Takahiro Sakurai
Voice ActorTakahiro Sakurai is a Japanese voice actor whose range covers heroes like Cloud Strife and villains like Sasori in Naruto Shippuden. In the 2016 Berserk anime he voices Griffith, the ambitious mercenary leader who becomes the demonic Femto.
Berserk Role
Sakurai plays Griffith across the 2016 Berserk TV series, tracking the character from charismatic mercenary commander through his fall and eventual rebirth as the demon Femto. It's one of the more demanding roles in his catalogue, requiring a shift from the polished, magnetic Griffith of the Golden Age arc to the colder, more distant register the character takes on later.
Career and Notable Roles
Sakurai has built one of the busiest careers in Japanese voice acting since the mid-1990s, playing Cloud Strife across the Final Fantasy VII compilation, Suzaku Kururugi in Code Geass, Arataka Reigen in Mob Psycho 100, and Giyu Tomioka in Demon Slayer. He is also the regular Japanese dub voice for actor Robert Pattinson.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What characters does Takahiro Sakurai voice?
Takahiro Sakurai has voiced Cloud Strife across the Final Fantasy VII compilation, Suzaku Kururugi in Code Geass, and Arataka Reigen in Mob Psycho 100. He also voices Giyu Tomioka in Demon Slayer.
What is Takahiro Sakurai's date of birth?
Takahiro Sakurai was born in 1974. He has been active in Japanese voice acting since 1996.
Who does Takahiro Sakurai voice in Berserk?
Takahiro Sakurai plays Griffith across the 2016 Berserk TV series, tracking the character from charismatic mercenary commander through his fall and eventual rebirth as the demon Femto. It is one of the more demanding roles in his catalogue.
Who does Takahiro Sakurai dub in Hollywood films?
Beyond anime, Takahiro Sakurai is the regular Japanese dub voice for actor Robert Pattinson. This sits alongside his extensive catalogue of anime character roles.
How long has Takahiro Sakurai worked in voice acting?
Takahiro Sakurai has built one of the busiest careers in Japanese voice acting since the mid-1990s. His range covers heroes like Cloud Strife and villains like Sasori in Naruto Shippuden.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Berserk anime series, manga, and official materials. Berserk was created by Kentaro Miura, published by Hakusensha, and animated by OLM. All rights to Berserk and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byKentaro Miura
- Published byHakusensha
- Animated byOLM
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