Hiro Shimono
Voice ActorHiro Shimono is a veteran Japanese voice actor born in 1980 who voices Julian Loki, a French football prodigy, in the original Japanese version of Blue Lock.
Blue Lock Role
Hiro Shimono voices Julian Loki in the Japanese version of Blue Lock, a French striker introduced as one of the sport's most gifted young talents and a benchmark the Japanese cast measures itself against. Loki's icy confidence and technical brilliance make him one of the series' standout international rivals, and Shimono gives him a smooth, unbothered delivery that fits a player who rarely doubts himself. It is a smaller but memorable turn alongside Shimono's long list of anime leads.
Career and Notable Roles
Shimono has spent over two decades as one of the most in-demand voice actors in Japan, working across nearly every major anime franchise to hit television. Fans know him as Connie Springer from Attack on Titan, as Zenitsu Agatsuma in Demon Slayer, as the villain Dabi in My Hero Academia, and as the adult incarnation of Kozuki Momonosuke in One Piece; he is also active as a singer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters does Hiro Shimono voice?
Shimono voices Connie Springer in Attack on Titan, the villain Dabi in My Hero Academia, and the adult incarnation of Kozuki Momonosuke in One Piece. He also voices Julian Loki in the Japanese version of Blue Lock.
Does Hiro Shimono sing?
Yes, Shimono is active as a singer in addition to his voice acting career. He has spent over two decades as one of the most in-demand voice actors in Japan.
Who is Zenitsu's voice actor?
Hiro Shimono voices Zenitsu Agatsuma in Demon Slayer. It is one of his most widely recognized roles alongside Connie Springer in Attack on Titan and Dabi in My Hero Academia.
Who does Hiro Shimono voice in Blue Lock?
Shimono voices Julian Loki, a French striker introduced as one of the sport's most gifted young talents and a benchmark the Japanese cast measures itself against. He gives Loki a smooth, unbothered delivery that fits a player who rarely doubts himself.
When did Hiro Shimono start voice acting?
Shimono, born in 1980, has worked in the industry since 2001, spending over two decades as one of the most in-demand voice actors in Japan. That run spans nearly every major anime franchise to hit television.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Blue Lock anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
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