Yasuhiro Takato
Voice ActorYasuhiro Takato is a Japanese voice actor born in Okayama in 1968, signed to Aoni Production, who has voiced Principal Nezu, the animal headmaster of U.A. High, throughout the Japanese-language My Hero Academia since the anime began.
My Hero Academia Role
Takato originated the role of Principal Nezu in the Japanese dub, voicing the small, hyper-intelligent creature who leads U.A. High School and quietly shapes much of the story's hero-training curriculum from behind the scenes. His performance has carried across every season and film appearance of the character since the series debuted in 2016.
Career and Notable Roles
Takato's decades with Aoni Production span roles like the sin-given-form Gluttony in Fullmetal Alchemist and Shalnark in Hunter x Hunter, a career built largely on antagonists and offbeat supporting characters across more than three decades of Japanese anime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yasuhiro Takato voice in My Hero Academia?
Yasuhiro Takato voices Principal Nezu, the small, hyper-intelligent creature who leads U.A. High School and shapes much of the story's hero-training curriculum from behind the scenes. He originated the role in the Japanese dub and has voiced Nezu across every season and film appearance since the series debuted in 2016.
What other anime characters has Yasuhiro Takato voiced?
Takato's other roles include Gluttony, the sin-given-form homunculus in Fullmetal Alchemist, and Shalnark in Hunter x Hunter, both part of a career built largely on antagonists and offbeat supporting characters.
When did Yasuhiro Takato start his voice acting career?
Takato has been active as a voice actor since 1987, giving him more than three decades of credits with the agency Aoni Production.
Where is Yasuhiro Takato from?
Takato was born in Okayama, Japan, in 1968.
Who is Yasuhiro Takato?
Yasuhiro Takato is a Japanese voice actor signed to Aoni Production, best known in My Hero Academia for originating the role of Principal Nezu. He has worked in the industry for more than three decades, taking on antagonist and supporting roles across anime.
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