Mamoru Miyano

Mamoru Miyano (宮野 真守, Miyano Mamoru, born June 8, 1983) is a distinguished Japanese actor, voice actor, and singer. Renowned for his roles across numerous acclaimed anime series such as Death Note, Steins;Gate, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Durarara!!, Soul Eater, Wolf's Rain, and Ouran High School Host Club, among others. Miyano made his debut as an actor in 1990, and since then, his work has been recognized by various prestigious awards. He was nominated for the award for his role in Death Note at the 1st Seiyu Awards, and he won the "Best Voice Actor" award at the 2008 Tokyo International Anime Fair. He continued to garner commendation at the 2nd Seiyu Awards, where he won the "Best Lead Actor Award" for his work on Mobile Suit Gundam 00 and Kōtetsu Sangokushi.

Miyano's personal life has also reflected some influence on his professional journey. He was born in Saitama Prefecture and joined the Himawari Theatre Group, following his older brother Shota. Later, he discovered his musical style and in 2007, launched his singing career with a debut single, "Kuon" (久遠, lit. Eternity). In 2008, Miyano announced his marriage and subsequent birth of his son. Later in 2023, he publicly disclosed his divorce. His repertoire continues to expand, with his voice work extending to games such as Kingdom Hearts. With his breakthrough roles and musical prowess contributing to notable success in the industry, Miyano remains a substantial and influential figure in Japanese entertainment.