Hikaru Hanada
Voice ActorHikaru Hanada is a Japanese voice actor and actor from Gifu, represented by Office Osawa, who voiced Maynard in the One Piece anime produced by Toei Animation.
One Piece Role
Hanada voices Maynard in the Japanese dub of One Piece, part of Toei Animation's long-running anime adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's manga.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Hikaru Hanada voice in One Piece?
Hikaru Hanada voices Maynard in the Japanese dub of One Piece, part of Toei Animation's long-running adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's manga. He is a Japanese voice actor and actor who works across both live-action and animation.
What talent agency represents Hikaru Hanada?
Hanada is represented by Office Osawa. The agency handles his work across both live-action acting and voice acting in Japan.
What is Hikaru Hanada best known for outside One Piece?
Hanada's most recognized anime credit is Akihiko Usami in the boys-love series Junjou Romantica. It stands as the best-known entry in a career that otherwise spans live-action roles as well as voice work.
Where and when was Hikaru Hanada born?
Hanada was born in 1958 and is based in Gifu, Japan. He has built his career there as both a voice actor and a live-action actor.
Does Hikaru Hanada work in live-action acting as well as voice acting?
Yes, Hanada has built his career across both live-action and voice acting rather than voice work alone. Office Osawa represents him in both areas of his Gifu-based career.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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