Jinbe in One Piece was originally voiced by Daisuke Gōri in Japanese before the role was later taken over by Katsuhisa Hōki following Gōri’s passing. In the English dub, Jinbe is voiced by Daniel Baugh. As the honorable helmsman of the Straw Hat Pirates and one of the most respected figures in the series, Jinbe became beloved for his wisdom, strength, and unwavering loyalty. All three actors contributed significantly to the character’s commanding presence and emotional depth throughout the anime. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Japanese Voice Actor: Daisuke Gōri / Katsuhisa Hōki

Date of Birth

  • Daisuke Gōri — February 8, 1952 – January 17, 2010.
  • Katsuhisa Hōki — October 30, 1946. (en.wikipedia.org)

About Daisuke

Daisuke Gōri was a legendary Japanese voice actor known for his powerful deep voice and commanding performances. He originated the role of Jinbe in One Piece, immediately establishing the character’s imposing authority and emotional warmth. Gōri’s portrayal gave Jinbe a sense of dignity and wisdom that resonated strongly with fans during the character’s early appearances. (en.wikipedia.org)

About Katsuhisa

Following Gōri’s passing, veteran actor Katsuhisa Hōki inherited the role of Jinbe. Hōki maintained the character’s calm authority while gradually making the role his own through a more measured and emotionally reflective performance style. His portrayal became especially important during Jinbe’s later development and official inclusion in the Straw Hat Pirates. (en.wikipedia.org)

Hometown

  • Daisuke Gōri — Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Katsuhisa Hōki — Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

Career Highlights

Daisuke Gōri

Daisuke Gōri voiced numerous iconic anime characters throughout his legendary career, including major roles in Dragon Ball Z, Mobile Fighter G Gundam, and Kinnikuman. His role as Jinbe became one of his final major performances before his passing in 2010.

Katsuhisa Hōki

Katsuhisa Hōki is known for major roles in Kingdom Hearts, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Bleach. His portrayal of Jinbe earned praise for preserving the character’s strength and emotional sincerity while guiding the role into the later eras of One Piece.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented major credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Daisuke Gōri — Television Anime

  • One Piece — Jinbe (original voice)
  • Dragon Ball Z — Mr. Satan / Ox-King
  • Kinnikuman — Robin Mask
  • Mobile Fighter G Gundam — Dozle Zabi
  • Fist of the North Star — Uighur
  • City Hunter — Umibōzu

Katsuhisa Hōki — Television Anime

  • One Piece — Jinbe
  • Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — Bald
  • Bleach — Baraggan Louisenbairn
  • Kingdom Hearts — Xehanort (Japanese dub)
  • Baki — Doppo Orochi
  • Golden Kamuy — Narration / Additional Roles

Video Games

  • One Piece Pirate Warriors series — Jinbe
  • Jump Force — Jinbe
  • Granblue Fantasy — Guest Voices
  • Dragon Ball Games — Additional Voices

Critical Reception

Both Japanese portrayals of Jinbe received widespread praise from fans. Daisuke Gōri’s original performance established Jinbe’s iconic deep, authoritative presence, while Katsuhisa Hōki successfully carried the character forward with emotional maturity and quiet strength. Fans especially praised Jinbe’s dramatic scenes involving Ace, Luffy, and Fish-Man Island, where the performances emphasized the character’s wisdom and compassion.

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English Voice Actor: Daniel Baugh

Date of Birth

Daniel Baugh’s exact birth date has not been publicly documented.

About Daniel

Daniel Baugh is an American voice actor known for portraying strong, authoritative, and emotionally grounded characters in anime and video games. His portrayal of Jinbe in the English dub of One Piece earned widespread praise for capturing the character’s calm wisdom, immense strength, and deep loyalty to Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates. Baugh’s rich vocal delivery helped establish Jinbe as one of the most respected and dependable presences in the English adaptation. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

United States.

Career Highlights

Daniel Baugh became widely recognized among anime fans through major roles in One Piece, Borderlands 3, and World of Warcraft-related projects. His role as Jinbe showcased his ability to portray emotionally mature mentor-type characters while maintaining commanding dramatic presence during major battle scenes and emotional story arcs.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • One Piece — Jinbe
  • Dragon Ball Super — Additional Voices
  • The Rising of the Shield Hero — Additional Voices
  • Fruits Basket — Additional Voices
  • Fire Force — Additional Voices
  • Attack on Titan — Additional Voices
  • Black Clover — Additional Voices

Video Games

  • Borderlands 3 — Additional Voices
  • World of Warcraft — Voice Roles
  • Smite — Additional Voices
  • Paladins — Additional Voices
  • One Piece Odyssey — Jinbe

Critical Reception

Daniel Baugh’s portrayal of Jinbe received strong praise from English dub viewers for preserving the character’s calm authority and emotional sincerity. Fans especially appreciated his performances during Jinbe’s emotional scenes involving Ace, Marineford, and Luffy’s recovery after the war. Many viewers considered Baugh’s deep and composed vocal performance an excellent match for Jinbe’s honorable personality and leadership qualities.

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Published by Limarc Ambalina

Limarc Ambalina is the founder of Japan Bound, a website covering all things Japan — from travel and culture to anime, manga, and pop culture. He is also the Director of Content at ISNation and the former VP of Editorial at HackerNoon. Based in Japan, he has been writing about Japanese life and entertainment since 2019, growing the site to over 2.4 million views.

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