Ryo Yoshizawa
Voice ActorRyo Yoshizawa is an acclaimed Japanese actor best known for live-action roles in Kingdom, Tokyo Revengers, and the record-breaking 2025 film Kokuho, who also lent his voice to the original character Rody Soul in the My Hero Academia film franchise.
My Hero Academia Role
Yoshizawa voices Rody Soul, an original character introduced in the 2021 film My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission, a street courier supporting his younger siblings who becomes entangled in a plot involving his late father's forced work on a weapon called Trigger for the villain group Humarise. His quirk, Soul, manifests as a small bird companion named Pino that reveals his true feelings, a trait that ultimately helps Izuku see through a forced betrayal. The role marked a rare anime voice credit for the primarily live-action star, and Rody later reappeared in the Final Season television anime, with Yoshizawa reprising the part.
Career and Notable Roles
Yoshizawa's breakthrough came through roles such as Sogo Okita in the live-action Gintama films and King Ei Sei in the Kingdom series, followed by his turn as gang leader Manjiro 'Mikey' Sano in Tokyo Revengers. He also worked in tokusatsu, playing Kamen Rider Meteor within the Kamen Rider Fourze franchise, and in 2025 he won the Japan Academy Film Prize for Best Actor for his lead role in Kokuho, Japan's highest-grossing domestic film ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Ryo Yoshizawa voice in My Hero Academia?
Ryo Yoshizawa voices Rody Soul, an original character introduced in the 2021 film My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission, and he reprised the role when Rody reappeared in the Final Season television anime.
What is Rody Soul's Quirk in My Hero Academia?
Rody Soul's Quirk manifests as a small bird companion named Pino that reveals his true feelings, a trait that helps Izuku see through a forced betrayal.
What is Ryo Yoshizawa best known for in live-action roles?
Ryo Yoshizawa is best known for playing gang leader Manjiro 'Mikey' Sano in Tokyo Revengers and King Ei Sei in the Kingdom series.
Has Ryo Yoshizawa won any major awards?
Ryo Yoshizawa won the Japan Academy Film Prize for Best Actor in 2025 for his lead role in Kokuho, Japan's highest-grossing domestic film ever.
Has Ryo Yoshizawa done tokusatsu work?
Yes, Ryo Yoshizawa played Kamen Rider Meteor within the Kamen Rider Fourze franchise.
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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