Kenichirou Matsuda
Voice ActorKenichirou Matsuda is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with the agency Arts Vision, known for roles such as Thors in Vinland Saga and the narrator in Spy x Family. In My Hero Academia, he voices Yu Hojo, a member of the villainous Eight Bullets.
My Hero Academia Role
Matsuda voices Yu Hojo in the Japanese original of My Hero Academia, a tall, shaven-headed enforcer for the Shie Hassaikai crime organization and one of the Eight Bullets working under Overhaul. Hojo's Quirk, Crystallize, lets him harden parts of his body for close combat, and the character is ultimately imprisoned after the group's plans collapse. Matsuda also lends his voice to an unnamed teacher at the rival Shiketsu High School elsewhere in the series.
Career and Notable Roles
Matsuda has voiced Batou in Ghost in the Shell: Arise, and plays Thors in Vinland Saga. His other credits include Gordon Agrippa in Black Clover and both the narrator role and Bond Forger within Spy x Family. His career as a Tokyo-area voice actor spans a wide range of action and drama titles beyond his supporting work in My Hero Academia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kenichirou Matsuda voice in My Hero Academia?
Kenichirou Matsuda voices Yu Hojo in the Japanese original of My Hero Academia, a shaven-headed enforcer for the Shie Hassaikai crime organization and one of the Eight Bullets working under Overhaul. Hojo's Crystallize Quirk lets him harden parts of his body for close combat, and he is ultimately imprisoned after the group's plans collapse.
Does Kenichirou Matsuda voice more than one character in My Hero Academia?
Yes, alongside Yu Hojo, Matsuda also voices an unnamed teacher at the rival Shiketsu High School elsewhere in the series.
What other anime has Kenichirou Matsuda been in?
Matsuda has voiced Batou in Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Thors in Vinland Saga, and Gordon Agrippa in Black Clover. These roles sit alongside his supporting work in My Hero Academia.
Who does Kenichirou Matsuda voice in Spy x Family?
Kenichirou Matsuda voices both the narrator and the character Bond Forger in Spy x Family. It is one of the more recognizable dual credits in his career.
When was Kenichirou Matsuda born?
Kenichirou Matsuda was born in 1978 and works as a Japanese voice actor affiliated with the agency Arts Vision. His career spans a wide range of action and drama anime titles.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the My Hero Academia anime series, manga, and official materials. My Hero Academia was created by Kohei Horikoshi, published by Shueisha, and animated by Bones. All rights to My Hero Academia and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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