Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Voice ActorYoshitsugu Matsuoka is a Japanese voice actor from Hokkaido who voices Kokichi Muta, known onscreen as Mechamaru, in Jujutsu Kaisen, produced by MAPPA.
Jujutsu Kaisen Role
In Jujutsu Kaisen, Matsuoka voices Kokichi Muta, a Kyoto Jujutsu High student who fights through a remote-controlled puppet named Mechamaru because of his own frail body. The dual nature of the part, a hidden human pilot behind a stoic mechanical shell, lets him shift between a flat, robotic delivery and a more vulnerable human tone. It's one of several genre-spanning parts that have made him a fixture of modern shonen casting.
Career and Notable Roles
Matsuoka broke out as Kirito in Sword Art Online and has since anchored major franchises such as Inosuke Hashibira in Demon Slayer, Fuutarou Uesugi in The Quintessential Quintuplets, and Souma Yukihira in Food Wars. He also starred as Vash in the 2023 Trigun Stampede reboot and lends his voice to Xiao in Genshin Impact. He won Best New Actor and later Best Lead Actor at the Seiyu Awards, and holds a Guinness World Record for the sheer volume of unique lines he recorded for a mobile game tie-in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yoshitsugu Matsuoka voice in Jujutsu Kaisen?
Matsuoka voices Kokichi Muta, known onscreen as Mechamaru, in Jujutsu Kaisen. Muta is a Kyoto Jujutsu High student who fights through a remote-controlled puppet because of his own frail body, letting Matsuoka shift between a flat, robotic delivery and a more vulnerable human tone.
What is Yoshitsugu Matsuoka's most famous role?
Matsuoka broke out playing Kirito in Sword Art Online, a role that helped establish him as a major name in Japanese voice acting. It remains one of the signature performances of his career, which began in 2009.
What other anime characters has Yoshitsugu Matsuoka voiced?
Matsuoka has voiced Inosuke Hashibira in Demon Slayer, Fuutarou Uesugi in The Quintessential Quintuplets, and Souma Yukihira in Food Wars. He also starred as Vash in the 2023 Trigun Stampede reboot.
Has Yoshitsugu Matsuoka won any awards?
Matsuoka won Best New Actor and later Best Lead Actor at the Seiyu Awards. He also holds a Guinness World Record for the sheer volume of unique lines he recorded for a mobile game tie-in.
What video games has Yoshitsugu Matsuoka voiced characters in?
Matsuoka lends his voice to Xiao in Genshin Impact, one of several video game roles alongside his extensive anime résumé. He hails from Hokkaido and has worked in the industry since 2009.
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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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