Eric Vale
Voice ActorEric Vale is an American voice actor best known in anime dubbing circles for playing Tomura Shigaraki, the disaffected leader of the League of Villains, in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Vale voices Tomura Shigaraki, the story's central antagonist whose Decay quirk turns anything he touches to dust and whose hatred of hero society drives much of the series' conflict. He leans into Shigaraki's unstable, childlike cruelty and slow descent into monstrous power across the character's escalating arcs, making the villain's voice as recognizable to English-speaking fans as any of the show's heroes.
Career and Notable Roles
Born Christopher Eric Johnson in 1974 and working in dubbing since the late 1990s, Vale has built one of the busiest resumes in English-language anime, playing Yuki Sohma in Fruits Basket, Sanji in One Piece, both Canada and America in Hetalia: Axis Powers, and Future Trunks across the Dragon Ball franchise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Eric Vale voice in My Hero Academia?
Eric Vale voices Tomura Shigaraki, the story's central antagonist and leader of the League of Villains, in the English dub of My Hero Academia.
What is Tomura Shigaraki's quirk?
Tomura Shigaraki's quirk is Decay, which turns anything he touches to dust, and it fuels much of the series' central conflict as he grows more powerful.
What is Eric Vale's real name?
Eric Vale was born Christopher Eric Johnson in 1974 and has worked in anime dubbing since the late 1990s.
What other anime has Eric Vale been in?
Vale has voiced Yuki Sohma in Fruits Basket, Sanji in One Piece, and Future Trunks across the Dragon Ball franchise, building one of the busiest resumes in English-language anime.
Who does Eric Vale voice in Hetalia: Axis Powers?
Vale voices both Canada and America in Hetalia: Axis Powers, a dual role within his long list of English dub credits since 1999.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters 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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