Go Inoue
Voice ActorInoue Gō is a Japanese voice actor with the Sigma Seven agency who plays Chizome Akaguro, the villain known as Hero Killer: Stain, in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Inoue voices Stain, the ideology-driven villain who murders so-called fake heroes and nearly kills several Class 1-A students before his capture, a role praised for its cold, rasping intensity during the Hero Killer arc. He also returns later in the series as the mentor figure Daikaku Miyagi, giving him two distinct footprints in the show's cast.
Career and Notable Roles
Born April 19, 1978 and represented by the Sigma Seven agency, Inoue has built a long career voicing sharp, commanding characters, including Spain in the Hetalia franchise, Keith Goodman, also known as Sky High, across the Tiger & Bunny series, Kawagoe in Date A Live and Professor Sycamore in the Pokémon Evolutions anime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Go Inoue voice in My Hero Academia?
Go Inoue voices Stain, the ideology-driven villain who murders so-called fake heroes and nearly kills several Class 1-A students before his capture during the Hero Killer arc. The role is praised for its cold, rasping intensity.
What other character does Go Inoue voice in My Hero Academia?
Inoue also returns later in the series as the mentor figure Daikaku Miyagi, giving him a second, distinct part in the show's cast. It stands apart from the cold menace of his Stain performance.
Who is Go Inoue?
Go Inoue is a Japanese voice actor born April 19, 1978, represented by the Sigma Seven agency. He has built a long career voicing sharp, commanding characters across anime and games.
What other anime has Go Inoue been in?
Inoue has voiced Spain in the Hetalia franchise, Keith Goodman, also known as Sky High, across the Tiger & Bunny series, and Kawagoe in Date A Live. These roles add to a resume built on commanding, intense character types.
What Pokemon character has Go Inoue voiced?
Inoue voices Professor Sycamore in the Pokemon Evolutions anime, a family-friendly credit that stands apart from the darker roles he is best known for, like Stain in My Hero Academia. It shows the range in his casting beyond villains.
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