Yūichirō Umehara
Voice ActorYūichirō Umehara is a Japanese voice actor with Arts Vision who voices the antagonist Sidero in the My Hero Academia film World Heroes' Mission, a supporting turn alongside a career built on leading anime parts.
My Hero Academia Role
Umehara voices Sidero, an enforcer working for the villain Flect Turn during the events of World Heroes' Mission, the 2021 My Hero Academia film centered on the extremist group Humarize. It is a rare villain turn for an actor most often cast as a headlining protagonist elsewhere.
Career and Notable Roles
Umehara's career centers on leading-man roles, most notably the title character of Goblin Slayer and Eugene Sevenstark in Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, and he also fronts the rock band Sir Vanity as vocalist and guitarist alongside his voice work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yuichiro Umehara's most famous role?
Yuichiro Umehara is best known for voicing the title character in Goblin Slayer, one of the signature leading-man roles that built his career. It's the protagonist work he is most associated with across a decade in the industry.
Who does Yuichiro Umehara voice in My Hero Academia?
Umehara voices Sidero, an enforcer working for the villain Flect Turn in the 2021 film World Heroes' Mission. The role puts him on the side of Humarize, the extremist group at the center of the film, a rare villain turn for an actor usually cast as a protagonist.
What other anime has Yuichiro Umehara appeared in?
Umehara voices Eugene Sevenstark in Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, another lead role in his catalog. It reflects his career pattern of headlining major anime series rather than taking supporting parts.
Is Yuichiro Umehara also a musician?
Yes, Umehara fronts the rock band Sir Vanity as vocalist and guitarist alongside his voice acting career. He has balanced both since establishing himself in the industry.
When did Yuichiro Umehara start his voice acting career?
Umehara was born in 1991 and has been active in the industry since 2013. He is represented by the talent agency Arts Vision.
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