Takanori Hoshino
Voice ActorTakanori Hoshino is a Japanese voice actor, born in 1980, represented by Production Baobab and Office PAC. He voices Donatello Versus in the Steel Ball Run adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Takanori Hoshino voices Donatello Versus in the Japanese-language original of Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, one of President Funny Valentine's subordinates and the wielder of the Stand Enigma, which lets him transform into and hide as paper. The character works to protect the President's interests over the course of the transcontinental race that anchors the arc's story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Takanori Hoshino voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Hoshino voices Donatello Versus in the Japanese-language original of Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, one of President Funny Valentine's subordinates. The character wields the Stand Enigma, which lets him transform into and hide as paper.
What other anime has Takanori Hoshino been in?
Outside JoJo, Hoshino is recognized as Jack Atlas in Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's and Masayuki Kikuchi in the anime Zipang, credits that helped establish him in the industry after his 2002 debut.
Who is Takanori Hoshino?
Takanori Hoshino is a Japanese voice actor, born in 1980, represented by Production Baobab and Office PAC. He has worked in the industry since his 2002 debut, with credits including Donatello Versus in Steel Ball Run and Jack Atlas in Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's.
What talent agencies represent Takanori Hoshino?
Hoshino is represented by Production Baobab and Office PAC, the two Japanese talent agencies that manage his voice acting career. He has been active in the industry since debuting in 2002.
What does Donatello Versus do in Steel Ball Run?
Donatello Versus, voiced by Hoshino, works to protect President Funny Valentine's interests over the course of the transcontinental race that anchors the Steel Ball Run story. His Stand, Enigma, gives him the ability to hide by transforming into paper.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHirohiko Araki
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byDavid Production
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