Ryohei Kimura
Voice ActorRyohei Kimura is a Japanese actor and singer who lends the younger voice of David Shield in My Hero Academia and also appears in the spin-off special Training of the Dead.
My Hero Academia Role
Kimura voices a young David Shield, the American scientist and old college friend of Toshinori Yagi seen in flashback material tied to All Might's backstory and the development of hero support gear. He additionally lent his voice to Romero Fujimi in the bonus zombie-themed short My Hero Academia: Training of the Dead.
Career and Notable Roles
Kimura has built one of the busiest resumes in Japanese anime, taking on the boisterous ace spiker Bokuto Koutarou in Haikyu!!, the swordsman hero Sorey in Tales of Zestiria, and Tartaglia in the mobile hit Genshin Impact. The 6th Seiyu Awards honored him with its Best Supporting Actor prize, and he came up through the Himawari Theatre Group early in his career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Ryohei Kimura voice in My Hero Academia?
Ryohei Kimura voices a young David Shield, the American scientist and old college friend of Toshinori Yagi seen in flashback material tied to All Might's backstory.
Does Ryohei Kimura have another role in the My Hero Academia franchise?
Yes, Ryohei Kimura also voices Romero Fujimi in the bonus zombie-themed short My Hero Academia: Training of the Dead.
What is Ryohei Kimura best known for?
Ryohei Kimura is well known for voicing the boisterous ace spiker Bokuto Koutarou in Haikyu!!.
What other anime and games has Ryohei Kimura voiced?
Ryohei Kimura voices the swordsman hero Sorey in Tales of Zestiria and Tartaglia in the mobile hit Genshin Impact.
Has Ryohei Kimura won any awards?
Ryohei Kimura won the Best Supporting Actor prize at the 6th Seiyu Awards.
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
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- Animated byBones
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