Yoshimasa Hosoya
Voice ActorBorn in 1982, Yoshimasa Hosoya has voiced characters and narrated anime professionally in Japan, and in My Hero Academia fans know him as Fumikage Tokoyami, the U.A. student paired with the shadowy Quirk Dark Shadow.
My Hero Academia Role
Hosoya voices Fumikage Tokoyami, a member of Class 1-A at U.A. High School whose Quirk, Dark Shadow, manifests as a sentient black creature that grows stronger in darkness and weaker in light. The character's brooding, crow-like design and internal struggle to control his own power make him a fan favorite, and Hosoya's low, measured delivery suits Tokoyami's serious demeanor. He has voiced the role since the anime's 2016 debut.
Career and Notable Roles
Hosoya has built one of the more recognizable voices in modern anime, playing Reiner Braun in Attack on Titan and Asahi Azumane in Haikyu!!, in addition to his work as a narrator across Japanese television. His deep, measured delivery has made him a frequent choice for serious, conflicted characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yoshimasa Hosoya voice in My Hero Academia?
Yoshimasa Hosoya voices Fumikage Tokoyami, a member of Class 1-A at U.A. High School whose quirk, Dark Shadow, manifests as a sentient black creature that grows stronger in darkness and weaker in light. He has voiced the role since the anime's 2016 debut.
What other major anime roles has Yoshimasa Hosoya played?
Hosoya has voiced Reiner Braun in Attack on Titan and Asahi Azumane in Haikyu!!, two of the more recognizable roles in his career alongside Tokoyami.
Does Yoshimasa Hosoya do work outside voice acting?
Yes, Hosoya works as a narrator across Japanese television in addition to his voice acting career.
When did Yoshimasa Hosoya start voice acting?
Hosoya has been active as a voice actor since 2004, building one of the more recognizable voices in modern anime over two decades.
Who is Yoshimasa Hosoya?
Yoshimasa Hosoya is a Japanese voice actor born in 1982, known for his deep, measured delivery that suits serious, conflicted characters. In My Hero Academia, he voices Fumikage Tokoyami, the crow-like student paired with the Dark Shadow quirk.
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