Daiki Yamashita
Voice ActorDaiki Yamashita is a Japanese voice actor signed to Arts Vision who lends his voice to the supporting demon Yushiro in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. He is widely recognized as the voice of Izuku Midoriya in My Hero Academia.
Demon Slayer Role
In Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, animated by Ufotable, Yamashita provides the Japanese voice of Yushiro, a demon devoted to the former Hashira Tamayo. The character sits among the supporting cast of the series, complementing the leading shonen heroes that have defined much of Yamashita's filmography and giving him another entry in one of the most prominent action franchises of his generation.
Career and Notable Roles
Born on September 7, 1989, Yamashita is affiliated with the talent agency Arts Vision and has worked steadily in anime since 2012. His best known performance is the protagonist Izuku Midoriya in the popular shonen series My Hero Academia, a role that brought him broad recognition. Early in his career he was honored as Best Male Newcomer at the 8th Seiyu Awards, marking him as a rising talent in the Japanese voice acting industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has Daiki Yamashita voiced?
Daiki Yamashita voices the demon Yushiro in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the series animated by Ufotable. He is also widely recognized as Izuku Midoriya in My Hero Academia.
What is Daiki Yamashita's most famous role?
His best known performance is the protagonist Izuku Midoriya in My Hero Academia, a role that brought him broad recognition. Among his other credits is Yushiro in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Who does Daiki Yamashita play in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?
In Ufotable's Demon Slayer, Yamashita provides the Japanese voice of Yushiro, a demon devoted to the former Hashira Tamayo. The character is part of the supporting cast of the series.
What agency is Daiki Yamashita with?
Daiki Yamashita is signed to the talent agency Arts Vision. He has worked steadily in anime since 2012.
Has Daiki Yamashita won any awards?
Early in his career he was honored as Best Male Newcomer at the 8th Seiyu Awards, marking him as a rising talent in Japanese voice acting. He went on to voice roles such as Yushiro in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Demon Slayer anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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