Who Voices Kizaru Admiral In The Anime Dub?

2025-08-25 22:17:57 122

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Quinn
Quinn
2025-08-26 05:30:00
I tend to pay attention to voice casts when a character has such a distinctive personality, and Kizaru is a classic example. The Japanese VA who brought him to life was Unshō Ishizuka, whose work on 'One Piece' gave Kizaru that languid, almost amused menace. After hearing that original performance, the English dub felt like a translation of mood as much as words.

In the English dub used by Funimation, Christopher R. Sabat handles Kizaru’s lines. Sabat is great at modulating tone — he makes Kizaru sound like someone who’s perpetually unimpressed but could flip a switch in a heartbeat. One useful thing I do is compare short clips (like Kizaru’s first major confrontation) in both languages to study how pauses and inflection change the scene’s impact. Also keep in mind that credits can vary across releases, so check the episode or game credits if you want the definitive cast for that version.
Helena
Helena
2025-08-26 07:47:24
Every time Kizaru shows up in 'One Piece' I grin — that lazy, drawled delivery is so distinct. In the original Japanese version, Kizaru (Borsalino) was voiced by Unshō Ishizuka, whose calm-but-ominous tone really defined the character for me. Ishizuka’s performance made even idle lines feel dangerous and oddly charming.

If you’re asking about the English dub, the more widely known Funimation/English-dubbed Kizaru is voiced by Christopher R. Sabat. Sabat captures that same laid-back menace, leaning into the slow, almost bored cadence that makes Kizaru unforgettable. Fun tip: listen to the Marineford scenes or the Sabaody Archipelago appearance — you’ll hear the contrast between the silky cadence and sudden authority that both actors play so well. If you’re checking a streaming site, look at the episode credits to confirm which dub/version you’re hearing, since video games and special releases sometimes use different cast members.
Piper
Piper
2025-08-26 09:03:55
I got hooked on 'One Piece' partly because of how interesting the Admirals are, and Kizaru’s voice is a big part of that. In Japanese, he was voiced by Unshō Ishizuka — a veteran with that warm but uncanny gravitas. His performance made Kizaru feel leisurely and frightening at once.

For the English-language dub most fans watch, Christopher R. Sabat provides Kizaru’s voice. Sabat’s take keeps the same sleepy-yet-deadly vibe and fits the character’s visual style. I usually queue a few Kizaru fights when I want to admire voice acting choices; the way the actor stretches syllables and then snaps into seriousness is a neat lesson in contrast. If you’re comparing versions, watch the same scene in both languages to appreciate the different flavors each actor brings.
Knox
Knox
2025-08-29 06:29:13
Kizaru’s sleepy, syrupy delivery is one of those things that sticks with you, and the voice actors get a lot of credit. In the original Japanese release of 'One Piece' he was voiced by Unshō Ishizuka. For the English dub that most people stream, Christopher R. Sabat provides the voice, nailing that slow, almost teasing cadence.

If you want to hear the difference, pick a short scene like Kizaru’s appearance at Sabaody and listen to both tracks back-to-back — it’s like studying two different acting approaches to the same oddly charismatic villain.
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