Hikaru Midorikawa
Voice ActorHikaru Midorikawa is a prominent Japanese voice actor represented by Aoni Production, with a career spanning since the late 1980s. In the Sailor Moon franchise, he voiced one of the aliens central to the series' first story arc.
Sailor Moon Role
Midorikawa voiced Fiore, the childhood friend of Mamoru Chiba who returns as an antagonist bearing a deadly alien flower in the Sailor Moon R movie. He also voiced Ail, one of the two alien beings serving the Makai Tree during the television series' opening story arc. Both roles cast him in emotionally complex antagonist parts within the franchise.
Career and Notable Roles
Midorikawa has voiced a huge range of anime and video game characters since his debut in the late 1980s. Major roles include Zelgadis in Slayers, Marth in the Fire Emblem game series, and Kaede Rukawa in Slam Dunk, alongside Heero Yuy in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing and Tamahome in Fushigi Yûgi. He also played Akihiko Sanada in Persona 3, Garou in One-Punch Man, and Lilia Vanrouge in Disney: Twisted-Wonderland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hikaru Midorikawa's most famous role?
Outside Sailor Moon, Midorikawa is best known for voicing Zelgadis in Slayers and Marth in the Fire Emblem game series. Both roles have followed him since his debut in the late 1980s.
Who does Hikaru Midorikawa voice in Sailor Moon?
Midorikawa voices Fiore, Mamoru Chiba's childhood friend who returns as an antagonist in the Sailor Moon R movie, and Ail, one of the two aliens serving the Makai Tree in the TV series' first story arc. Both are emotionally complex antagonist parts.
What agency represents Hikaru Midorikawa?
Midorikawa is represented by Aoni Production, a major Japanese voice acting agency. He has worked under that agency across his long career.
What other anime has Hikaru Midorikawa been in?
Midorikawa has voiced Kaede Rukawa in Slam Dunk, Heero Yuy in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, and Tamahome in Fushigi Yugi. More recently he played Akihiko Sanada in Persona 3, Garou in One-Punch Man, and Lilia Vanrouge in Disney: Twisted-Wonderland.
When did Hikaru Midorikawa begin his voice acting career?
Midorikawa, born in 1968, began his career in the late 1980s and has worked continuously since. He has voiced a huge range of anime and video game characters over that span.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Sailor Moon anime series, manga, and official materials. Sailor Moon was created by Naoko Takeuchi, published by Kodansha, and animated by Toei Animation. All rights to Sailor Moon and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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