Hiroshi Kamiya
Voice ActorA Japanese voice actor represented by Aoni Production, Hiroshi Kamiya also works as a singer and narrator. He is widely recognized abroad as Levi Ackerman's Japanese voice in Attack on Titan, one credit among dozens of major anime leads across his career.
Attack on Titan Role
Kamiya originates the role of Levi Ackerman, the Survey Corps' most formidable soldier and squad captain, in the Japanese version of Attack on Titan. Levi's terse, unsentimental demeanor and brutal efficiency in combat became one of the defining performances of the series, and the role is widely credited with turning Kamiya into an internationally recognized name well beyond Japan's domestic voice acting scene.
Career and Notable Roles
Kamiya's catalog of lead roles includes Izaya Orihara in Durarara!! and Yato in the supernatural series Noragami, plus Mephisto Pheles from Blue Exorcist. He also originated Koyomi Araragi for the Monogatari franchise, played Trafalgar Law in One Piece, and voiced Ranpo Edogawa in Bungo Stray Dogs. Kamiya has picked up multiple Seiyu Award wins, among them Best Lead Actor, and continues to co-host the long-running radio program Dear Girl: Stories with fellow actor Daisuke Ono.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did Hiroshi Kamiya voice?
Kamiya is internationally recognized as Levi Ackerman's Japanese voice in Attack on Titan, and his other major lead roles include Izaya Orihara in Durarara!!, Yato in Noragami, and Mephisto Pheles in Blue Exorcist. He also originated Koyomi Araragi in the Monogatari franchise, played Trafalgar Law in One Piece, and voiced Ranpo Edogawa in Bungo Stray Dogs.
Are Levi and Law voice actors the same?
Yes, Hiroshi Kamiya voices both Levi Ackerman in Attack on Titan and Trafalgar Law in One Piece in the original Japanese versions. He is the same performer behind both characters despite their very different personalities.
Who is Hiroshi Kamiya?
Hiroshi Kamiya is a Japanese voice actor represented by Aoni Production who also works as a singer and narrator. Born in 1975, he has been active in the industry since 1994.
What awards has Hiroshi Kamiya won?
Kamiya has picked up multiple Seiyu Award wins over the course of his career, including Best Lead Actor. The recognition reflects the reach of his run of major anime lead roles.
What radio program does Hiroshi Kamiya co-host?
Kamiya continues to co-host the long-running radio program Dear Girl: Stories with fellow voice actor Daisuke Ono. The two have kept the show running alongside their voice acting careers.
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