Recently, Internet users have consulted and compiled a list of the twenty-five most popular voice actors (seiyuu) according to the platform. MyAnimeListhighlighting not only his talent but also the age at which many of them debuted in the anime industry. This interest has gained relevance after the son of the renowned voice actor Yuki Kaji made his debut at an extraordinarily young age in the final episode of “Shingeki no Kyojin“, playing a crying baby before his first birthday.
The profession of voice actor (seiyuu) in Japan is essential to bringing anime characters to life, and the popularity of these artists has spread beyond the country’s borders, achieving global recognition. The list reveals not only the ability of these actors to convey emotion through their voices, but also their versatility in playing a wide range of characters in various genres.
The early debut of some of these actors highlights the commitment and dedication that these professionals have shown since their early years in the industry. The case of Yuki Kaji’s son highlights how the tradition of voice acting is passed down from generation to generation, ensuring the continuity of this unique art.
1. Hiroshi Kamiya (Levi Ackerman in Shingeki no Kyojin, Yato in Noragami) – 17 years old
2. Kana Hanazawa (Kanade Tachibana in Angel Beats!, Kosaki Onodera in Nisekoi) – 14 years old
3. Mamoru Miyano (Light Yagami in Death Note, Rintaro Okabe in STEINS;GATE) – 7 years
4. Yuuki Kaji (Eren Yeager in Shingeki no Kyojin, Shoto Todoroki in Boku no Hero Academia) – 19 years old
5. Saori Hayami (Yukino Yukinoshita in Oregairu, Yumejo Jabami in Kakegurui) – 16 years old
6. Rie Takahashi (Emilia in Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu, Megumin in KonoSuba!) – 19 years old
7. Daisuke Ono (Erwin Smith in Shingeki no Kyojin, Jotaro Kujo in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) – 23 years old
8. Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki Sakata in Gintama, Kyon in Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu) – 18 years old
9. Nobuhiko Okamoto (Katsuki Bakugo in Boku no Hero Academia, Karma Akabane in Ansatsu Kyoushitsu) – 20 years
10. Kenjiro Tsuda (Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen, Mikoto Suou in K Series) – 24 years old
11. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Kazuto Kirigaya in Sword Art Online, Soma Yukihira in Shokugeki no Soma) – 23 years old
12. Rie Kugimiya (Taiga Aisaka in Toradora, Alphonse Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist) – 19 years old
13. Miyuki Sawashiro (Kurapika in HUNTER x HUNTER, Shino Asada in Sword Art Online) – 14 years old
14. Jun Fukuyama (Lelouch Lamperouge in Code Geass, Koro-sensei in Ansatsu Kyoushitsu) – 19 years old
15. Takehito Koyasu (Dio Brando in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Toji Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen) – 21 years old
16. Yuuichi Nakamura (Satoru Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen, Tomoya Okazaki in CLANNAD) – 21 years old
17. Aoi Yuuki (Mami Nanami in Kanojo, Okarishimasu, Tanya Degurechaff in Youjo Senki) – 4 years
18. Junichi Suwabe (Yami Sukehiro in Black Clover, Archer in Fate/Grand Order) – 23 years old
19. Ai Kayano (Mashiro Shiina in Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo, Shiro in No Game No Life) – 23 years old
20. Takahiro Sakurai (Arataka Reigen in Mob Psycho 100, Griffith in Berserk) – 22 years old
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