Kōhei Amasaki
Voice ActorAmasaki Kōhei is a Japanese voice actor represented by I'm Enterprise who voices Neito Monoma, and later Shihai Kuroiro, in the original Japanese cast of My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Amasaki provides the Japanese voice of Neito Monoma, the confident Class 1-B student whose Copy quirk lets him mimic any ability he touches, using the role's brash rivalry with Class 1-A to show off a cocky, high-energy delivery. He later took on a second part in the series as Shihai Kuroiro, adding another distinct voice to the wider student cast. The dual casting reflects how often Japanese dubbing studios lean on strong supporting talent across a long-running franchise like this one.
Career and Notable Roles
Born October 22, 1990, Amasaki debuted professionally in 2014 and quickly picked up industry recognition, taking the 13th Seiyu Awards' prize for Best New Actor along with that year's Singing Award. He has since built a career voicing energetic, youthful male characters across anime and video games under his agency I'm Enterprise, and he was raised alongside two older brothers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kōhei Amasaki voice in My Hero Academia?
Kōhei Amasaki provides the Japanese voice of Neito Monoma, the confident Class 1-B student whose Copy quirk lets him mimic any ability he touches. He plays the role with a brash, high-energy delivery that fuels Class 1-B's rivalry with Class 1-A.
What other My Hero Academia role does Kōhei Amasaki have?
Amasaki later took on a second My Hero Academia part as Shihai Kuroiro, adding another distinct voice to the wider student cast. The dual casting reflects how often Japanese dubbing studios lean on strong supporting talent across a long-running franchise.
What awards has Kōhei Amasaki won?
Amasaki took home the 13th Seiyu Awards' prize for Best New Actor along with that year's Singing Award, recognition that came shortly after his 2014 debut. The wins marked an early highlight in his career.
When did Kōhei Amasaki debut as a voice actor?
Amasaki was born October 22, 1990 and debuted professionally in 2014. He has since built a career voicing energetic, youthful male characters across anime and video games.
What agency represents Kōhei Amasaki?
Amasaki is represented by I'm Enterprise, the agency under which he has built his slate of anime and game roles. He was raised alongside two older brothers.
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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- Created byKohei Horikoshi
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byBones
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