Hikaru Midorikawa
Voice ActorJapanese voice actor Hikaru Midorikawa plays Garou in One-Punch Man, following decades of work across major anime, game, and otome franchises.
One Punch Man Role
Midorikawa voices Garou, the monster-obsessed antagonist who evolves from a disillusioned martial artist into one of the series' central threats, in the Japanese version of One-Punch Man. The role draws on the intensity he has brought to other complex, morally shifting characters throughout his career.
Career and Notable Roles
Midorikawa's other major credits include Kaede Rukawa in Slam Dunk and Heero Yuy in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, plus Zelgadis in Slayers, Akihiko Sanada in Persona 3, and Marth across the Fire Emblem game series. Represented by Aoni Production, he remains one of the most prolific Japanese voice actors of his generation, with credits stretching back to the late 1980s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hikaru Midorikawa's most famous role?
Hikaru Midorikawa voices Garou, the monster-obsessed antagonist, in the Japanese version of One-Punch Man. He is also widely known for voicing Heero Yuy in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing.
What video games has Hikaru Midorikawa voiced characters in?
Hikaru Midorikawa voices Akihiko Sanada in Persona 3 and Marth across the Fire Emblem game series, alongside his extensive anime credits.
What other anime has Hikaru Midorikawa voiced characters in?
Hikaru Midorikawa voices Kaede Rukawa in Slam Dunk and Zelgadis in Slayers, two of the major anime roles from his decades-long career.
What talent agency represents Hikaru Midorikawa?
Hikaru Midorikawa is represented by Aoni Production, and he remains one of the most prolific Japanese voice actors of his generation.
When did Hikaru Midorikawa start his voice acting career?
Hikaru Midorikawa, born in 1968, has worked in the Japanese anime industry since 1988, with credits stretching back to the late 1980s.
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