Stephen Sanders
Voice ActorStephen Sanders is a voice actor affiliated with Funimation and Crunchyroll dub productions who provides the English voice of Oboro Shirakumo, the mentor figure introduced during My Hero Academia's fifth season.
My Hero Academia Role
Sanders voices Oboro Shirakumo in the English dub, a former U.A. High School student and close friend of a young Shota Aizawa and Hizashi Yamada who is revealed to be connected to the villain Kurogiri. The character's introduction, shown mainly through flashbacks in the fifth season, recontextualizes Aizawa's guarded personality and ties directly into one of the series' more emotional twists. Anime press coverage highlighted the casting at the time as a notable addition to the English cast.
Career and Notable Roles
Sanders has built a career centered on Funimation and Crunchyroll English dubs, with credits including Licht von Glanzreich in The Royal Tutor, Motohama in High School DxD Hero, and Kotarou Azumi in Tsukigakirei, alongside numerous supporting and additional-voice roles across other anime titles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Stephen Sanders voice in My Hero Academia?
Sanders voices Oboro Shirakumo in the English dub, a former U.A. High School student and close friend of a young Shota Aizawa and Hizashi Yamada, introduced mainly through flashbacks in the fifth season.
Who is Oboro Shirakumo in My Hero Academia?
Oboro Shirakumo is revealed to be connected to the villain Kurogiri. His introduction recontextualizes Shota Aizawa's guarded personality and ties directly into one of the series' more emotional twists.
Was Stephen Sanders' casting as Oboro Shirakumo notable?
Yes, anime press coverage highlighted the casting at the time as a notable addition to the English cast of My Hero Academia.
What other anime has Stephen Sanders voiced characters in?
Sanders' credits include Licht von Glanzreich in The Royal Tutor, Motohama in High School DxD Hero, and Kotarou Azumi in Tsukigakirei.
What studios does Stephen Sanders work with?
Sanders has built a career centered on Funimation and Crunchyroll English dubs, taking on numerous supporting and additional-voice roles across their 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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