Takahiro Sakurai
Voice ActorTakahiro Sakurai is a prolific Japanese voice actor from Aichi Prefecture who voiced the puppet master Sasori in Naruto Shippuden, the continuation of the Studio Pierrot series.
Naruto Role
Sakurai voiced Sasori, the red-haired puppeteer of the Akatsuki, in Naruto Shippuden. He gave the Sand Village defector a soft yet chilling delivery that suited a shinobi obsessed with turning living bodies into eternal art. Sasori's fight against Sakura Haruno and his grandmother Chiyo stands among the series' most memorable villain showdowns.
Career and Notable Roles
Active since 1996, Sakurai ranks among Japan's busiest voice actors, praised for a tenor range that suits heroes and villains alike. On the heroic side he is known as Cloud Strife across the Final Fantasy VII compilation and as Reigen Arataka, the con-man mentor of Mob Psycho 100. He also plays Giyu Tomioka in Demon Slayer, Suguru Geto in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Suzaku Kururugi in Code Geass, and he serves as the official Japanese dub voice of Robert Pattinson.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters does Takahiro Sakurai voice?
Takahiro Sakurai voices Sasori in Naruto Shippuden, Cloud Strife across the Final Fantasy VII compilation, and Reigen Arataka, the con-man mentor of Mob Psycho 100. Active since 1996, he ranks among Japan's busiest voice actors.
Who does Takahiro Sakurai voice in Naruto Shippuden?
Sakurai voices Sasori, the red-haired puppeteer of the Akatsuki, giving the Sand Village defector a soft yet chilling delivery. Sasori's fight against Sakura Haruno and his grandmother Chiyo stands among the series' most memorable villain showdowns.
What other anime characters has Takahiro Sakurai voiced?
Sakurai also plays Giyu Tomioka in Demon Slayer, Suguru Geto in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Suzaku Kururugi in Code Geass. His tenor range has made him a fit for both heroes and villains across these series.
Does Takahiro Sakurai dub any Hollywood actors?
Yes, Sakurai serves as the official Japanese dub voice of actor Robert Pattinson. It's one more example of his work beyond original Japanese anime roles.
Who is Takahiro Sakurai?
Takahiro Sakurai is a Japanese voice actor from Aichi Prefecture, active in the industry since 1996. He is widely praised for a vocal range that suits both heroic and villainous characters.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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