Shō Hayami
Voice ActorSho Hayami is a Hyogo-born Japanese voice actor and singer represented by Rush Style, and he gave voice to Frank Archer, a ruthless military officer, in the original 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist series.
Fullmetal Alchemist Role
Hayami voices Frank Archer in the original 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist anime, playing a cold, ambitious military officer who becomes one of the series' recurring antagonists in its back half. Archer is unique to the 2003 continuity, since Brotherhood's more manga-faithful retelling dropped the character entirely. Hayami's deep, controlled delivery suited the character's menace and rigid sense of duty.
Career and Notable Roles
Hayami has built a long career voicing commanding, weathered characters, including Sosuke Aizen in Bleach, Zarbon in Dragon Ball Z, Nicholas D. Wolfwood in Trigun, and Maximilian Jenius across the Macross franchise. Born in Takasago, Hyogo, he has worked under the agency Rush Style and has been active in the industry since 1980.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who voiced Aizen in Japanese?
Shō Hayami voices Sosuke Aizen, the calculating antagonist of Bleach, in the Japanese version of the anime. The role plays to the deep, controlled delivery that has defined much of his voice acting career.
Who does Sho Hayami voice?
In the original 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist anime, Shō Hayami voices Frank Archer, a cold, ambitious military officer who becomes one of the series' recurring antagonists in its back half. Hayami's deep, controlled delivery suited the character's menace and rigid sense of duty.
What other anime has Sho Hayami been in besides Fullmetal Alchemist and Bleach?
Shō Hayami has voiced Zarbon in Dragon Ball Z, Nicholas D. Wolfwood in Trigun, and Maximilian Jenius across the Macross franchise. He has built a long career voicing commanding, weathered characters.
Why isn't Frank Archer in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
Frank Archer is unique to the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist continuity, since Brotherhood's more manga-faithful retelling starting in 2009 dropped the character entirely. Shō Hayami's performance as Archer remains tied specifically to the earlier series.
Who is Shō Hayami?
Shō Hayami is a Japanese voice actor and singer born in 1958 in Takasago, Hyogo, represented by the agency Rush Style. He has been active in the industry since 1980.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Fullmetal Alchemist anime series, manga, and official materials. Fullmetal Alchemist was created by Hiromu Arakawa, published by Square Enix, and animated by Bones. All rights to Fullmetal Alchemist and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHiromu Arakawa
- Published bySquare Enix
- Animated byBones
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