Kenpachi Zaraki in Bleach is voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki in Japanese and by David Lodge and later Patrick Seitz in the English dub. As the fearsome captain of Squad 11, Kenpachi became one of the franchise’s most iconic characters thanks to his overwhelming strength, love of battle, and larger-than-life personality. All three actors helped establish Kenpachi as one of the most memorable warriors in anime history.
Japanese Voice Actor: Fumihiko Tachiki
Date of Birth
April 29, 1961.
About Fumihiko
Fumihiko Tachiki is a legendary Japanese voice actor and narrator known for his deep, commanding voice and powerful performances across anime, games, and television. His portrayal of Kenpachi Zaraki in Bleach perfectly captured the character’s intimidating presence, battle-hungry excitement, and raw charisma. Tachiki’s booming delivery became one of the defining aspects of Kenpachi’s popularity throughout the franchise.
Hometown
Gotō, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
Career Highlights
Fumihiko Tachiki has voiced numerous legendary anime characters throughout his decades-long career. Beyond Bleach, he is widely recognized for major roles in Neon Genesis Evangelion, One Piece, Gintama, Hunter × Hunter, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. His role as Kenpachi remains one of his most internationally recognized performances.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented major credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Bleach — Kenpachi Zaraki
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War — Kenpachi Zaraki
- Neon Genesis Evangelion — Gendō Ikari
- One Piece — Sakazuki (Akainu)
- Gintama — Taizō Hasegawa (Madao)
- Hunter × Hunter — Menthuthuyoupi
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — Sloth
- Mob Psycho 100 — Terada
- Case Closed — Vodka
Video Games
- Bleach: Brave Souls — Kenpachi Zaraki
- Bleach Rebirth of Souls — Kenpachi Zaraki
- Jump Force — Kenpachi Zaraki
- Dynasty Warriors series — Narration / Character Roles
- Persona 4 Arena Ultimax — Additional Voices
- Street Fighter V — Gill
Critical Reception
Fumihiko Tachiki’s portrayal of Kenpachi is widely praised for its overwhelming intensity, charisma, and raw power. Fans especially admire how he conveys Kenpachi’s excitement during battle while also highlighting the character’s hidden loyalty and respect for strong opponents. Many viewers consider Tachiki’s performance inseparable from Kenpachi’s identity.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Kenpachi Zaraki (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Bleach/Kenpachi-Zaraki/)
- Fumihiko Tachiki Profile (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fumihiko_Tachiki)
- Kenpachi Zaraki Character Profile (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenpachi_Zaraki)
- Office Osawa Agency Profile (https://osawa-inc.co.jp/men/tachikifumihiko/)
Social Media
- Agency Profile: https://osawa-inc.co.jp/men/tachikifumihiko/
English Voice Actor: David Lodge / Patrick Seitz
Date of Birth
- David Lodge — July 31, 1963.
- Patrick Seitz — March 17, 1978.
About David
David Lodge was the original English voice of Kenpachi Zaraki throughout most of the original Bleach anime run. His portrayal became legendary among English-speaking fans for its booming intensity, intimidating presence, and battle-crazed enthusiasm. Lodge perfectly captured Kenpachi’s love of combat and larger-than-life personality, helping establish the character as one of the most iconic figures in the franchise. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
About Patrick
Patrick Seitz later assumed the role of Kenpachi Zaraki in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. Already well known for portraying powerful and commanding characters, Seitz brought his own energy to the role while remaining faithful to the spirit that fans associated with Kenpachi. His performance received praise for preserving the character’s overwhelming strength, confidence, and charisma during the final arc of the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Hometown
- David Lodge — California, United States.
- Patrick Seitz — Riverside, California, United States.
Career Highlights
David Lodge
David Lodge built a long career voicing powerful warriors, villains, and authority figures across anime and video games. Beyond Bleach, he is known for major roles in Naruto, World of Warcraft, Mass Effect, and Fire Emblem. His portrayal of Kenpachi remains one of the most beloved performances of his career.
Patrick Seitz
Patrick Seitz became one of the most recognizable voices in anime dubbing through major roles in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, My Hero Academia, and Bleach. His transition into the role of Kenpachi was widely praised by fans during Thousand-Year Blood War.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented major credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.
David Lodge — Television Anime
- Bleach — Kenpachi Zaraki
- Naruto — Jiraiya (select media and games)
- Wolf’s Rain — Hige
- Black Lagoon — Takenaka
- The Seven Deadly Sins — Additional Voices
- Fate/Zero — Additional Voices
- Hellsing Ultimate — Additional Voices
Patrick Seitz — Television Anime
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War — Kenpachi Zaraki
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Dio Brando
- One Piece — Franky
- Dragon Ball Super — Jiren
- My Hero Academia — Endeavor
- Attack on Titan — Keith Shadis
- Kill la Kill — Ira Gamagoori
- Akame ga Kill! — Additional Roles
Video Games
- Bleach: Brave Souls — Kenpachi Zaraki
- Bleach Rebirth of Souls — Kenpachi Zaraki
- Jump Force — Kenpachi Zaraki
- World of Warcraft — Multiple Characters (David Lodge)
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
- Dragon Ball Games — Jiren (Patrick Seitz)
- League of Legends — Voice Roles (Patrick Seitz)
Critical Reception
Both David Lodge and Patrick Seitz received strong praise from Bleach fans for portraying Kenpachi’s intimidating strength and infectious love of battle. Lodge’s original performance became iconic among longtime viewers, while Seitz earned praise for successfully continuing one of anime’s most recognizable roles in Thousand-Year Blood War. Many fans regard both performances as excellent representations of Kenpachi’s fearless and charismatic personality.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Kenpachi Zaraki (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Bleach/Kenpachi-Zaraki/)
- David Lodge Profile (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/David-Lodge/)
- Patrick Seitz Profile (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Patrick-Seitz/)
- IMDb Profiles (https://www.imdb.com/)
- Bleach Official Website (https://bleach-anime.com/)
Social Media
Patrick Seitz
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/Seitz_Unseen
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickseitz/
David Lodge
No verified official public social media accounts were found from reliable public sources.
