Yuichi Nakamura
Voice ActorYuichi Nakamura is a Japanese voice actor who voices Hawks in My Hero Academia, one of many major anime roles across a career built on his calm, versatile delivery.
My Hero Academia Role
In My Hero Academia, Yuichi Nakamura voices Hawks, the number two Pro Hero whose wing-based quirk makes him the fastest flier among Japan's heroes. Nakamura plays Hawks with a breezy, confident swagger that masks the character's darker double life as an undercover informant infiltrating the villain underworld. The performance balances charm and menace as Hawks' true loyalties come into question across the series' later arcs.
Career and Notable Roles
Nakamura has voiced a run of major anime leads over more than two decades, including Gray Fullbuster in Fairy Tail, Satoru Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Bruno Bucciarati in the Golden Wind arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. He is also a prolific narrator and has performed the Japanese dub of actor Chris Evans across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He is currently affiliated with the talent agency Intention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yuichi Nakamura voice in My Hero Academia?
Yuichi Nakamura voices Hawks, the number two Pro Hero whose wing-based quirk makes him the fastest flier among Japan's heroes. Nakamura plays Hawks with a breezy, confident swagger that masks the character's darker double life as an undercover informant infiltrating the villain underworld.
What other major anime roles has Yuichi Nakamura played?
Nakamura has voiced Gray Fullbuster in Fairy Tail, Satoru Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Bruno Bucciarati in the Golden Wind arc of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, a run of leading roles spanning more than two decades.
Does Yuichi Nakamura do dubbing work?
Yes, Nakamura performs the Japanese dub voice of actor Chris Evans across the Marvel Cinematic Universe, alongside his work as a prolific anime narrator.
When did Yuichi Nakamura start voice acting?
Nakamura has been active as a voice actor since 2001, building a career of major leads over more than two decades.
What talent agency is Yuichi Nakamura with?
Nakamura is affiliated with the talent agency Intention, representing him across his ongoing anime and dubbing work including his role as Hawks in My Hero Academia.
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