Takahiro Sakurai
Voice ActorTakahiro Sakurai, born in Aichi Prefecture in 1974, has voiced anime, video game, and dub roles in Japan since 1996, and he lends his voice to a role in Blue Lock, the Studio Eight Bit soccer anime.
Blue Lock Role
Sakurai is part of the extensive Japanese voice cast recorded for Blue Lock, Studio Eight Bit's adaptation of Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura's manga about a nationwide search for Japan's deadliest striker. The production is known for filling out its huge roster of competing players with recognizable veteran talent, and Sakurai's casting fits that pattern. His decades of experience place him among the more seasoned names contributing to the show's sound.
Career and Notable Roles
Across a career beginning in 1996, Sakurai has voiced Suzaku Kururugi in Code Geass, Cloud Strife across the Final Fantasy VII compilation titles, Arataka Reigen in Mob Psycho 100, and Giyu Tomioka in Demon Slayer, alongside villainous parts such as Sasori in Naruto Shippuden, Rohan Kishibe in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and Suguru Geto in Jujutsu Kaisen. He also played Miyuki Kazuya in Ace of Diamond and has served as the official Japanese dubbing voice for actor Robert Pattinson since the Twilight films.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters does Takahiro Sakurai voice?
Takahiro Sakurai voices Suzaku Kururugi in Code Geass and Cloud Strife across the Final Fantasy VII compilation titles. He also plays Arataka Reigen in Mob Psycho 100.
What is Takahiro Sakurai's role in Blue Lock?
Sakurai is part of the extensive Japanese voice cast recorded for Blue Lock, Studio Eight Bit's adaptation of Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura's manga. The production is known for filling out its huge roster of competing players with recognizable veteran talent, and Sakurai's casting fits that pattern.
What villain roles has Takahiro Sakurai voiced?
Sakurai has voiced villainous parts such as Sasori in Naruto Shippuden and Rohan Kishibe in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. He also plays Suguru Geto in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Does Takahiro Sakurai dub any Hollywood actors?
Yes, Sakurai has served as the official Japanese dubbing voice for actor Robert Pattinson since the Twilight films. That work runs alongside his extensive anime and video game voice credits.
Who is Takahiro Sakurai?
Takahiro Sakurai was born in Aichi Prefecture in 1974 and has voiced anime, video game, and dub roles in Japan since 1996. He is also known for playing Giyu Tomioka in Demon Slayer and Miyuki Kazuya in Ace of Diamond.
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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