Ayumu Murase
Voice ActorJapanese voice actor Ayumu Murase, born in 1988, is recognized for playing younger male characters and androgynous-voiced roles. In Chainsaw Man he voices Aki Hayakawa, one of the series' central devil hunters.
Chainsaw Man Role
Murase voices Aki Hayakawa in the Japanese version of Chainsaw Man, one of the three lead devil hunters alongside Denji and Power. His performance carries the character's guarded, dutiful demeanor through much of the story's first arc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What gender is Ayumu Murase?
Ayumu Murase is male. His distinctive high-pitched delivery has nonetheless made him a frequent choice for female roles as well as youthful male ones, which is where the confusion often comes from.
What is Ayumu Murase known for?
Murase is recognized for a distinctive high-pitched delivery that has made him a frequent choice for youthful male characters in Japanese anime. That casting pattern extends to his work in Chainsaw Man, where he voices the guarded, dutiful devil hunter Aki Hayakawa.
Who does Ayumu Murase voice in Chainsaw Man?
Murase voices Aki Hayakawa in the Japanese version of Chainsaw Man, one of the three lead devil hunters alongside Denji and Power. His performance carries the character's guarded, dutiful demeanor through much of the story's first arc.
Who is Ayumu Murase?
Ayumu Murase is a Japanese voice actor born in 1988. He is recognized for playing younger male characters and androgynous-voiced roles across his career.
When did Ayumu Murase start voice acting?
Murase has worked in Japanese voice acting since 2011. Over that span he built a reputation for his high-pitched delivery, which led to his casting as Aki Hayakawa in Chainsaw Man.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Chainsaw Man anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTatsuki Fujimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byMAPPA
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