An actor with an intense and diverse voice, recognized in the business as Tomokazu Sugita, was born on 11 October 1980 in Saitama prefecture of Japan. Sugita started his career in voice acting at age 17, giving his voice as a gift announcement narrator in the popular retro TV series Kamen Rider. Later, he played many outstanding roles in his vast career, like Gintoki Sakata in Gintama and Joseph Joestar in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. He is now a big name in the Seiyuu industry of Japan, having played such memorable roles.
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Tomokazu Sugita’s most famous works as a voice actor
During his long-running career, Sugita has done many notable roles, which made him appear at the top of the working sector as a prominent seiyuu. Here are some of his most memorable projects:
- Charlotte Katakuri is a strong and dignified combatant In One Piece, famous for his predictive capabilities, faithfulness, and Mochi-Mochi Devil Fruit powers.
- Gyomei Himejima is depicted in Demon Slayer as a blind person who possesses incredible strength and employs the Breath of Stone technique.
- Gintoki Sakata is a lazy but talented warrior who leads the Yorozuya in Gintama and is recognized for his silver hair.
- Joseph Joestar, the cunning trickster and such an unforgettable fighter of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, is best known for his sense of humor and Hermit Purple Stand—a projection of psychic power he uses, which is also a signature element of this series.
- Escanor, the Sin of Pride and Lion of The Seven Deadly Sins is a fierce warrior with powers of the sun.
- Brock the Gym Leader of Pewter City in Pokémon and is seen as a great authority on Rock-type Pokémon.
Tomokazu Sugita Popular Dialogues
Throughout his career, Sugita has worked on many crazy good characters, so it’s evident that he must play some iconic lines.
- Joseph Joestar: “Your next line is… ‘Oh my God!’”
- Escanor: “Who decided that?”
- Gyomei Himejima: “How painful it must’ve been…Namu Amida Butsu.”
- Gintoki Sakata: “The problem with having a good time is that it always ends.”
- Kyon: “The world isn’t as bad as you think.”
