Shogo Sakata
Voice ActorShogo Sakata voices Aki Hayakawa in the Japanese-language version of Chainsaw Man, the MAPPA-produced anime. Born in Kumamoto Prefecture, he debuted as a voice actor in 2017 and has since built a career across several major anime and game franchises.
Chainsaw Man Role
Sakata voices Aki Hayakawa in the original Japanese version of Chainsaw Man, portraying the Public Safety devil hunter who becomes both a mentor figure and reluctant housemate to Denji. Aki carries much of the story's tragedy, driven by a vow to avenge his family against the Gun Devil, and Sakata's performance anchors the character's quiet restraint. The role sits among his earliest major anime credits, arriving not long after his 2017 debut.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Chainsaw Man, Sakata has voiced Akito Ashimine in Tsugumomo and Ranmaru Ai in Fairy Ranmaru, along with Johnny Joestar in the Steel Ball Run installment of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. He plays Usato, the protagonist of The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic, while also voicing Sensei in the mobile game Blue Archive, credits that place him among the young seiyuu who broke through during the isekai and gacha boom of the late 2010s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Shogo Sakata voice?
Sakata voices Aki Hayakawa in the original Japanese version of Chainsaw Man, the Public Safety devil hunter who becomes both a mentor figure and reluctant housemate to Denji, driven by a vow to avenge his family against the Gun Devil.
What other anime has Shogo Sakata voiced characters in?
He has voiced Akito Ashimine in Tsugumomo, Ranmaru Ai in Fairy Ranmaru, and Johnny Joestar in the Steel Ball Run installment of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
What is Shogo Sakata's most well known leading role?
He plays Usato, the protagonist of The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic, a leading role that came early in his career, not long after his 2017 debut as a voice actor.
Does Shogo Sakata voice any video game characters?
Yes, he voices Sensei in the mobile game Blue Archive, a credit that places him among the young seiyuu who broke through during the isekai and gacha boom of the late 2010s.
When did Shogo Sakata start his voice acting career?
Shogo Sakata was born in Kumamoto Prefecture in 1998 and made his professional debut as a voice actor in 2017. He has since built a career spanning anime, manga adaptations, and video games.
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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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