Voice actors are the backbone of the anime industry and it’s hard to even imagine the glorifying world of anime without them. They bring forth their absolute best to make the imaginative characters drawn by the author feel real and iconic. No matter how hard the roles of these Japanese male voice anime actors are, they play a vital role in bringing fan-favorite characters to life.

The Japanese voice industry is one of the best in the world and with such incredible talent to pick from, it’s hard to select just a handful. But, don’t think their job is so easy! There’s a serious amount of pressure placed on their shoulders as they’re the ones giving their character an initial voice. It’s their voices that shape the personality and popularity of the characters among the fans.

And, in today’s article, we’ll take a look at some of the most well-recognized Japanese male anime voice actors who have extensive resumes and regularly deliver powerful performances. So, without any further ado let’s get started.

10. Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado)

Natsuki Hanae started his voice acting career at a very young age of 18 and since then he has done some of the most memorable roles in the industry. He is best known for voicing Ken Kaneki from ‘Tokyo Ghoul’ and Tanjiro Kamado from ‘Demon Slayer’. Currently, he is affiliated with Across Entertainment.

Besides anime roles, he has also worked on several projects including video games and drama CDs. Natsuki Hanae runs a YouTube channel as well where he plays various games and has over 2 million subscribers. In 2020, he won the “Most Popular Voice Actor of the Year” award at the 42nd Anime Grand Prix.

9. Ishida Akira (Katsura Kotaro)

This man doesn’t need any introduction as there are very few male anime voice actors whose voice is recognizable, and Ishida Akira is one among them. Whether it’s a serious role or a comedy one, Ishida always does his job brilliantly. Whatever role he plays, his light and airy voice blend nicely with the character’s personality.

Ishida Akira has worked in a lot of well-known anime series but he’s immensely popular for his roles in ‘Naruto’ as Gaara, ‘Gintama’ as Katsura Kotaro, and ‘Demon Slayer’ as Akaza. He was chosen as the most popular voice actor in the Animage Anime Grand Prix in 2004 and won the “Best Supporting Character” (male) award at the 1st Seiyu Awards in 2007.

8. Takahiro Sakurai (Shogo Makishima)

Takahiro Sakurai is mostly seen voicing the roles of villains in anime and it’s because of his talent which makes the antagonist so appealing. Interestingly, when he was a child, he was impacted by an interview program with a voice actor that he happened to watch on TV, and became interested in the voice acting industry. And, now he’s a big star in Japan.

Although he lends his voice to evil villains, fans love him a lot. He is best known for his roles in ‘Berserk’ as Griffith, ‘Psycho-Pass’ as Shogo Makishima, ‘Demon Slayer’ as Giyu Tomioka, and ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ as Suguru Geto. Takahiro Sakurai is also the official Japanese dub voice for Robert Pattinson since Twilight.

7. Yuichi Nakamura (Satoru Gojo)

Yuichi Nakamura is in his sweet 40s but plays a variety of roles, most of which involve male characters in their teens, 20s, and 30s. Initially, he wanted to be a movie dubbing artist but turned out to be one of the famous Japanese male anime voice actors. In addition to a wide range of voice acting roles, he’s acted in multiple drama CDs as well.

Known for his calm and clear voice, Yuichi Nakamura has voiced Kuro from ‘Haikyū!!’, Gojo from ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’, Hotarou from ‘Hyouka’, and Hawks from ‘My Hero Academia’. In 2016, he was awarded the Voice Actor of the Year in the Person Category of the 3rd Yahoo! Search Awards.

6. Junichi Suwabe (Grimmjow)

Junichi Suwabe is another popular voice actor in the industry and has won several awards including the “Best Supporting Actor” award in the 7th Seiyuu Awards. In an interview, he described that portraying antagonists is easier than the protagonists for him as villains remain consistent throughout the series.

Suwabe is highly praised for his sexiest voice among the male anime voice actors. His famous roles include Victor Nikiforov in ‘Yuri!!! on Ice’, Grimmjow in ‘Bleach’, Yami Sukehiro in ‘Black Clover’, Ryomen Sukuna in ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’, and Shōta Aizawa in “My Hero Academia’. He has also provided dubbing for Korean actor Gong Yoo.

