Mitsuru Miyamoto

Mitsuru Miyamoto (born September 8, 1958) is a prolific Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator whose career has spanned more than four decades. From his early days with the theatre troupe Theatre Company Subaru, Miyamoto quickly earned a reputation for versatility, delivering powerful performances on stage, in live‑action television, and across a staggering array of animated productions. He first entered the voice‑acting world in the mid‑1980s, and his distinctive deep timbre became a hallmark of many beloved characters, ranging from Keiichi Nakagawa in the long‑running comedy Kochira Katsushika‑ku Kameari Kōen‑mae Hashutsujo to the stoic futuristic detective Roger Smith in The Big O. His talent for embodying complex personalities is further evident in roles such as Ōgai Mori in Bungo Stray Dogs, Gaku Yashiro in the suspenseful drama Erased, and the flamboyant Steven A. Starphase in Blood Blockade Battlefront. Perhaps most iconic to international audiences is his performance as the adult Simba in the Japanese dub of Disney’s The Lion King, a role that showcases his ability to convey both majesty and vulnerability. Beyond animation, Miyamoto is a highly respected dubbing artist for Western live‑action cinema, providing the Japanese voices for stars like Ethan Hawke, Keanu Reeves, Brad Pitt, and many others; his work has helped shape how Japanese viewers experience Hollywood blockbusters. His dedication to the craft, consistent presence in high‑profile projects, and capacity to adapt to a wide spectrum of genres make Mitsuru Miyamoto a cornerstone of Japan’s voice‑acting industry, continuing to inspire new talent while delighting fans worldwide.