Jay Hickman
Voice ActorJay Hickman, born in 1973, is an American voice actor with a large catalog of English-dub anime credits stretching back to the early 1990s. In My Hero Academia, he voices Taneo Tokuda, a freelance journalist who appears partway through the series.
My Hero Academia Role
Hickman voices Taneo Tokuda, a freelance journalist for Juzo News whose Quirk, Whole-Body Lens, allows him to record everything he sees through his own eyes. Tokuda appears partway through the series while reporting a story centered on U.A.'s Class 1-A, giving Hickman a supporting, single-arc part rather than a recurring hero or villain role. A younger version of the character is voiced separately by Monica Rial in flashback scenes.
Career and Notable Roles
Hickman has voiced anime characters since the early 1990s, with credits including Kurama in Elfen Lied, Kagetane Hiruko in Black Bullet, Floki in Vinland Saga, and Joichiro Yukihira in Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma. He has also taken small live-action parts, including an uncredited role in the film Rushmore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Jay Hickman voice in My Hero Academia?
Jay Hickman voices Taneo Tokuda, a freelance journalist for Juzo News, in the English dub of My Hero Academia. Tokuda's Quirk, Whole-Body Lens, lets him record everything he sees, and he appears partway through the series reporting a story centered on Class 1-A.
What other anime has Jay Hickman voiced characters in?
Hickman has voiced Kurama in Elfen Lied, Kagetane Hiruko in Black Bullet, Floki in Vinland Saga, and Joichiro Yukihira in Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma. His anime dub credits stretch back to the early 1990s.
When did Jay Hickman start his voice acting career?
Jay Hickman, born in 1973, has voiced English dub anime roles since the early 1990s. His career has spanned over three decades of credits across a wide range of series.
Has Jay Hickman appeared in any live-action projects?
Alongside his voice acting, Hickman has taken small live-action parts, including an uncredited role in the film Rushmore. His primary body of work, though, remains English-dub anime voice acting.
Who else voices Taneo Tokuda in My Hero Academia?
A younger version of Taneo Tokuda is voiced separately by Monica Rial in the show's flashback scenes, while Jay Hickman voices the adult journalist in the present-day story. The split casting reflects the character's appearance across two different timelines.
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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