Subaru Kimura
Voice ActorGerman-Japanese performer Subaru Kimura, an actor and rapper, voices Aoi Todo in the MAPPA-produced anime Jujutsu Kaisen.
Jujutsu Kaisen Role
Kimura voices Aoi Todo, the boisterous third-year sorcerer from Kyoto Jujutsu High School whose rivalry-turned-friendship with Yuji Itadori becomes one of the series' most memorable dynamics. Todo's oversized personality, his fixation on a woman's "type," and his Boogie Woogie cursed technique give Kimura room for big, theatrical line readings. The part draws on his background as a performer who also raps and works on camera.
Career and Notable Roles
Kimura built his profile largely through long-running anime work, most notably as Takeshi "Gian" Goda in the Doraemon franchise, a role familiar to generations of Japanese viewers. In 2025 he took over as the Japanese voice of Franky in One Piece, another high-profile assignment. Outside voice acting he performs as a rapper and works across Japanese television and stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Subaru Kimura voice?
Subaru Kimura voices Aoi Todo, the boisterous third-year sorcerer from Kyoto Jujutsu High School, in the Japanese version of Jujutsu Kaisen. Todo is defined by his Boogie Woogie cursed technique and his rivalry-turned-friendship with Yuji Itadori. Kimura's background as a stage and TV performer suits Todo's big, theatrical personality.
What is Subaru Kimura's nationality?
Subaru Kimura is German-Japanese, born in 1990. He has worked as both an actor and a rapper in Japan since around 2000, and he voices Aoi Todo in Jujutsu Kaisen.
What is Subaru Kimura best known for?
Kimura is best known for voicing Takeshi 'Gian' Goda in the long-running Doraemon franchise, a role familiar to generations of Japanese viewers. That part built much of his profile before he took on Aoi Todo in Jujutsu Kaisen.
What other anime has Subaru Kimura appeared in recently?
In 2025, Kimura took over as the Japanese voice of Franky in One Piece, a high-profile assignment that came well into his career. It sits alongside his role as Aoi Todo in Jujutsu Kaisen.
What does Subaru Kimura do besides voice acting?
Outside voice acting, Kimura performs as a rapper and works across Japanese television and stage. He has been active in entertainment since around 2000, well before landing the Aoi Todo role in Jujutsu Kaisen.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to MAPPA and Toho.
- Game pages: official box art for Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Gege Akutami.
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