Taiki Matsuno
Voice ActorTaiki Matsuno was a Tokyo-born Japanese actor and voice performer who voiced Jotto and Alan for the Japanese cast of One Piece, the Toei Animation anime. Signed to Aoni Production, he built a long career across anime and games before his death in 2024.
One Piece Role
Matsuno voiced the characters Jotto and Alan in the Japanese-language version of One Piece, adding to a catalog of anime roles that spanned decades. His work on the series sat alongside a much larger body of dubbing and voice credits built across Japanese television and games.
Career and Notable Roles
Matsuno originated Hajime Kindaichi for the Kindaichi Case Files franchise and played Kōga throughout Inuyasha, while also serving as the Japanese-dub voice of SpongeBob SquarePants beginning with its first film. He additionally voiced Tart in Fresh Pretty Cure!, took on Agumon for Digimon Savers, played Shurikenger in Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger, and lent his voice to Ling Tong and Liu Shan across the Dynasty Warriors and Warriors Orochi games. He died of a cerebral hemorrhage in June 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Taiki Matsuno voice in SpongeBob?
Matsuno served as the Japanese-dub voice of SpongeBob SquarePants himself, starting with the character's first film.
Who is Taiki Matsuno?
Taiki Matsuno was a Tokyo-born Japanese actor and voice performer signed to Aoni Production who voiced Jotto and Alan in the Japanese cast of One Piece before his death in 2024.
What other major anime roles did Taiki Matsuno play?
Matsuno originated Hajime Kindaichi for the Kindaichi Case Files franchise and played Kōga throughout Inuyasha, two of the long-running character roles that defined his career.
What video game characters did Taiki Matsuno voice?
Matsuno voiced Agumon in Digimon Savers and lent his voice to Ling Tong and Liu Shan across the Dynasty Warriors and Warriors Orochi games.
How did Taiki Matsuno die?
Matsuno died of a cerebral hemorrhage in June 2024, bringing an end to a decades-long career in Japanese anime and games.
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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