Howard Wang
Voice ActorHoward Wang is an American voice actor born in 1993 who left a job at Riot Games to pursue anime dubbing, and he provides the English voice for Shihai Kuroiro in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Wang voices Shihai Kuroiro, a Class 1-B student at U.A. High School whose Quirk lets him blend his body into shadow and darkness. The character gets more screen time during the sports festival and joint training arcs, when Class 1-B students share the spotlight with Class 1-A. Wang's dub performance gives the low-key, easily overlooked Kuroiro a dry, understated delivery.
Career and Notable Roles
Before turning to voice acting, Wang worked at the gaming company Riot Games following his move to California, and he now balances his anime dub career with running his own VTuber channel, Dust XinXue, giving him a foothold in both traditional voice work and online streaming content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Howard Wang voice in MHA?
Wang voices Shihai Kuroiro, a Class 1-B student at U.A. High School whose Quirk lets him blend his body into shadow and darkness. The character gets more screen time during the sports festival and joint training arcs, and Wang gives the low-key Kuroiro a dry, understated delivery.
What did Howard Wang do before he became a voice actor?
Before turning to voice acting, Wang worked at the gaming company Riot Games following his move to California.
Does Howard Wang do any work besides anime dubbing?
Yes, Wang runs his own VTuber channel, Dust XinXue, giving him a foothold in both traditional voice work and online streaming content alongside his dub career.
Who is Howard Wang?
Howard Wang is an American voice actor born in 1993. He has been active in the anime dubbing industry since 2016.
What is Howard Wang best known for?
Wang is best known among anime fans for voicing Shihai Kuroiro in My Hero Academia. He also runs his own VTuber channel, Dust XinXue, alongside his anime dub career.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the My Hero Academia anime series, manga, and official materials. My Hero Academia was created by Kohei Horikoshi, published by Shueisha, and animated by Bones. All rights to My Hero Academia and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byKohei Horikoshi
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byBones
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