Yasunori Matsumoto
Voice ActorYasunori Matsumoto is a Japanese actor and voice actor signed to the Sigma Seven agency, and he originated Jean Havoc's voice in the original 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist anime.
Fullmetal Alchemist Role
Matsumoto voiced Jean Havoc in the original 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist anime, one of Colonel Roy Mustang's loyal subordinates and a sharpshooting officer known for his string of failed romantic relationships, often played for comic relief. Yuji Ueda took over the role for the 2009 continuation, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, so Matsumoto's performance is tied specifically to the earlier adaptation. Havoc later suffers a severe spinal injury in the story that sidelines him from combat, a turn that added unexpected weight to what had largely been a comedic supporting part. The role sits among Matsumoto's many anime credits from the mid-2000s.
Career and Notable Roles
Across a long career with Sigma Seven, Matsumoto has built a reputation playing hot-blooded, action-driven male leads. He is the voice of Ryo Hibiki in Sonic Soldier Borgman, played Wataru Akiyama behind the wheel in Initial D, brought Magnum Ace to life in Shippu! Iron Leaguer, and voiced the swordsman Gourry Gabriev in Slayers. His career, which stretches back to the late 1980s, has given him decades of steady lead and supporting work in Japanese anime. He was married to fellow voice actress Junko Sakuma until her death in March 2011.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yasunori Matsumoto voice in Fullmetal Alchemist?
Yasunori Matsumoto voiced Jean Havoc, one of Colonel Roy Mustang's subordinates, in the original 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist anime. Havoc is a sharpshooting officer often played for comic relief over his string of failed romantic relationships, though the story later gives him a severe spinal injury that sidelines him from combat.
What is Yasunori Matsumoto best known for?
Signed to the Sigma Seven agency, Matsumoto has built a reputation playing hot-blooded, action-driven male leads, including Ryo Hibiki in Sonic Soldier Borgman and Wataru Akiyama behind the wheel in Initial D. Those roles reflect the kind of energetic, physical characters he became known for across his catalog.
What other anime has Yasunori Matsumoto appeared in?
Matsumoto voiced Magnum Ace in Shippu! Iron Leaguer and the swordsman Gourry Gabriev in Slayers. Both roles add to a resume built mostly around lead and supporting parts in action-oriented anime.
When did Yasunori Matsumoto start voice acting?
Matsumoto's career stretches back to the late 1980s, giving him decades of steady lead and supporting work across Japanese anime. He has remained with the Sigma Seven agency throughout that run.
Was Yasunori Matsumoto married?
Yasunori Matsumoto was married to fellow voice actress Junko Sakuma until her death in March 2011. Both worked professionally within Japan's voice acting industry during their marriage.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Fullmetal Alchemist anime series, manga, and official materials. Fullmetal Alchemist was created by Hiromu Arakawa, published by Square Enix, and animated by Bones. All rights to Fullmetal Alchemist and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Animated byBones
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