5. Daisuke Ono (Jotaro Kujo)

Daisuke Ono is an established voice-acting talent who is responsible for dubbing several heroes in anime. He is one of the renowned Japanese anime voice actors known for playing vital roles. He has won the 4th and 9th Seiyu Awards for best lead actor for his role as Sebastian Michaelis in ‘Black Butler’ and Jotaro Kujo in ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’.

His other notable roles include Erwin Smith from ‘Attack On Titan’, Shizuo Heiwajima from ‘Durarara!!’ and Shukuro Tsukishima from ‘Bleach’. Daisuke Ono also hosts a radio show called Dear Girls Stories with his close friend and fellow voice actor, Hiroshi Kamiya (Levi).

4. Kenjiro Tsuda (Overhaul)

Kenjiro Tsuda’s voice is regarded as the “most sexiest voice” in the Japanese industry. He is among the most popular male anime voice actors whose voice is very distinct and unique in the industry. Tsuda is a very hard-working and self-made voice actor who started his career way back in 1995 and has been involved with stage acting, narrating, film acting, and even directing.

His age is officially 51 but doesn’t look a bit of it. Throughout his career, he has voiced quite a notable role including Overhaul from ‘My Hero Academia’, Nanami Kento from ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’, Tatsu from ‘The Way of the Househusband’, and The Beholder from ‘To Your Eternity’. Tsuda won the 15th Seiyu Awards in the category of “Best Lead Actor”.

3. Mamoru Miyano (Light Yagami)

Do you remember the iconic laugh of Light Yagami from ‘Death Note’? Of course, you do! How can someone forget such a brilliant voice-acting role that brought chills throughout the body. And, the man responsible for such a sensational role is none other than Mamoru Miyano. He’s just fabulous with whatever he does and once you listen to his voice, it’s hard to erase that from your brain.

Miyano started his voice acting career in 1990 and has won multiple awards since then, including the “Best Lead Actor” in the 2011 Newtype Awards. He is best known for his roles in ‘Bungo Stray Dogs’ as Osamu Dazai, ‘Free!’ as Rin Matsuoka, ‘Steins;Gate’ as Rintaro Okabe, ‘Hunter x Hunter’ as Chrollo Lucifer, ‘Haikyū!!’ as Miya Atsumu and ‘Demon Slayer’ as Douma.

2. Yuki Kaji (Eren Jaeger)

The success of an anime depends on some of the key factors which can’t be overlooked and voice acting is one of them. Without a better voice acting cast, the show doesn’t have that charm and Yuki Kaji is one such voice actor who is famous for doing so. He’s one of the versatile male anime voice actors and having him in a series is like a blessing to anyone.

Eren Jaeger’s signature “Tatakae” is the work of prolific voice actor Yuki Kaji. Besides, he has also voiced Shoto Todoroki from ‘My Hero Academia’, Meliodas from ‘Seven Deadly Sins’, Kenma from ‘Haikyū!!’ and Mabuchi Kou from ‘Ao Haru Ride’. Yuki Kaji is also one of the highest-paid anime voice actors in Japan.

1. Hiroshi Kamiya (Trafalgar Law)

Hiroshi Kamiya is a well-known face and voice in the Japanese industry. He’s been active in the industry since 1994 and has delivered some of the top-notch roles. Just like his personality, most of his roles feature anime characters with introverted nature however, he’s so talented that all his roles sound distinct.

In his career, he has won “Best Lead Actor” and “Best Supporting Actor” at the Seiyu Awards. Hiroshi Kamiya is best known for the voice of Levi Ackerman in ‘Attack on Titan’, Trafalgar Law in ‘One Piece’, Akashi Seijuro in ‘Kuroko’s Basketball’, Izaya Orihara in ‘Durarara!!’, Yato in ‘Noragami’ and Saiki Kusuo in ‘Disastrous Life of Saiki K’.

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