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Eiji Hanawa

Voice Actor

Represented by Ken'yu Office, Japanese voice actor Eiji Hanawa plays Hound Dog, the blunt guidance counselor at U.A. High School, in the Japanese version of My Hero Academia.

Agency: Ken'yu Office
Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
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My Hero Academia Role

Hanawa provides the original Japanese voice of Hound Dog, U.A. High School's dog-headed counselor who pushes students to confront their emotional struggles through blunt, no-nonsense guidance rather than gentle sympathy. He also voices the minor character Taneo Tokuda elsewhere in the series. His work on Hound Dog spans multiple seasons of the anime's broadcast run between 2018 and 2024.

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Career and Notable Roles

Hanawa performs as a member of Ken'yu Office, a talent agency known for veteran supporting players. His confirmed credits center on his multi-season role in My Hero Academia rather than a broad public filmography.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Eiji Hanawa voice in My Hero Academia?

Eiji Hanawa provides the original Japanese voice of Hound Dog, U.A. High School's dog-headed guidance counselor, across multiple seasons of the anime's broadcast run between 2018 and 2024.

What is Hound Dog's role at U.A. High School?

Hound Dog pushes students to confront their emotional struggles through blunt, no-nonsense guidance rather than gentle sympathy, serving as the school's counselor.

Does Eiji Hanawa voice any other character in My Hero Academia?

Alongside Hound Dog, Hanawa also voices the minor character Taneo Tokuda elsewhere in the series.

What talent agency is Eiji Hanawa signed with?

Hanawa performs as a member of Ken'yu Office, a Japanese talent agency known for veteran supporting players.

When was Eiji Hanawa born?

Eiji Hanawa was born in 1974. His confirmed credits center on his multi-season role in My Hero Academia rather than a broad public filmography.

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