Yasunori Matsumoto
Voice ActorYasunori Matsumoto is a Japanese actor and voice actor represented by the agency Sigma Seven, recognized for long-running roles like Jean Havoc in Fullmetal Alchemist. In Attack on Titan he voices Eren Kruger, the previous holder of the Attack Titan introduced during the series' third season.
Attack on Titan Role
Matsumoto plays Eren Kruger, the Marleyan spy and prior Attack Titan inheritor whose backstory unfolds during the Uprising arc of Attack on Titan's third season. Kruger's scenes reveal much of the hidden history behind the Eldian people and the Titan powers, giving Matsumoto a pivotal, if brief, dramatic role late in the show's run. His weathered, world-weary delivery suits a character who has spent decades carrying dangerous secrets.
Career and Notable Roles
Matsumoto is best known for voicing Wataru Akiyama on Initial D, playing Jean Havoc in the Fullmetal Alchemist series, Gourry Gabriev on Slayers, and Ryo Hibiki from Sonic Soldier Borgman. Debuting in the anime industry in the late 1980s, he has combined this voice work with an extensive live-action acting career and has remained affiliated with Sigma Seven throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yasunori Matsumoto?
Yasunori Matsumoto is a Japanese actor and voice actor, born in 1960, represented by the agency Sigma Seven. He is recognized for long-running roles like Jean Havoc in Fullmetal Alchemist.
Who does Yasunori Matsumoto voice in Attack on Titan?
Matsumoto voices Eren Kruger, the Marleyan spy and prior Attack Titan inheritor whose backstory unfolds during the Uprising arc of season three. His weathered, world-weary delivery suits a character who has spent decades carrying dangerous secrets.
What does Eren Kruger reveal in Attack on Titan?
Kruger's scenes reveal much of the hidden history behind the Eldian people and the Titan powers, giving Matsumoto a pivotal, if brief, dramatic role late in the show's run. It stands as one of the anime's more dense pieces of lore delivery.
What other anime roles has Yasunori Matsumoto voiced?
Matsumoto is best known for voicing Wataru Akiyama on Initial D, Gourry Gabriev on Slayers, and Ryo Hibiki from Sonic Soldier Borgman. He has combined this voice work with an extensive live-action acting career.
When did Yasunori Matsumoto begin his acting career?
Matsumoto debuted in the anime industry in the late 1980s and has remained active since 1987. He has stayed affiliated with the talent agency Sigma Seven throughout his career.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Attack on Titan anime series, manga, and official materials. Attack on Titan was created by Hajime Isayama, published by Kodansha, and animated by MAPPA and Wit Studio. All rights to Attack on Titan and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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