Taku Yashiro
Voice ActorTaku Yashiro is a Japanese voice actor represented by VIMS talent agency who voices Hirokazu Arai in the Japanese version of Chainsaw Man, the MAPPA anime. He won the Best Rookie Actor prize at the 12th Seiyu Awards early in his career.
Chainsaw Man Role
Yashiro voices Hirokazu Arai in the Japanese-language version of Chainsaw Man, a Public Safety devil hunter who appears within the wider ensemble surrounding Denji and the main Devil Hunter division. The role came a few years into Yashiro's career, following his rookie-award recognition, and added a MAPPA production to his growing list of anime credits.
Career and Notable Roles
Signed with the VIMS talent agency, Yashiro made his debut in 2013 and was recognized early with the Best Rookie Actor honor at the 12th Seiyu Awards, a distinction that marked him as one of the notable new voices of his cohort. He has continued working steadily in anime in the years since, with Chainsaw Man counting among his more visible modern credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Taku Yashiro voice?
Yashiro voices Hirokazu Arai, a Public Safety devil hunter, in the Japanese-language version of Chainsaw Man.
What is Taku Yashiro known for?
He was recognized early in his career with the Best Rookie Actor honor at the 12th Seiyu Awards, a distinction that marked him as one of the notable new voices of his cohort.
What talent agency represents Taku Yashiro?
He is signed with the VIMS talent agency, which has represented him since his 2013 debut, around the time he was honored with the Best Rookie Actor award at the 12th Seiyu Awards.
When did Taku Yashiro begin his voice acting career?
Born in 1993, he made his debut in 2013 and has continued working steadily in anime in the years since.
Who is Hirokazu Arai in Chainsaw Man?
Hirokazu Arai is a Public Safety devil hunter who appears within the wider ensemble surrounding Denji and the main Devil Hunter division, a role that came a few years into Yashiro's career.
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Sources & Information
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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