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Shintaro Asanuma

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Shintaro Asanuma

Shintarō Asanuma (born January 5, 1976) is a prolific Japanese screenwriter, director, actor, voice actor, copywriter and designer whose career spans over two decades, beginning in 1999 and continuing vibrant to the present day. Born in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, he entered the entertainment industry after graduating from a local arts college, quickly gaining attention for his versatile vocal range and keen sense of character nuance. His early voice work includes minor parts in series such as Ouran High School Host Club and xxxHOLiC, but he soon rose to prominence with leading roles like the charismatic protagonist in The Tatami Galaxy and the determined Shulk in the critically acclaimed video game Xenoblade Chronicles.

Asanuma’s extensive filmography showcases his ability to traverse genres, from the comedic timing of Takatoshi Tsuda in Seitokai Yakuindomo to the dark intensity of Nishiki Nishio in Tokyo Ghoul. He has also contributed to popular franchises as a voice actor in Ace of Diamond, Ensemble Stars!, and Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle, and has lent his voice to dubbing projects for Western actors such as Nicholas Hoult and Domhnall Gleeson. Beyond voice work, his talents extend to screenwriting and directing, with several original stage productions and script contributions to anime series. His musical endeavors include numerous character songs and singles, highlighting his dynamic performance abilities. Throughout his career, Asanuma has remained affiliated with agencies like Office Osawa and currently DANDELION, maintaining a reputation for professionalism and creative versatility that continues to influence the Japanese entertainment landscape.

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Biography, Career & Filmography

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Given Name: Shintarō Asanuma

Born: Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

Citizenship: Japanese

Birthday: January 5, 1976

Occupations: screenwriter, director, actor, voice actor, copywriter, designer

Years Active: 1999-present

Movies Featuring Shintaro Asanuma

Fireworks

Fireworks

Yu-Gi-Oh!: Bonds Beyond Time

Yu-Gi-Oh!: Bonds Beyond Time

The Betrayal Knows My Name

The Betrayal Knows My Name

Okami-san and Her Seven Companions

Okami-san and Her Seven Companions

Fractale

Fractale

Shooting Star Lens

Shooting Star Lens

Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren’t They?

Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren’t They?

No-Rin

No-Rin

The Tatami Galaxy

The Tatami Galaxy

Place to Place

Place to Place

Ultra Zero Fight

Ultra Zero Fight

Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren’t They?: Hot Springs Romantic Journey

Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren’t They?: Hot Springs Romantic Journey

One Week Friends

One Week Friends

Akame ga Kill!

Akame ga Kill!

Nobunaga Concerto

Nobunaga Concerto

Mazinkaiser SKL

Mazinkaiser SKL

A Bridge to the Starry Skies

A Bridge to the Starry Skies

Accel World

Accel World

Wake Up, Girls! - Seven Idols

Wake Up, Girls! - Seven Idols

Black Butler: Book of Murder

Black Butler: Book of Murder

Blast of Tempest

Blast of Tempest

Wake Up, Girls! The Shadow of Youth

Wake Up, Girls! The Shadow of Youth

Cyborg 009 vs. Devilman

Cyborg 009 vs. Devilman

Wake Up, Girls! Beyond the Bottom

Wake Up, Girls! Beyond the Bottom

Accel World: Infinite Burst

Accel World: Infinite Burst

Majestic Prince: Genetic Awakening

Majestic Prince: Genetic Awakening

My First Girlfriend is a Gal

My First Girlfriend is a Gal

Student Council Staff Members Movie

Student Council Staff Members Movie

Cutie Honey Universe

Cutie Honey Universe

She and Her Cat: Everything Flows

She and Her Cat: Everything Flows

Assassination Classroom the Movie: 365 Days’ Time

Assassination Classroom the Movie: 365 Days’ Time

Ultraman Geed the Movie: Connect! The Wishes!!

Ultraman Geed the Movie: Connect! The Wishes!!

Chivalry of a Failed Knight

Chivalry of a Failed Knight

Ultraman Geed

Ultraman Geed

Save Me! Lollipop

Save Me! Lollipop

Bokurano

Bokurano

Ghost Hound

Ghost Hound

Given

Given

Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger

Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger

Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!!

Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!!

Kamen Rider Saber + Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger: Super Hero Chronicles

Kamen Rider Saber + Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger: Super Hero Chronicles

Student Council Staff Members Movie 2

Student Council Staff Members Movie 2

Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger vs. Kiramager vs. Senpaiger

Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger vs. Kiramager vs. Senpaiger

The Legendary Hero Is Dead!

The Legendary Hero Is Dead!

Avataro Sentai Donbrothers vs. Zenkaiger

Avataro Sentai Donbrothers vs. Zenkaiger

Phoenix: Eden17

Phoenix: Eden17

Mr. Villain’s Day Off

Mr. Villain’s Day Off

Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger Spin-Off: Zenkai Red Great Introduction

Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger Spin-Off: Zenkai Red Great Introduction

Nyan Koi!

Nyan Koi!

Guin Saga

Guin Saga

Half-Broken Music Box

Half-Broken Music Box

Hatsukoi Limited.

Hatsukoi Limited.

Kamen Rider Gavv GRADUATIONS Funny School Days

Kamen Rider Gavv GRADUATIONS Funny School Days

given the Movie: To the Sea

given the Movie: To the Sea

The Tatami Time Machine Blues

The Tatami Time Machine Blues

Tadaima, Okaeri

Tadaima, Okaeri

Samurai Harem: Asu no Yoichi

Samurai Harem: Asu no Yoichi

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