Kouichi Sakaguchi

Acting Born Feb 10, 1968 Tokyo, Japan 68 credits

Biography

Kouichi Sakaguchi is a Japanese voice actor born on February 10, 1968, in Tokyo, Japan, and is affiliated with 81 Produce. He is known for his acting work with numerous credits in film and television. In the Pokémon anime series, he voiced Jessie's Arbok in both the Japanese and English language versions up until episode six of the Hoenn series, where the character was released to protect a herd of Koffing and Ekans from a hunter. During the Orange League series, he voiced Electabuzz, the Pokémon of Orange Crew leader and champion Drake. Later in the Hoenn League series, he provided the voice for Morrison's Steelix in both the Japanese and English language versions.

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Career

Career overview

Kouichi Sakaguchi is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with 81 Produce. Born on February 10, 1968, in Tokyo, Japan, he is known for his acting work across a range of credits in film and television.

In the Pokémon anime, Sakaguchi held a recurring role in both the Japanese and English-language versions. He voiced Jessie's Arbok until Episode 6 of the Hoenn series, in which Arbok and its companion Weezing were released to help protect a herd of Koffing and Ekans that had been captured by a hunter. Additionally, he appeared in the Orange League series to voice Electabuzz, the Pokémon belonging to the Orange Crew leader and champion Drake. He later reappeared during the Hoenn League series, providing the voice for Morrison's Steelix in both the Japanese and English-language versions.

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Frequent co-stars

Katsuyuki Konishi 4 shared titles

Mitsuki Saiga 3 shared titles

Kazuhiro Nakata 3 shared titles

Yuji Ueda 3 shared titles

Mayumi Izuka 3 shared titles

Shin-ichiro Miki 3 shared titles

Nobuyuki Hiyama 2 shared titles

Norio Wakamoto 2 shared titles

Kan Tanaka 2 shared titles

Kenji Hamada 2 shared titles

Career timeline

2025

Aichaku

2023

Kaina of the Great Snow SeaThe Girl from the Other Side

2022

Urusei YatsuraMobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island

2021

Gintama: The Very Final

2018

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin VI – Rise of the Red Comet

2016

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin IV – Eve of DestinyMobile Suit Gundam: The Origin III - Dawn of Rebellion

2015

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin II - Artesia's Sorrow

2014

Ressha Sentai ToQgerDragon CollectionOreca BattleCaptain Earth

2013

Attack on TitanGintama: The Final Chapter - Be Forever Yorozuya

2012

Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters

2011

Usagi Drop

2010

Tensou Sentai GoseigerGintama: The Movie

2009

Samurai Sentai ShinkengerEden of the East

2008

Engine Sentai Go-OngerBlade of the ImmortalAllison & LilliaSands of DestructionKamen Rider Den-O: Final Trilogy Special Edition

2007

Juken Sentai GekirangerGigantic FormulaBaccano!

2006

D.Gray-manGoGo Sentai BoukengerGintamaPokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

2005

MÄR: Märchen Awakens RomanceMÄR: Märchen Awakens RomancePokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

2004

Tokusou Sentai DekarangerMy-HimeBurst Angel

2003

Bakuryu Sentai AbarangerStellvia of the UniverseNinja Scroll: The SeriesWonder Bebil-kunNinpuu Sentai Hurricaneger vs. Gaoranger

2002

Duel Masters.hack.hack.hackChobits

2001

Hyakujuu Sentai GaorangerBaki the GrapplerPokémon 4EverInitial D: Third StageHyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger: The Fire Mountain Roars

