Kei Shindo
Voice ActorJapanese voice actress Kei Shindō plays Kyoka Jiro, the Class 1-A student known for her earphone-jack Quirk, in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Shindō voices Kyoka Jiro, a Class 1-A hero student whose Earphone Jack Quirk lets her pick up sound at long range and deliver powerful attacks through jacks in her earlobes. Jiro also performs music within the show, giving Shindō both the character's combat scenes and her band performances to carry across the series.
Career and Notable Roles
Shindō has voiced a wide range of characters since debuting in 2004: the demon general Gentoku in the historical fantasy Ikki Tousen, young Anzu at Hanamaru Kindergarten, the sharp-tongued Kuro Kagami from the comedy Kodomo no Jikan, and Naomasa, a mother figure in the series Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere. In games, she has lent her voice to Tamaki in Code 18, taken the role of Rionera for Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland, and played Mian in Dream Club.
Frequently Asked Questions
What anime has Kei Shindo been in?
Kei Shindo has voiced characters in a number of Japanese anime series since her 2004 debut, including the demon general Gentoku in Ikki Tousen, the comedy character Kuro Kagami in Kodomo no Jikan, and the mother figure Naomasa in Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere. She also voiced young Anzu in Hanamaru Kindergarten.
Who voices Jiro in My Hero Academia?
Kei Shindo voices Kyoka Jiro, the Class 1-A hero student whose Earphone Jack Quirk lets her pick up sound at long range and attack through jacks in her earlobes. Shindo handles both Jiro's combat scenes and the character's in-show band performances.
What video games has Kei Shindo voiced characters in?
Beyond anime, Kei Shindo has lent her voice to several Japanese video games. She played Tamaki in Code 18, Rionera in Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland, and Mian in Dream Club.
When did Kei Shindo start voice acting?
Kei Shindo has been working as a voice actress since 2004, giving her more than two decades in the industry by the time she took on the role of Kyoka Jiro in My Hero Academia. Her career has spanned anime, video games, and other Japanese media over that span.
Does Kyoka Jiro perform music in My Hero Academia?
Yes, Kyoka Jiro performs music within the show as part of the story, not just fights. Kei Shindo voices both sides of the character, carrying her through combat scenes and her band performances across the series.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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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- Animated byBones
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