Hiroaki Hirata
Voice ActorHiroaki Hirata is a Japanese voice actor, on-screen actor, and narrator born in 1963 who leads his own talent agency, Hirata Production Japan; in My Hero Academia he gives voice to Re-Destro, the imposing leader of the Meta Liberation Army.
My Hero Academia Role
Hirata voices Rikiya Yotsubashi, better known by his alias Re-Destro, the calculating leader of the Meta Liberation Army who becomes a central antagonist during the series' fifth season. The character heads a movement pushing for Quirk supremacy, and Hirata's performance gives him a commanding, ideologically driven menace that sets him apart from more chaotic series villains. Re-Destro's clashes with the heroes and rival antagonist factions form a key thread of that story arc.
Career and Notable Roles
Outside anime, Hirata is well known as the regular Japanese dub voice for Hollywood stars including Johnny Depp, Matt Damon, and Jude Law, and he founded his own talent agency, Hirata Production Japan. His most widely recognized anime role is Sanji in One Piece, a part he has held for decades, alongside long-running credits such as Klein from Sword Art Online, Leomon in the Digimon franchise, and Tiger & Bunny's Kotetsu T. Kaburagi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hiroaki Hirata still active?
Yes, Hiroaki Hirata has been active as a voice actor since 1985, and he now also runs his own talent agency, Hirata Production Japan. His career spans decades of ongoing work in both anime and dubbing.
What is Hiroaki Hirata's most famous role?
Hirata's most widely recognized anime role is Sanji in One Piece, a part he has held for decades. It stands as the signature credit of his long career.
Does Hiroaki Hirata do dubbing work?
Yes, Hirata is well known as the regular Japanese dub voice for Hollywood stars including Johnny Depp, Matt Damon, and Jude Law. This dubbing work runs alongside his original anime voice roles.
Who does Hiroaki Hirata voice in My Hero Academia?
Hirata voices Rikiya Yotsubashi, better known by his alias Re-Destro, the calculating leader of the Meta Liberation Army who becomes a central antagonist during the series' fifth season. His performance gives the character a commanding, ideologically driven menace.
What other anime has Hiroaki Hirata been in?
Hirata's other long-running credits include Klein from Sword Art Online, Leomon in the Digimon franchise, and Kotetsu T. Kaburagi in Tiger & Bunny. These roles sit alongside his decades-long work in the industry.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the My Hero Academia anime series, manga, and official materials. My Hero Academia was created by Kohei Horikoshi, published by Shueisha, and animated by Bones. All rights to My Hero Academia and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Published byShueisha
- Animated byBones
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