Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Voice ActorYoshitsugu Matsuoka is a prominent Japanese voice actor from Hokkaido, recognized for playing Kirito in Sword Art Online and Inosuke in Demon Slayer, and he also took on a voice role in the My Hero Academia franchise.
My Hero Academia Role
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka contributed a voice role to the My Hero Academia franchise, a smaller credit set against a career defined by lead roles in some of anime's biggest hits. His work across genres, from action leads to comedic supporting parts, made him a natural fit for a guest or side character within the series. The specific part sits alongside dozens of other credits built up since his 2009 debut.
Career and Notable Roles
Matsuoka built his reputation playing Kirito across the Sword Art Online franchise and Inosuke Hashibira in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, work that earned him the Best New Actor prize at the 6th Seiyu Awards and the Best Lead Actor prize at the 10th. His other major credits include Sora in No Game No Life, Bell Cranel in the DanMachi series, Petelgeuse Romanee-Conti in Re:Zero, and Vash the Stampede in the 2023 Trigun Stampede reboot. He also holds a Guinness World Record for the largest number of unique voice lines recorded for a single mobile game character.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yoshitsugu Matsuoka voice in My Hero Academia?
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka took on a voice role within the My Hero Academia franchise, a smaller credit set against a career defined by lead performances elsewhere. It stands as one of dozens of credits he built up in the years following his 2009 debut.
What is Yoshitsugu Matsuoka best known for?
Matsuoka is best known for playing Kirito across the Sword Art Online franchise and Inosuke Hashibira in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, roles that helped make him one of anime's most recognizable leading voices.
What awards has Yoshitsugu Matsuoka won?
Matsuoka won the Best New Actor prize at the 6th Seiyu Awards and the Best Lead Actor prize at the 10th Seiyu Awards.
What other major anime roles has Yoshitsugu Matsuoka played?
Matsuoka's other major credits include Sora in No Game No Life, Bell Cranel in the DanMachi series, Petelgeuse Romanee-Conti in Re:Zero, and Vash the Stampede in the 2023 Trigun Stampede reboot.
Does Yoshitsugu Matsuoka hold any world records?
Yes, Matsuoka holds a Guinness World Record for the largest number of unique voice lines recorded for a single mobile game character.
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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- Animated byBones
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