Yō Kitazawa
Voice ActorYō Kitazawa is a Japanese screen and voice performer affiliated with Ken Production who voices Power Loader, the eccentric U.A. High support course teacher, in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Kitazawa voices Power Loader, real name Higari Maijima, the head of U.A. High's Support Course who runs the school's Development Studio and oversees gadget-focused students like Mei Hatsume. The character first appears with the show's second season, giving Kitazawa a niche but memorable presence among the franchise's faculty cast.
Career and Notable Roles
Kitazawa came to voice acting later than most, entering the industry as an adult and building a career largely out of smaller supporting parts. Beyond My Hero Academia, his credits include Rugui in Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy, Wall Eehto in Fairy Tail: Final Season, and Serentius in High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World, alongside earlier work in Serial Experiments Lain, Blood+, and Kino's Journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yō Kitazawa voice in My Hero Academia?
Yō Kitazawa voices Power Loader, real name Higari Maijima, the head of U.A. High's Support Course who runs the school's Development Studio and oversees gadget-focused students like Mei Hatsume. The character first appears starting with the show's second season.
When did Yō Kitazawa become a voice actor?
Kitazawa came to voice acting later than most, entering the industry as an adult rather than through the usual younger path, and has since built a career largely out of smaller supporting parts.
What other anime has Yō Kitazawa voiced characters in?
Kitazawa's other credits include Rugui in Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy, Wall Eehto in Fairy Tail: Final Season, and Serentius in High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World.
What early anime roles did Yō Kitazawa have?
Earlier in his career, Kitazawa appeared in Serial Experiments Lain, Blood+, and Kino's Journey.
Who is Yō Kitazawa?
Yō Kitazawa is a Japanese voice performer born in 1963 and affiliated with the agency Ken Production. In My Hero Academia, he plays Power Loader, the eccentric teacher who leads U.A.'s Support Course.
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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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