Daisuke Ono
Voice ActorDaisuke Ono lends his voice and singing talent to anime as a prolific Japanese performer, providing the original Japanese voice of Jotaro Kujo in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, a role that helped earn him a Seiyu Award for best lead actor. His extensive catalog also includes Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler and Erwin Smith in Attack on Titan.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Daisuke Ono voices Jotaro Kujo, the stoic Stand user at the center of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders and its sequels, in the original Japanese production. His performance as Jotaro was recognized with a Seiyu Award for best lead actor, one of two such wins across his career. The role remains among the most closely identified with him inside the anime industry, alongside his other award-winning lead performances.
Career and Notable Roles
Ono's other signature roles include Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler, Erwin Smith in Attack on Titan, and Shizuo Heiwajima in Durarara!!, spanning genres from supernatural butler comedy to gritty urban action. He has also lent his voice to Silver the Hedgehog in the Sonic games and taken on newer roles such as Jing Yuan from Honkai: Star Rail and the character Wriothesley in Genshin Impact, and he co-hosts the long-running radio program Dear Girl: Stories with fellow voice actor Hiroshi Kamiya.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters does Daisuke Ono voice?
Ono's signature roles include Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler, Erwin Smith in Attack on Titan, and Shizuo Heiwajima in Durarara!!, spanning genres from supernatural butler comedy to gritty urban action.
Who does Daisuke Ono voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Ono voices Jotaro Kujo, the stoic Stand user at the center of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders and its sequels, in the original Japanese production. His performance as Jotaro was recognized with a Seiyu Award for best lead actor, one of two such wins across his career.
What video game characters has Daisuke Ono voiced?
Ono has lent his voice to Silver the Hedgehog in the Sonic games, and taken on newer roles such as Jing Yuan in Honkai: Star Rail and Wriothesley in Genshin Impact.
Who is Daisuke Ono?
Daisuke Ono is a Japanese voice actor and singer born in 1978, who has worked in the industry since 2001. He has built one of anime's most award-winning careers, with lead roles across multiple hit franchises.
Does Daisuke Ono do anything besides voice acting?
Beyond his voice acting career, Ono co-hosts the long-running radio program Dear Girl: Stories with fellow voice actor Hiroshi Kamiya. The show is one of several side projects alongside his extensive anime and game work.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Animated byDavid Production
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