Matt Shipman
Voice ActorMatt Shipman is an American voice actor who plays Inasa Yoarashi and voices Mr. Brave in the English dub of My Hero Academia, part of a professional voice acting career he began in 2015.
My Hero Academia Role
Matt Shipman provides the English dub voice of Inasa Yoarashi, the wind-manipulating rival student who challenges Class 1-A during My Hero Academia's licensing exam arc, and also voices the smaller role of Mr. Brave. Covering both a recurring student character and a side character is typical of the multi-role work English dub actors take on across a long-running series.
Career and Notable Roles
Born August 19, 1992, Shipman turned professional in 2015 and landed his first lead role as Gear in World War Blue the following year. Since then his dub résumé has grown to include Gosick, Darling in the Franxx, Dr. Stone, SK8 the Infinity, and Moriarty the Patriot, where he has voiced principal characters such as Hiro and Chrome, building a career now approaching a decade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Matt Shipman voice in My Hero Academia?
Matt Shipman provides the English dub voice of Inasa Yoarashi, the wind-manipulating rival student who challenges Class 1-A during My Hero Academia's licensing exam arc. He also voices the smaller role of Mr. Brave in the same series.
When was Matt Shipman born?
Matt Shipman was born August 19, 1992. He turned professional as a voice actor in 2015.
What other anime has Matt Shipman been in?
Shipman's dub resume includes Gosick, Darling in the Franxx, Dr. Stone, and SK8 the Infinity. He has voiced principal characters across all of these shows.
What role does Matt Shipman play in Moriarty the Patriot?
Shipman voices principal characters Hiro and Chrome in Moriarty the Patriot. The role sits alongside his other major dub credits like Inasa Yoarashi in My Hero Academia.
What was Matt Shipman's first lead role?
Shipman landed his first lead role as Gear in World War Blue in 2016, one year after turning professional. His career has since grown to include Inasa Yoarashi in My Hero Academia.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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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- Created byKohei Horikoshi
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byBones
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