Yoshitaka Yamaya
Voice ActorYoshitaka Yamaya is a Japanese voice actor who voices Junpei Yoshino in Jujutsu Kaisen, the MAPPA-produced anime adaptation of Gege Akutami's manga.
Jujutsu Kaisen Role
Yamaya voices Junpei Yoshino, the withdrawn classmate whose descent into cursed-spirit manipulation forms one of the most emotionally charged threads of Jujutsu Kaisen's first season. His performance carries Junpei's shift from a bullied outsider seeking connection to a figure consumed by tragedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who voices Junpei in Jujutsu Kaisen Japanese?
Yoshitaka Yamaya voices Junpei Yoshino, a supporting character in the Japanese-language version of Jujutsu Kaisen, the MAPPA-produced anime adaptation of Gege Akutami's manga. The role appears during the anime's first season.
Who is Yoshitaka Yamaya?
Yoshitaka Yamaya is a Japanese voice actor born in 1992. He works primarily in Japanese-language anime voice acting.
When did Yoshitaka Yamaya start voice acting?
Yamaya entered the voice-acting industry in the early 2010s, with his career listed as active since 2013. He has continued to take on roles across a range of anime productions in the years since.
Is Yoshitaka Yamaya represented by a talent agency?
Yamaya was formerly represented by the talent agency With Line and now works as a freelancer. This kind of shift is common for voice actors managing their own careers after becoming established in the industry.
What kind of character is Junpei Yoshino, voiced by Yoshitaka Yamaya?
Junpei Yoshino is a bullied, withdrawn classmate whose search for connection turns into a descent into cursed-spirit manipulation and tragedy. His arc forms one of the most emotionally charged threads of Jujutsu Kaisen's first season, and Yamaya's performance carries that shift throughout.
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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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