Kōki Uchiyama
Voice ActorKōki Uchiyama is a Japanese voice actor with the Himawari Theatre Group, best known for a run of major anime leads, who voices Rin Itoshi in the Eight Bit produced Blue Lock anime.
Blue Lock Role
Uchiyama gives voice to Rin Itoshi, the younger of the Itoshi brothers and one of the story's coldest, most naturally gifted strikers, who has spent his life waiting for a rival worth his attention. The character's icy self-assurance sits in constant tension with his older brother Sae's shadow and with protagonist Isagi's rise, making Rin one of the series' key measuring sticks for talent. Uchiyama's detached, needling delivery underscores that rivalry across the Eight Bit produced series.
Career and Notable Roles
Uchiyama's early career highlights include the Best Male Rookie prize at the 5th Seiyu Awards and a Best Voice Actor honor from the 2015 Tokyo Anime Award Festival. Active since 2003, he has built a résumé packed with major franchise leads: Neku from The World Ends with You, Yuu Otosaka from Charlotte, Tsukishima from Haikyu!!, Shigaraki from My Hero Academia, Meruem from Hunter x Hunter, and Inumaki from Jujutsu Kaisen, alongside dual turns as Roxas and Ventus in the Kingdom Hearts games.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters does Koki Uchiyama voice?
Koki Uchiyama voices Rin Itoshi in Blue Lock, the younger of the Itoshi brothers and one of the story's coldest, most naturally gifted strikers. He is also known for major franchise leads such as Shigaraki in My Hero Academia, Meruem in Hunter x Hunter, and Inumaki in Jujutsu Kaisen.
What is Koki Uchiyama best known for?
Uchiyama is known for playing Neku in The World Ends with You, Yuu Otosaka in Charlotte, and Tsukishima in Haikyu!!. He also voices both Roxas and Ventus in the Kingdom Hearts video game series.
What awards has Koki Uchiyama won?
Uchiyama won the Best Male Rookie prize at the 5th Seiyu Awards and received a Best Voice Actor honor from the 2015 Tokyo Anime Award Festival. He has been active in the industry since 2003.
Who is Koki Uchiyama?
Koki Uchiyama is a Japanese voice actor born in 1990 and affiliated with the Himawari Theatre Group. He has built a resume packed with major franchise leads across two decades in the industry.
Who is Rin Itoshi in Blue Lock?
Rin Itoshi is the younger of the Itoshi brothers in Blue Lock, a character whose icy self-assurance sits in constant tension with his older brother Sae's shadow and with protagonist Isagi's rise. Koki Uchiyama's detached, needling delivery underscores that rivalry throughout the series.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Blue Lock anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
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