Kōichi Hashimoto facts for kids

Kōichi Hashimoto (橋本 晃一, Hashimoto Kōichi, born Yōichi Mitsuhashi (三橋 洋一, Mitsuhashi Yōichi), January 12, 1953) is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator. He was born on January 12, 1953, in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. His birth name is Yōichi Mitsuhashi.

Kōichi Hashimoto is known for lending his voice to many popular animated characters in Japan. He has worked with several talent agencies over the years, including Arts Vision and Ken Production. Currently, he is affiliated with Umikaze.

What Does a Voice Actor Do?

A voice actor is someone who uses their voice to bring characters to life. They perform voices for animated movies, TV shows, video games, and even radio dramas. It's a very important job because their voice helps tell the story and makes the characters feel real.

Kōichi Hashimoto has voiced characters in many different types of media. He is especially famous for his roles in popular anime series that many kids and teens enjoy.

Famous Voices: Kōichi Hashimoto's Roles

Kōichi Hashimoto has voiced many memorable characters. Here are some of his most well-known roles in television shows, movies, and video games.

Voices in TV Animation

Kōichi Hashimoto has been a part of many classic and modern anime TV series.

• 1983: In Captain Tsubasa, he voiced Genzō Wakabayashi, a talented soccer goalkeeper.
• 1986: He played Cygnus Hyōga in Saint Seiya, a brave warrior who controls ice.
• 2000: In One Piece, he voiced characters like Captain Kuro and Sai.

He also lent his voice to characters in:

• Ippatsu Kanta-kun (Hisashi Gohigō)
• Aura Battler Dunbine (Fei Chenka)
• Katri, Girl of the Meadows (Biriyami)
• Blue Comet SPT Layzner (Bohn, Derol)
• Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin (Wilson)
• High School! Kimengumi (Kyūma Taku)
• City Hunter (Announcer)
• Mister Ajikko (Akihiko)
• Mobile Fighter G Gundam (Wong Yunfat)
• Sailor Moon S (Kakusui Yakushiji)
• Rurouni Kenshin (Kanekura)
• Detective Conan (Junko's father (Yoshiaki Hara))
• Beet the Vandel Buster (Barasa)

Voices in Animated Movies

Kōichi Hashimoto has also voiced characters in several animated films.

• He reprised his role as Genzō Wakabayashi in the Captain Tsubasa series movies.
• He also voiced Cygnus Hyōga in the Saint Seiya series movies.
• In Doraemon: Nobita's Monstrous Underwater Castle (1983), he was an Ocean Dweller.
• He was also a Future Time Patroller in Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan (1989).

Voices in Video Games

Kōichi Hashimoto has brought his characters to life in video games too.

• In Captain Tsubasa 5: Hasha no Shogo Campione, he voiced Alcion and Genzo Wakabayashi.
• He also voiced Cygnus Hyōga in the game Saint Seiya: Sanctuary Jūnikyū Hen (2005).

Other Voice Work

Beyond anime and games, Kōichi Hashimoto has also worked on:

• Radio Dramas: He voiced C-3PO in the Japanese radio drama version of Star Wars.

See also

In Spanish: Kōichi Hashimoto para niños