Kiyotaka Furushima
Voice ActorKiyotaka Furushima is a Japanese voice actor from Tochigi Prefecture best known for playing Hanta Sero, the tape-wielding hero Cellophane, in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Furushima voices Hanta Sero, a Class 1-A student at U.A. High School who fights under the hero name Cellophane, shooting tape from dispenser-like organs in his elbows to bind enemies, swing across distances, and aid rescues. He has held the part consistently across the anime's television seasons and film releases. Furushima has also picked up a handful of smaller My Hero Academia parts, including Mustard, Kido, and Togaru Kamakiri.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in 1979, Furushima trained at the Haikyo Voice Actor's Studio before becoming a member of the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society, and outside anime he has voiced Lucario and Paul in the Pokemon franchise. His work extends into video games, drama CDs, web anime, and tokusatsu productions, and he is also skilled in calligraphy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kiyotaka Furushima voice in My Hero Academia?
Kiyotaka Furushima voices Hanta Sero, the Class 1-A student who fights under the hero name Cellophane. Sero shoots tape from dispenser-like organs in his elbows to bind enemies, swing across gaps, and aid rescues, and Furushima has held the role across the anime's television seasons and films.
What other My Hero Academia characters has Kiyotaka Furushima voiced?
Beyond Hanta Sero, Furushima has picked up a handful of smaller My Hero Academia parts, including Mustard, Kido, and Togaru Kamakiri. That kind of multi-role casting is common for supporting voice actors on a long-running series.
What other anime has Kiyotaka Furushima been in?
Outside My Hero Academia, Furushima has voiced Lucario and Paul in the Pokemon franchise. His broader résumé also spans video games, drama CDs, web anime, and tokusatsu productions.
Where did Kiyotaka Furushima train as a voice actor?
Furushima trained at the Haikyo Voice Actor's Studio before becoming a member of the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society. That grounding preceded his run of anime, game, and tokusatsu casting.
Who is Kiyotaka Furushima?
Kiyotaka Furushima is a Japanese voice actor born in 1979, best known for playing Hanta Sero in My Hero Academia. Outside the booth he is also skilled in calligraphy.
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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