Unsho Ishizuka (石塚 運昇, Ishizuka Unshō, born May 16, 1951 in Katsuyama, Fukui) is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He is currently affiliated with Aoni Production and is an actor who did not participate in the company's voice actor education program. Ishizuka is married though the identity of his spouse is kept secret from the media. His hobbies include tinkering with motorcycles, golf, and taking care of his family's fish tank.
Ishizuka began his interest in acting during high school when he participated in a school play. He continued his interest in theatrical performances and joined at least three different theatrical groups which include Shiki, Seinenza, Basara. Ishizuka initially did voice over work on the side to fill in the gap between the plays he performed. When his voice work was in higher demand, he decide to pursue it in earnest. He still keeps in touch with his theatrical interests as he founded the Unsho Ishizuka Reading Company. While they haven't done too many productions as of late, Ishizuka mainly acted as the advisor and coach for members of the acting troupe.
The voice acting industry usually has Ishizuka act in a baritone voice for his characters, though he is capable of acting at a higher pitch. He is one of the voice actors who replaced many of Daisuke Gōri's former roles. A few of his voice credits include Bogi in The Third, Lehm in Jormungand, and Joseph Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders.
Works with Koei
- White Dragon, Black Dragon, Yinglong - Harukanaru Toki no Naka de series (excluding third and fifth titles)
- Surya, narrator - Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 4
- Ujiyasu Hōjō, Narrator - Samurai Warriors series (Daisuke Gōri's successor for narration), Derby Musou
- Ujiyasu Hōjō - Warriors Orochi series
- Odysseus - Troy Musou
- Kizaru - One Piece: Pirate Warriors; reprise of his role in the anime
- Kaioh - Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2
- Dōsan Saitō - CR Sengoku no Arashi ~Nobunaga no Shou~
- Ginji Hasekura - Kiniro no Corda 3 AnotherSky feat. Amane Gakuen