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Satoru Inoue

Voice Actor

Satoru Inoue is a Japanese voice actor represented by Arts Vision who voiced the villain Magne in My Hero Academia's third and fourth seasons.

Agency: Arts Vision
Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 2004-present
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My Hero Academia Role

Inoue voices Magne, whose real name is Kenji Hikiishi, a member of the League of Villains whose Quirk lets him magnetize his body, drawing metal objects toward him and letting him cling to walls and other surfaces. The character is a recurring presence during the arcs covering the League's early growth, appearing in the show's third and fourth television seasons before a tragic death that raises the stakes of the story.

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Career and Notable Roles

Beyond My Hero Academia, Inoue has taken supporting roles in anime including Darker than Black, Gintama, Soul Eater and Skip Beat!, building a career centered on character and background parts rather than lead roles. He hails from Hiroshima and has continued working steadily in the Tokyo voice acting industry through his agency Arts Vision.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Satoru Inoue voice in My Hero Academia?

Satoru Inoue voices Magne, whose real name is Kenji Hikiishi, a member of the League of Villains in My Hero Academia. He performed the role during the show's third and fourth seasons.

What is Magne's role in My Hero Academia's story?

Magne's Quirk lets him magnetize his body, drawing metal objects toward him and letting him cling to walls and other surfaces. The character is a recurring presence during the League of Villains' early growth before a tragic death that raises the stakes of the story.

What other anime has Satoru Inoue been in?

Satoru Inoue has taken supporting roles in anime including Darker than Black, Gintama, Soul Eater, and Skip Beat!, building a career centered on character and background parts rather than lead roles.

Where is Satoru Inoue from?

Satoru Inoue was born in 1971 and hails from Hiroshima, Japan.

What agency represents Satoru Inoue?

Satoru Inoue is represented by the talent agency Arts Vision and has continued working steadily in the Tokyo voice acting industry through that agency.

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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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