Taito Ban
Voice ActorTaito Ban is a Japanese voice actor who plays the lead role of Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling, the A-1 Pictures anime adaptation of the hit web novel and manhwa.
Solo Leveling Role
Ban voices Sung Jinwoo, the protagonist of Solo Leveling, carrying the character from his early days as the weakest hunter through his transformation into the story's most powerful figure. It stands as one of the most high-profile parts of his career, anchoring A-1 Pictures' anime version of the property. The casting put him at the center of one of the biggest action anime releases of the decade.
Career and Notable Roles
Ban has worked in the industry since 2007 and now belongs to Office Osawa after his prior agency, Pro-Fit, shut down in 2022. Beyond Solo Leveling, he voices Ayumu Tachibana for Vazzrock the Animation, plays Suzaku Ban for Shinobi no Ittoki, and takes on Amane Fujimiya for The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten. He is originally from Fukuoka Prefecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Taito Ban's most famous roles?
Ban's highest-profile role is Sung Jinwoo, the protagonist of Solo Leveling, whom he carries from the character's early days as the weakest hunter through his rise to the story's most powerful figure. It stands as one of the biggest parts of his career to date.
What agency is Taito Ban with?
Ban belongs to Office Osawa, joining the agency after his prior representation, Pro-Fit, shut down in 2022. He has worked in the industry since 2007.
What other anime has Taito Ban voiced in?
Beyond Solo Leveling, Ban voices several other characters. These include Ayumu Tachibana in Vazzrock the Animation, Suzaku Ban in Shinobi no Ittoki, and Amane Fujimiya in The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten.
Where is Taito Ban from?
Ban is originally from Fukuoka Prefecture in Japan, where he was born in 1992. That regional background sits alongside a voice-acting career that has run continuously since 2007, first with the Pro-Fit agency and now with Office Osawa.
When did Taito Ban start his voice acting career?
Ban has worked in the voice-acting industry since 2007. His career spans nearly two decades of anime voice roles in Japan.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Solo Leveling anime series, the original web novel and webtoon, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical compilation key visuals, credited to A-1 Pictures and Aniplex.
- Game pages: official artwork for Solo Leveling: Arise, credited to Netmarble and Aniplex.
- Manga chapter pages: webtoon panels and Yen Press volume covers, credited to D&C Media, Redice Studio, and Chugong.
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