Kikunosuke Toya
Voice ActorKikunosuke Toya, born in 1998, is a Japanese voice actor represented by Sony Music Artists who made his professional debut in 2022 in the title role of Denji in Chainsaw Man.
Chainsaw Man Role
Kikunosuke Toya voices Denji, the series' protagonist, marking his professional debut as a voice actor in Chainsaw Man. Landing the lead in Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga adaptation for MAPPA made him one of the most closely watched new talents to emerge in anime in 2022. His performance anchors the show's mix of dark comedy, gore, and emotional vulnerability across Denji's arc.
Career and Notable Roles
Since his Chainsaw Man debut, Toya has voiced Fubuki in The Elusive Samurai, Donny in the anime series Four Knights of the Apocalypse, and Mikoto Yuzuki, a role in The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons, alongside Akira Kiyose in the idol project UniteUp!. In 2024, Toya took home the Best New Actor prize at the Seiyu Awards ceremony. Before breaking into voice work, he spent time in comedy, drama, and piano during high school, then won a special award at a Sony Music Artists audition in 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kikunosuke Toya voice?
Kikunosuke Toya voices Denji, the protagonist of Chainsaw Man, marking his professional debut as a voice actor in 2022. Landing the lead role made him one of the most closely watched new talents in anime that year.
How did Kikunosuke Toya become a voice actor?
Before breaking into voice work, Kikunosuke Toya spent time in comedy, drama, and piano during high school. He won a special award at a Sony Music Artists audition in 2017, ahead of his 2022 professional debut.
What other roles has Kikunosuke Toya voiced?
Since his Chainsaw Man debut, Kikunosuke Toya has voiced Fubuki in The Elusive Samurai, Donny in Four Knights of the Apocalypse, and Akira Kiyose in UniteUp!.
Has Kikunosuke Toya won any awards?
Kikunosuke Toya won the Best New Actor prize at the 2024 Seiyu Awards, an honor that followed his breakout debut performance in Chainsaw Man.
Who is Kikunosuke Toya?
Kikunosuke Toya is a Japanese voice actor born in 1998, represented by the agency Sony Music Artists.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Chainsaw Man anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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 MAPPA and the Chainsaw Man Movie Project.
- Game pages: official promotional artwork, credited to the licensed publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Tatsuki Fujimoto.
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