Masaya Matsukaze
Voice ActorMasaya Matsukaze is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Fukushima Prefecture who voices Teru Mikami, the fanatical prosecutor who becomes Light Yagami's proxy Kira, in Death Note.
Death Note Role
Matsukaze voices Teru Mikami, the criminal prosecutor Light Yagami selects to wield the Death Note as his secret proxy once Near's suspicions push Light into hiding his own involvement. Mikami embraces the role with religious devotion, publicly appealing to Kira on Sakura TV and killing on his own initiative whenever he cannot immediately reach Light for instructions.
Career and Notable Roles
Born Masaya Watanabe in Fukushima Prefecture, Matsukaze first drew wide attention playing MegaBlue, Shun Namiki, in the tokusatsu series Denji Sentai Megaranger, then found lasting recognition as protagonist Ryo Hazuki across the Shenmue video game franchise. Now represented by Aoni Production after stints with several other Tokyo talent agencies, he continues to balance voice acting with work as a radio personality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Masaya Matsukaze?
Born Masaya Watanabe in Fukushima Prefecture in 1976, Matsukaze is a Japanese actor and voice actor represented by Aoni Production. He has worked in the industry since 1997 and also serves as a radio personality.
What anime has Masaya Matsukaze voiced?
Matsukaze voices Teru Mikami in Death Note, the fanatical prosecutor whom Light Yagami recruits as his secret proxy Kira. Mikami publicly appeals to Kira on Sakura TV and kills on his own initiative whenever he cannot reach Light for instructions.
What was Masaya Matsukaze's first major role?
Matsukaze first drew wide attention playing MegaBlue, Shun Namiki, in the tokusatsu series Denji Sentai Megaranger. That role launched the recognition that carried into his later voice acting career.
What video game is Masaya Matsukaze known for?
Matsukaze found lasting recognition voicing protagonist Ryo Hazuki across the Shenmue video game franchise. It stands alongside his tokusatsu and anime work as one of his signature roles.
What does Masaya Matsukaze do besides voice acting?
Beyond voice work, Matsukaze continues to work as a radio personality. He is now represented by Aoni Production after stints with several other Tokyo talent agencies.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byMadhouse
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