Yoko Hikasa
Voice ActorYoko Hikasa is a Japanese voice actress and singer, born in 1985, who voices Utahime Iori in the Jujutsu Kaisen anime produced by MAPPA.
Jujutsu Kaisen Role
In Jujutsu Kaisen, Hikasa voices Utahime Iori, a jujutsu sorcerer who works alongside the Kyoto school's staff and crosses paths with Satoru Gojo throughout the series. She brings a sharp, weary energy to a character who often serves as a grounded counterpoint to the story's more flamboyant sorcerers. The part sits comfortably within a career full of supporting roles across major anime ensembles.
Career and Notable Roles
Hikasa's most recognized parts include Rias Gremory in High School DxD and the Danganronpa detective Kyoko Kirigiri, alongside earlier work voicing Mio Akiyama in the band comedy K-On! and roles in Shaman King and Pluto. She has also released music as a singer and has worked in the industry since 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yoko Hikasa voice in Jujutsu Kaisen?
Hikasa voices Utahime Iori in Jujutsu Kaisen, a jujutsu sorcerer at the Kyoto school who crosses paths with Satoru Gojo throughout the series. She brings a sharp, weary energy to a character who often serves as a grounded counterpoint to the story's more flamboyant sorcerers.
What is Yoko Hikasa best known for?
Hikasa is best recognized for voicing Rias Gremory in High School DxD and the detective Kyoko Kirigiri in the Danganronpa franchise. Both roles have made her a familiar name across two very different corners of anime fandom.
What other anime has Yoko Hikasa been in?
Hikasa's earlier credits include Mio Akiyama in the band comedy K-On!, along with roles in Shaman King and Pluto. These parts sit alongside her more prominent later work.
Is Yoko Hikasa a singer as well as a voice actress?
Yes, alongside her voice acting career Hikasa has released music as a singer. That dual career runs in parallel with her acting credits across major anime ensembles.
When did Yoko Hikasa start her career?
Hikasa was born in 1985 and has worked in the industry since 2007. Over nearly two decades she has built a résumé spanning television anime, video games, and music.
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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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