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Basic Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 13, 1974 |
| Birthplace | Aichi Prefecture, Okazaki City, Ide Town |
| Gender | Male |
| Blood Type | Type A |
| Height | 177 cm |
| Agency | Freelance |
| Voice Acting Debut | 1996 |
Biography
Known for roles such as Lelouch Lamperouge in Code Geass and Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer, Sakurai Takahiro is a top male voice actor who excels in portraying complex characters with deep emotional layers. His neutral yet expressive voice and ability to delve into the inner psyche of his characters have earned him critical acclaim, with his portrayal of Reiner Braun in Attack on Titan being particularly praised. He is one of the current top-tier voice actors in both games and anime.
Path to Becoming a Voice Actor
Born in Aichi Prefecture, Sakurai is a freelance voice actor who debuted in 1995 and gained international recognition in the 2000s with Code Geass.
Personality
Sakurai immerses himself deeply into his roles, such as the conflicted Saji and the awkward Tanjiro, often finding personal connections to the characters.
Notable Works
Selected notable works (top 12 of 1306).
| Title | Role | Lead/Sub | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| World is Dancing | Yoshimitsu Ashikaga | Lead | 2026 |
| Helmoid: A Gamer Who Dominates the Wasteland World | Helmius | Lead | 2026 |
| Lycarnation Petals | Carlos N. Haskock | Main | 2026 |
| Iron Pot Jan! | Kei Sawada | Main | 2026 |
| Bungou Stray Dogs: Wan! 2 | Francis | Main | 2026 |
| Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- The Blue Tears Chapter | Diablo | Main | 2026 |
| The Prince of Tennis: Act II -Second Season- | Kazuya Mukui | Main | 2026 |
| Detective Sniffer (Season 10) | Kaitou U | Main | 2026 |
| Shinran: The Purpose of Life | Shinran (Youth Period) | Lead | 2025 |
| Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Chapter 1 | Gintoki Yoshida | Lead | 2025 |
| Hundred Line -Final Defense Academy- | Eito Aozora | Lead | 2025 |
| Demon Slayer: Hinokami Bloodfight 2 | Gintoki Yoshida | Lead | 2025 |
Awards
- 9th Seiyuu Awards Supporting Actor Award (2015)
