Tetsuya Kakihara
Voice ActorTetsuya Kakihara, born in 1982, is a Japanese voice actor who also performs as a singer, widely known for voicing Natsu Dragneel in Fairy Tail, and who also appears in Bleach.
Bleach Role
Kakihara voices Ggio Vega, a fraccion serving under Espada Tia Harribel, and Shinji Iijima in Bleach. Both roles let him bring the fierce, energetic delivery that has become his trademark across the anime he's worked on.
Career and Notable Roles
Kakihara is best known for voicing Natsu Dragneel in Fairy Tail and has also played Shin in the Amnesia otome games, along with K1-B0 from Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony. Beyond acting he performs as a singer, having left 81 Produce to found his own agency, Zynchro, in 2013, and released several albums under the Kiramune music label.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Tetsuya Kakihara voice in Bleach?
Kakihara voices Ggio Vega, a fraccion serving under Espada Tia Harribel, and Shinji Iijima in Bleach. Both roles let him bring the fierce, energetic delivery that has become his trademark.
What is Tetsuya Kakihara best known for?
Kakihara is best known for voicing Natsu Dragneel in Fairy Tail. It's the role that made him one of the more recognizable voice actors of his generation, alongside his fierce, energetic Bleach parts.
Does Tetsuya Kakihara have a music career?
Yes, beyond acting, Kakihara performs as a singer. He left 81 Produce to found his own agency, Zynchro, in 2013, and has released several albums under the Kiramune music label.
What other anime and game characters has Tetsuya Kakihara voiced?
Kakihara has played Shin in the Amnesia otome games and K1-B0 from Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, credits that sit alongside his singing career under the Zynchro agency.
When did Tetsuya Kakihara begin his voice acting career?
Tetsuya Kakihara, born in 1982, has been active in the industry since 2002, a career of more than two decades spanning voice acting, singing, and his work founding the talent agency Zynchro.
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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