Mamoru Miyano
Voice ActorMamoru Miyano, a prolific Japanese voice actor and singer best known for playing Light Yagami in Death Note, joined the My Hero Academia film series as the original character Julio Gandini in You're Next.
My Hero Academia Role
Miyano voices Julio Gandini, an original character created for the fourth My Hero Academia film, You're Next, which opened in Japanese theaters in August 2024. Gandini serves as a butler to the wealthy Scelvino family, presented as composed and courteous on the surface with flashes of a harder edge underneath. The casting brought one of anime's most recognizable leading voices into a guest role built specifically for the movie rather than the core television series.
Career and Notable Roles
Miyano's breakout came as Light Yagami in Death Note, a performance that earned him a Best Lead Actor nomination at the first Seiyu Awards in 2007, and he won the following year for voicing Setsuna F. Seiei, the lead of Mobile Suit Gundam 00. His catalog since spans Durarara!!, Free!, Hunter x Hunter, Oshi No Ko, and Fire Force, and he doubles as a recording artist, releasing his debut single "Kuon" through King Records in 2007 followed by the album Break in 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Mamoru Miyano voice in My Hero Academia?
Mamoru Miyano voices Julio Gandini, an original character created for the fourth My Hero Academia film, You're Next, which opened in Japanese theaters in August 2024. Gandini serves as a butler to the wealthy Scelvino family, composed and courteous on the surface with a harder edge underneath.
What is Mamoru Miyano best known for?
Miyano's breakout role was Light Yagami in Death Note, a performance that earned him a Best Lead Actor nomination at the first Seiyu Awards in 2007. He won the award the following year for voicing Setsuna F. Seiei, the lead of Mobile Suit Gundam 00.
What other anime has Mamoru Miyano been in?
Miyano's catalog spans Durarara!!, Free!, Hunter x Hunter, Oshi No Ko, and Fire Force. His My Hero Academia role in You're Next added a guest part to that long resume.
What music career has Mamoru Miyano built alongside voice acting?
Miyano doubles as a recording artist, releasing his debut single "Kuon" through King Records in 2007, followed by the album Break in 2009. His music career runs parallel to his voice acting work.
When did Mamoru Miyano start his voice acting career?
Miyano, born in 1983, has worked as a voice actor since 1990. His decades-long career includes both the lead role in Death Note and his guest role in the My Hero Academia film franchise.
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