Tomokazu Sugita
Voice ActorTomokazu Sugita is a Japanese voice actor and author whose deep bass voice and ad-lib style have made him a genre mainstay since 1998. He voices lead character Taro Sakamoto in the Japanese version of Sakamoto Days.
Sakamoto Days Role
Sugita provides the Japanese voice of Taro Sakamoto, the retired hitman at the center of Sakamoto Days, the TMS Entertainment adaptation of Yuto Suzuki's manga. The lead casting places him at the heart of the franchise, drawing on his trademark deep, distinctive delivery.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Sakamoto Days, Sugita is a genre-defining leading man, best known for voicing the wisecracking samurai Gintoki Sakata across the Gintama franchise, along with Joseph Joestar in the long-running JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. He has worked continuously since his 1998 debut and has also published as an author.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Tomokazu Sugita voice in Sakamoto Days?
Sugita provides the Japanese voice of Taro Sakamoto, the retired hitman at the center of Sakamoto Days, the TMS Entertainment adaptation of Yuto Suzuki's manga. The lead casting places him at the heart of the franchise, built around his trademark deep, distinctive delivery.
What is Tomokazu Sugita best known for?
Sugita is a genre-defining leading man best known for voicing the wisecracking samurai Gintoki Sakata across the Gintama franchise. That role has made him one of the most recognizable names in Japanese voice acting.
What other anime has Tomokazu Sugita been in?
Alongside Gintama, Sugita voices Joseph Joestar in the long-running JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. His career has run continuously since his debut, giving him a deep resume of major franchise roles.
When did Tomokazu Sugita start voice acting?
Sugita made his debut in 1998 and has worked continuously in the industry since. He was born in 1980, making his career span nearly three decades by the time Sakamoto Days aired.
What is Tomokazu Sugita's voice known for?
Sugita is known throughout the industry for his deep bass voice and his ad-lib style of delivery, traits that have made him a genre mainstay since 1998. Outside voice acting, he has also published work as an author.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Sakamoto Days anime series, manga, and official materials. Sakamoto Days was created by Yuto Suzuki, published by Shueisha, and animated by TMS Entertainment. All rights to Sakamoto Days and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byYuto Suzuki
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byTMS Entertainment
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