Masaya Matsukaze
Voice ActorMasaya Matsukaze is a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production who voices Suiryu, a martial artist introduced in One Punch Man's second season. He is also known outside anime for playing Shun Namiki, MegaBlue, in Denji Sentai Megaranger and voicing Ryo Hazuki in the Shenmue video game series.
One Punch Man Role
Matsukaze voices Suiryu, a five-time champion of the Super Fight martial arts tournament who relies on raw natural talent and a fighting style called the Void Fist rather than dedicated training. The character squares off against Saitama in one of the anime's more lopsided matchups before later joining the Neo Heroes organization. It is one of Matsukaze's more prominent anime roles alongside his tokusatsu and video game work.
Career and Notable Roles
Outside anime, Matsukaze is widely recognized in Japan for two long-running franchise roles: Shun Namiki, the MegaBlue ranger, in the tokusatsu series Denji Sentai Megaranger, and protagonist Ryo Hazuki across the Shenmue video game series. Born in Fukushima Prefecture and now based in Tokyo, he has also worked as a radio personality throughout a career dating back to the late 1990s. He was previously affiliated with agencies including Big Apple and Varoque Works before joining Aoni Production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Masaya Matsukaze still active?
Yes, Masaya Matsukaze's career runs from 1997 to the present. Beyond voice acting, he has also worked as a radio personality throughout that span.
What anime has Masaya Matsukaze voiced?
Matsukaze voices Suiryu in One Punch Man's second season, a five-time champion of the Super Fight martial arts tournament who fights using a style called the Void Fist. The character faces off against Saitama before later joining the Neo Heroes organization.
What is Masaya Matsukaze best known for outside anime?
Matsukaze is widely recognized in Japan for playing Shun Namiki, the MegaBlue ranger, in the tokusatsu series Denji Sentai Megaranger, and for voicing protagonist Ryo Hazuki across the Shenmue video game series. Both roles predate his anime work as Suiryu in One Punch Man.
What talent agency is Masaya Matsukaze with?
Matsukaze is affiliated with Aoni Production, having previously worked with the agencies Big Apple and Varoque Works earlier in his career. He is based in Tokyo.
Where is Masaya Matsukaze from?
Matsukaze was born in Fukushima Prefecture and is now based in Tokyo. Born in 1976, his career in the industry dates back to 1997.
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