Takehito Koyasu
Voice ActorTakehito Koyasu is a Japanese voice actor best known as the Japanese voice of DIO across the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise, including its David Production anime adaptations.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Koyasu is the Japanese voice of DIO, the vampiric antagonist who steals Jonathan Joestar's body and later hunts the Joestar bloodline as Dio Brando across the Phantom Blood and Stardust Crusaders arcs of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. He has also voiced other versions of the character across the wider franchise, including the alternate-world Diego Brando and the ascended Heaven Attained DIO. His icy, theatrical delivery has made DIO one of anime's most recognized villain performances.
Career and Notable Roles
A native of Kanagawa Prefecture born in 1967, Koyasu founded his own agency, T's Factory, in October 1998 and continues to lead it today. He has inherited a number of roles originated by the late Kaneto Shiozawa, and his son, Kōki Koyasu, has also become a voice actor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Takehito Koyasu's most famous role?
Koyasu is best known as the Japanese voice of DIO, the vampiric antagonist who steals Jonathan Joestar's body and later hunts the Joestar bloodline across the Phantom Blood and Stardust Crusaders arcs of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. His icy, theatrical delivery has made DIO one of anime's most recognized villain performances.
Who did Takehito Koyasu voice?
Beyond the original DIO, Koyasu has voiced other versions of the character across the wider JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise, including the alternate-world Diego Brando and the ascended Heaven Attained DIO. All of these performances build on the same commanding villain persona he originated in the anime.
Who is Takehito Koyasu?
Takehito Koyasu is a Japanese voice actor born in 1967 in Kanagawa Prefecture, active in the industry since 1988. He founded his own talent agency, T's Factory, in October 1998.
What is Takehito Koyasu doing now?
Koyasu continues to lead T's Factory, the talent agency he founded in October 1998, while still working as a voice actor decades into his career. He remains best known for originating DIO across JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's David Production anime adaptations.
Who is Takehito Koyasu's son?
Koyasu has inherited a number of roles originally performed by the late voice actor Kaneto Shiozawa. His son, Koki Koyasu, has also become a voice actor, continuing the family's presence in the industry.
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