2000

Pokémon 3: The MovieStrange DawnAh! My Goddess: The Movie

1999

Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure

1998

Nightwalker: The Midnight DetectivePikachu's Vacation

1971

Kamen RiderKamen Rider

Full Filmography

68 titles

Aichaku (2025) as Nobu
Kaina of the Great Snow Sea (2023) as Middle-aged man (voice)
The Girl from the Other Side (2023) as Captain (voice)
Urusei Yatsura (2022) as Nagisa's Dad (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island (2022) as Tem Ray (voice)
Gintama: The Very Final (2021) as Prince Hata (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin VI – Rise of the Red Comet (2018) as Tem Ray (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin IV – Eve of Destiny (2016) as Tem Ray (voice)
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin III - Dawn of Rebellion (2016) as Tem Ray (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin II - Artesia's Sorrow (2015) as Tem Ray (voice)
Ressha Sentai ToQger (2014) as Stove Shadow (voice)
Dragon Collection (2014)
Oreca Battle (2014) as Pandora
Captain Earth (2014) as Peter Westvillage
Attack on Titan (2013) as Dieter Ness (voice)
Gintama: The Final Chapter - Be Forever Yorozuya (2013) as Musashi (voice)
Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters (2012) as Omochiloid (voice)
Usagi Drop (2011) as Hideyuki Maeda (voice)
Tensou Sentai Goseiger (2010) as Bakutofuji-ER of the Timer (voice)
Gintama: The Movie (2010) as Prince Hata (voice)
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger (2009) as Azemidoro (voice)
Eden of the East (2009) as Manager (voice)
Engine Sentai Go-Onger (2008) as Yatai Banki (voice)
Blade of the Immortal (2008) as Nagasakiya (voice)
Allison & Lillia (2008) as (voice)
Sands of Destruction (2008) as Bird Beastman Follower
Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Trilogy Special Edition (2008) as Mole Imagin (voice)
Juken Sentai Gekiranger (2007) as Moriya (voice)
Gigantic Formula (2007) as Marco (voice)
Baccano! (2007) as Nile (voice)
D.Gray-man (2006)
GoGo Sentai Boukenger (2006) as Akutagami (voice)
Gintama (2006)
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006) as Okutank (voice)
MÄR: Märchen Awakens Romance (2005) as Poco
MÄR: Märchen Awakens Romance (2005) as Edward
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005) as Hellgar (voice)
Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004) as Pouchien Bolapen (voice)
My-Hime (2004)
Burst Angel (2004)
Bakuryu Sentai Abaranger (2003) as Trinoid 11: Ayameganezumi (voice)
Stellvia of the Universe (2003)
Ninja Scroll: The Series (2003)
Wonder Bebil-kun (2003) as Pupe (voice)
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger vs. Gaoranger (2003) as Duke Org Yabaiba (voice)
Mazinkaiser vs Great Darkness General (2003) as Airplane Captain / General Julius Caesar (voice)
Duel Masters (2002) as Mikuni (voice)
.hack (2002) as Warrior (voice)
.hack (2002) as Salue (voice)
.hack (2002) as Swordsman (voice)
Chobits (2002) as Police officer (voice)
Ai Yori Aoshi (2002) as Tanaka (voice)
Jing: King of Bandits (2002) as Crash d'Ice (voice)
Jing: King of Bandits (2002)
Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (2001) as Yabaiba
Baki the Grappler (2001) as Jack Hanma (voice)
Pokémon 4Ever (2001) as Strike (voice)
Initial D: Third Stage (2001) as Man (voice)
Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger: The Fire Mountain Roars (2001) as Yabaiba (voice)
Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger VS Super Sentai (2001) as Yabaiba (voice)
Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000) as Cameraman (voice)
Strange Dawn (2000) as Tessel
Ah! My Goddess: The Movie (2000) as Kawada (voice)
Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure (1999) as Toshihiko Izawa
Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective (1998) as Akiba Koichi
Pikachu's Vacation (1998) as Arbok (voice)
Kamen Rider (1971) as Mole Imagin (voice)
Kamen Rider (1971) as Knife Ganma (voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Kouichi Sakaguchi best known for?

Kouichi Sakaguchi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Happy Ghost (1984), Ressha Sentai ToQger (2014), Dragon Collection (2014), Oreca Battle (2014).

When and where was Kouichi Sakaguchi born?

Kouichi Sakaguchi was born on February 10, 1968 in Tokyo, Japan.

How many credits does Kouichi Sakaguchi have?

Kouichi Sakaguchi has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.

What is Kouichi Sakaguchi's background in cinema and television?