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Shintarō Asanuma

Voice Actor

Shintarō Asanuma is a Japanese voice actor and multi-hyphenate creative attached to the agency DANDELION who voices Hiroto Maehara in the Assassination Classroom anime.

Agency: DANDELION
Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 2000-present
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Assassination Classroom Role

Asanuma voices Hiroto Maehara, a Class 3-E student, across both television seasons of Assassination Classroom in 2015 and 2016.

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Career and Notable Roles

Born January 5, 1976, Asanuma works across writing, directing and performance in addition to voice acting. His anime credits include Shulk in Xenoblade Chronicles, Takatoshi Tsuda in Seitokai Yakuindomo, the unnamed protagonist of The Tatami Galaxy, Junichi Hashiba in My First Girlfriend Is a Gal and Nishiki Nishio in Tokyo Ghoul.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Shintarō Asanuma voice in Assassination Classroom?

Shintarō Asanuma voices Hiroto Maehara, a Class 3-E student, across both television seasons of Assassination Classroom in 2015 and 2016.

What other anime has Shintarō Asanuma been in?

Asanuma's anime credits include Shulk in Xenoblade Chronicles, Takatoshi Tsuda in Seitokai Yakuindomo, the unnamed protagonist of The Tatami Galaxy, Junichi Hashiba in My First Girlfriend Is a Gal, and Nishiki Nishio in Tokyo Ghoul.

Who is Shintarō Asanuma?

Shintarō Asanuma is a Japanese voice actor born January 5, 1976, represented by the agency DANDELION. He has worked in the industry since 2000.

When did Shintarō Asanuma start his career?

Shintarō Asanuma has worked since 2000, building a career that spans voice acting alongside writing and directing.

Does Shintarō Asanuma work outside voice acting?

Yes, Asanuma works across writing, directing and performance in addition to voice acting, making him a multi-hyphenate creative under the agency DANDELION.

Sources & Information

This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Assassination Classroom anime series, manga, and official materials. Assassination Classroom was created by Yusei Matsui, published by Shueisha, and animated by Lerche. All rights to Assassination Classroom and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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