Hiroki Yasumoto
Voice ActorSigma Seven represents Japanese voice actor Hiroki Yasumoto, whose gravelly delivery has carried roles from Bleach to Hetalia; in My Hero Academia he brings that same register to the pro hero Lariat.
My Hero Academia Role
In the Japanese dub, Yasumoto voices Lariat, the wrestling-styled retired hero also known by his given name Daigoro Banjo. Banjo was the fifth person to carry the One For All quirk before it eventually passed down the line of successors that reaches All Might. Yasumoto gives the role a weathered, old-guard voice that fits Banjo's background as a fighter from an earlier era.
Career and Notable Roles
Yasumoto has built a long career around tough, imposing characters, most notably Yasutora Sado in Bleach and the personification of Germany in Hetalia: Axis Powers. He also narrates sports and current-affairs programming, including Super Soccer broadcasts and the news program Close-up Gendai, alongside his anime and video game work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Hiroki Yasumoto voice in My Hero Academia?
In the Japanese dub, Yasumoto voices Lariat, the retired wrestling-styled hero also known by his given name Daigoro Banjo. Banjo was the fifth person to carry the One For All quirk before it eventually passed down the line of successors that reaches All Might. Yasumoto gives the role a weathered, old-guard voice fitting a fighter from an earlier era.
What is Hiroki Yasumoto's most famous non-MHA role?
Yasumoto is best known for voicing Yasutora Sado in Bleach, one of the tough, imposing characters that have defined much of his career. That same gravelly delivery carries over into his role as Lariat in My Hero Academia.
What character does Hiroki Yasumoto voice in Hetalia: Axis Powers?
Yasumoto voices the personification of Germany in Hetalia: Axis Powers, another of the tough, commanding roles that run through his filmography. The part sits alongside Bleach's Yasutora Sado among his most recognized anime credits.
Does Hiroki Yasumoto do any work outside voice acting?
Yes, alongside his anime and video game roles, Yasumoto narrates sports and current-affairs programming in Japan, including Super Soccer broadcasts and the news program Close-up Gendai.
Who is Hiroki Yasumoto?
Hiroki Yasumoto is a Japanese voice actor born in 1977 who has been active since 2003 and is signed with the agency Sigma Seven. His gravelly voice carried him from Bleach and Hetalia to the role of Lariat in My Hero Academia.
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