer. He won Best Supporting Actor at the ninth Seiyu Awards in 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Katsuyuki Konishi voice in Bleach?
Konishi voices two very different Bleach characters: Keigo Asano, Ichigo's excitable, powerless classmate who supplies much of the show's comic relief, and Shūhei Hisagi, the tattooed lieutenant of the Ninth Division whose arc turns considerably more serious. Playing both lets him swing between broad comedy and grounded drama.
What was Katsuyuki Konishi's breakout role?
Konishi's breakout came voicing Volfogg in GaoGaiGar. It marked the start of a career built on high-profile leads.
What other major anime roles has Katsuyuki Konishi played?
Konishi voices Laxus Dreyar in Fairy Tail and Kamina in Gurren Lagann. Both are among the high-profile leads he has taken on since his breakout.
What recent anime role is Katsuyuki Konishi known for?
Konishi voices Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer and Diavolo in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind. Both are recent additions to a long list of prominent leads.
What awards has Katsuyuki Konishi received?
Konishi won Best Supporting Actor at the ninth Seiyu Awards in 2015. The honor recognized his range across comedic and dramatic roles.
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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