Hiroshi Yanaka
Voice ActorHiroshi Yanaka is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with the talent agency Aptepro, born in Tokyo in 1958. He voices Walter Evans, a teacher at Eden Academy, in the Japanese-language version of Spy x Family, produced by Wit Studio and CloverWorks.
Spy x Family Role
Hiroshi Yanaka voices Walter Evans in the Japanese dub of Spy x Family, a mild-mannered instructor and dormitory housemaster at the prestigious Eden Academy that the Forger family targets for Anya's enrollment. The character is a recurring supporting figure woven through the show's school-life storylines. Yanaka brings a warm, grounded quality to the role that fits the character's reputation among students as gentle and dependable.
Career and Notable Roles
Yanaka has spent his career affiliated with the talent agency Aptepro, working as a Japanese voice actor since establishing himself in the industry. He was born in Tokyo in 1958, and is married to Miho Yoshida, a fellow voice actress, connecting him to another working member of Japan's dubbing and animation community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Hiroshi Yanaka voice in Spy x Family?
Hiroshi Yanaka voices Walter Evans in the Japanese dub of Spy x Family, an instructor and dormitory housemaster at the prestigious Eden Academy that the Forger family targets for Anya's enrollment. The character is a recurring supporting figure woven through the show's school-life storylines.
What talent agency is Hiroshi Yanaka affiliated with?
Hiroshi Yanaka has spent his career affiliated with the talent agency Aptepro. That relationship has run throughout his work as a Japanese voice actor.
When and where was Hiroshi Yanaka born?
Hiroshi Yanaka was born in Tokyo in 1958. He went on to build a career in Japanese voice acting through the talent agency Aptepro.
Who is Hiroshi Yanaka married to?
Hiroshi Yanaka is married to Miho Yoshida, a fellow voice actress. The marriage connects him to another working member of Japan's dubbing and animation community.
What is Walter Evans like as a character in Spy x Family?
Walter Evans is a mild-mannered instructor and dormitory housemaster at Eden Academy, a figure students regard as gentle and dependable. Yanaka's performance brings a warm, grounded quality that fits the character's reputation.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Spy x Family anime series, manga, and official materials. Spy x Family was created by Tatsuya Endo, published by Shueisha, and animated by Wit Studio and CloverWorks. All rights to Spy x Family and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTatsuya Endo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byWit Studio
- Animated byCloverWorks
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Wit Studio, CloverWorks and Shueisha.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to the game's respective publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Tatsuya Endo.
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