Hikaru Midorikawa
Voice ActorMidorikawa Hikaru is a veteran Japanese voice actor with Aoni Production who plays Tsunagu Hakamada, the Pro Hero Best Jeanist, in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Midorikawa voices Best Jeanist, the meticulous, denim-obsessed Pro Hero ranked among the strongest heroes in the series before a devastating injury during the war arc sidelines him. He brings a cool, controlled authority to the character that fits his decades of experience playing composed, powerful figures, standing in sharp contrast to some of his more excitable past roles.
Career and Notable Roles
Born May 2, 1968 in Otawara, Tochigi and active since the late 1980s, Midorikawa is one of anime's most prolific leading men, known for Heero Yuy in Gundam Wing, Kaede Rukawa in Slam Dunk, Zelgadis in Slayers, Akihiko Sanada in Persona 3, Marth in the Fire Emblem games and Garou in One-Punch Man, among dozens of other credits spanning nearly four decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hikaru Midorikawa's most famous role?
Midorikawa is widely recognized for voicing Heero Yuy in Gundam Wing, one of the defining roles of his decades-long career as one of anime's most prolific leading men. That role dates back to his active years starting in the late 1980s.
Who does Hikaru Midorikawa voice in My Hero Academia?
Midorikawa voices Best Jeanist, the meticulous, denim-obsessed Pro Hero ranked among the strongest heroes in the series before a devastating injury during the war arc sidelines him. He brings a cool, controlled authority to the character.
Who is Hikaru Midorikawa?
Hikaru Midorikawa is a Japanese voice actor born May 2, 1968, in Otawara, Tochigi, who has been active since the late 1980s. He is represented by Aoni Production.
What other anime has Hikaru Midorikawa been in?
Midorikawa's other major roles include Kaede Rukawa in Slam Dunk, Zelgadis in Slayers, and Garou in One-Punch Man. These roles span his nearly four-decade career across different genres and character types.
What video games has Hikaru Midorikawa voiced characters in?
Midorikawa has voiced Akihiko Sanada in Persona 3 and Marth in the Fire Emblem games. Both roles add to his extensive catalog of work beyond television anime.
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.
