Justin Briner
Voice ActorJustin Briner, the American actor behind Izuku Midoriya's English voice in My Hero Academia, also voiced a younger version of the professional assassin Reaper in the Assassination Classroom English dub.
Assassination Classroom Role
Briner voiced the younger incarnation of the Reaper, the scarred professional assassin who mentors Karma Akabane, for the English dub of Assassination Classroom. The role is a flashback part alongside Ian Sinclair, who voices the character's older self, giving Briner a smaller but pivotal piece of the character's backstory.
Career and Notable Roles
Briner is best known as the voice of My Hero Academia protagonist Izuku Midoriya, a role he has held since the English dub began in 2016. He has also voiced Seraph of the End's Mikaela Hyakuya, taken on Luck Voltia for Black Clover, played Shō Kusakabe in Fire Force, and portrayed Hanako in Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did Justin Briner voice?
Justin Briner has voiced Mikaela Hyakuya in Seraph of the End and Luck Voltia in Black Clover, among other major anime roles.
What is Justin Briner's most famous role?
Justin Briner is best known as the voice of Izuku Midoriya, the protagonist of My Hero Academia. It stands as his highest profile role in a career built largely on lead parts.
Did the voice actor for Deku change?
Justin Briner has voiced Izuku Midoriya since the English dub of My Hero Academia began in 2016, and he has held the role continuously since then. There's no indication in his credits of any change to who voices Deku in English.
Who does Justin Briner voice in Assassination Classroom?
Justin Briner voiced the younger incarnation of the Reaper, the scarred professional assassin who mentors Karma Akabane, for the English dub of Assassination Classroom. The role is a flashback part alongside Ian Sinclair, who voices the character's older self.
What other anime has Justin Briner been in?
Beyond Assassination Classroom and My Hero Academia, Briner has voiced Sho Kusakabe in Fire Force and played Hanako in Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun. He has worked in anime dubbing since 2012.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Assassination Classroom anime series, manga, and official materials. Assassination Classroom was created by Yusei Matsui, published by Shueisha, and animated by Lerche. All rights to Assassination Classroom and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byYusei Matsui
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byLerche
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 Lerche and Shueisha.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to the game's respective publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Yusei Matsui.
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