Kōhei Amasaki
Voice ActorAmasaki Kōhei is a Japanese voice actor represented by I'm Enterprise who voices Neito Monoma, and later Shihai Kuroiro, in the original Japanese cast of My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Amasaki provides the Japanese voice of Neito Monoma, the confident Class 1-B student whose Copy quirk lets him mimic any ability he touches, using the role's brash rivalry with Class 1-A to show off a cocky, high-energy delivery. He later took on a second part in the series as Shihai Kuroiro, adding another distinct voice to the wider student cast. The dual casting reflects how often Japanese dubbing studios lean on strong supporting talent across a long-running franchise like this one.
Career and Notable Roles
Born October 22, 1990, Amasaki debuted professionally in 2014 and quickly picked up industry recognition, taking the 13th Seiyu Awards' prize for Best New Actor along with that year's Singing Award. He has since built a career voicing energetic, youthful male characters across anime and video games under his agency I'm Enterprise, and he was raised alongside two older brothers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kōhei Amasaki voice in My Hero Academia?
Kōhei Amasaki provides the Japanese voice of Neito Monoma, the confident Class 1-B student whose Copy quirk lets him mimic any ability he touches. He plays the role with a brash, high-energy delivery that fuels Class 1-B's rivalry with Class 1-A.
What other My Hero Academia role does Kōhei Amasaki have?
Amasaki later took on a second My Hero Academia part as Shihai Kuroiro, adding another distinct voice to the wider student cast. The dual casting reflects how often Japanese dubbing studios lean on strong supporting talent across a long-running franchise.
What awards has Kōhei Amasaki won?
Amasaki took home the 13th Seiyu Awards' prize for Best New Actor along with that year's Singing Award, recognition that came shortly after his 2014 debut. The wins marked an early highlight in his career.
When did Kōhei Amasaki debut as a voice actor?
Amasaki was born October 22, 1990 and debuted professionally in 2014. He has since built a career voicing energetic, youthful male characters across anime and video games.
What agency represents Kōhei Amasaki?
Amasaki is represented by I'm Enterprise, the agency under which he has built his slate of anime and game roles. He was raised alongside two older brothers.
Related Reading
See all
Naruto vs Luffy: Does the Fight Change if Luffy Tickles Hinata?
Naruto vs Luffy with the twist nobody asked for: Luffy tickled Hinata on date night, and she kind of liked it. We break down the whole fight and commit to a winner....
Piccolo Gets the Namek Hoes: Namek Has No Women, and He Pulls Anyway
There are no women on Namek. That isn't an oversight, it's the biology. Why we handed Piccolo the one thing his own species rules out, and why it had to be trap soul....
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Dragon Ball anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Shueisha.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to Bandai Namco, Atari, and other publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Akira Toriyama.
Official resources:
Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate
Daddy Jim Headquarters maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.
