Akira Mikado in Cosmic Princess Kaguya is voiced by Miyu Irino in the Japanese version and Max Mittelman in the English dub. Irino’s long-established ability to deliver composed, emotionally layered performances makes him a natural fit for the character, while Mittelman brings the same controlled clarity he has demonstrated across numerous anime dub roles.
Miyu Irino (Japanese Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
February 19, 1988
About Miyu
Miyu Irino (入野 自由) is a Japanese voice actor, actor, and singer born in Tokyo, Japan. He made his entertainment debut in 1992 and has since built one of the most recognizable careers in the anime voice acting industry. His profile rose significantly with his role as Haku in Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away (2001), a performance that introduced him to audiences both in Japan and internationally at a young age.
Over the following two decades, Irino became a fixture in major anime productions, demonstrating a range that spans youthful protagonists, morally complex supporting characters, and emotionally demanding leading roles. His performance as Shoya Ishida in A Silent Voice (2016) is widely regarded as one of the finest voice acting turns in modern anime film, requiring him to carry an entire feature-length narrative through nuanced emotional progression. That same expressive depth and restraint is evident in his portrayal of Akira Mikado in Cosmic Princess Kaguya.
Beyond voice work, Irino has pursued a parallel career in theatrical plays and musicals since 2013, and has released music as both a solo artist and as part of the Kiramune unit KAmiYU with Hiroshi Kamiya. He announced his marriage in September 2021 and continues to be active across voice acting, stage, and music. His first single under Nippon Columbia, Who I Am, was released on July 30, 2025.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan
Career Highlights
- Akira Mikado – Cosmic Princess Kaguya
- Haku – Spirited Away
- Shoya Ishida – A Silent Voice
- Jinta “Jintan” Yadomi – Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
- Yuichiro Hyakuya – Seraph of the End
- Kōshi Sugawara – Haikyu!!
- Sora – Kingdom Hearts (video game series)
- Sabo – One Piece
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Selected, Chronological Highlights)
- Haku – Spirited Away (2001)
- Daisuke Niwa – D.N.Angel
- Sena Kobayakawa – Eyeshield 21
- Syaoran Li – Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle
- Natts – Yes! PreCure 5!
- Jinta “Jintan” Yadomi – Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
- Ritsu Kageyama – Mob Psycho 100
- Yuichiro Hyakuya – Seraph of the End
- Kōshi Sugawara – Haikyu!!
- Apollon Agana Belea – Kamigami no Asobi
- Episode – Monogatari series
- Todomatsu Matsuno – Osomatsu-san
- Shoya Ishida – A Silent Voice (2016)
- Sabo – One Piece (2024–present)
- Akira Mikado – Cosmic Princess Kaguya (2026)
- Sorano, Kakeru – Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita. (upcoming, Summer 2026)
Video Games (Selected)
- Sora – Kingdom Hearts series
- Cyno – Genshin Impact
Critical Reception
Miyu Irino’s casting as Akira Mikado has been met with positive recognition from the anime community. His reputation for handling emotionally composed characters with quiet intensity has been noted as well-suited to the role. Coverage of the film’s cast at Anime News Network highlighted the strength of the ensemble, and the film holds a score of 8.491 on MyAnimeList, reflecting broad audience approval of the production as a whole.
Social Media
Miyu Irino is active on X (formerly Twitter) at @miyuuu_official and on Instagram at @uuu_red.
Max Mittelman (English Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
September 5, 1990
About Max
Maxwell Braden Mittelman is an American voice actor born in Los Angeles, California. He began his voice acting career in 2009 and has since established himself as one of the most prominent English-language dubbing actors working in anime, animation, and video games. His versatility allows him to move fluidly between understated dramatic roles and larger-than-life comedic characters.
Mittelman is perhaps best known to anime audiences as Saitama in One-Punch Man, a role that requires a careful balance of deadpan humor and latent emotional weight. He has also delivered widely praised performances as Kousei Arima in Your Lie in April, Ritsu Kageyama in Mob Psycho 100, and Ryuji Sakamoto in the Persona 5 video game. His range across these roles demonstrates an ability to inhabit both introspective protagonists and energetic ensemble characters with equal conviction.
In addition to anime, Mittelman has contributed voices to major animated feature films including Incredibles 2, Frozen II, and The Wild Robot, as well as prominent video game franchises such as Final Fantasy VII Remake, Genshin Impact, and Fire Emblem. He is also a founding member of the comedy and gaming group Loud, Annoying, and Very Annoying (LAVA), alongside fellow voice actors Ray Chase and Robbie Daymond.
Hometown
Los Angeles, California, USA
Career Highlights
- Akira Mikado – Cosmic Princess Kaguya
- Saitama – One-Punch Man
- Kousei Arima – Your Lie in April
- Ritsu Kageyama – Mob Psycho 100
- King – The Seven Deadly Sins
- Ryuji Sakamoto – Persona 5
- Atsushi Nakajima – Bungo Stray Dogs
- Kira Yamato – Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Voice Acting)
- Rhino – Ultimate Spider-Man (2013)
- Blurr – Transformers: Rescue Bots (2015–16)
- Plagg / Ivan Bruel – Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (2015–present)
- Jimmy Olsen / Parasite – Justice League Action (2016)
- Overflow – Ben 10 (2016–18)
- Satoshi Mashiba – A Silent Voice (2017)
- Io Fleming – Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (2016–17)
- Inaho Kaizuka – Aldnoah.Zero
- Kousei Arima – Your Lie in April
- King – The Seven Deadly Sins
- Ritsu Kageyama – Mob Psycho 100
- Atsushi Nakajima – Bungo Stray Dogs
- Nacht Faust – Black Clover
- Sabito – Demon Slayer
- Masamune Kikuiri – Maboroshi (2024, Netflix)
- Kira Yamato – Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom (2024)
- Akira Mikado – Cosmic Princess Kaguya (2026)
Critical Reception
Max Mittelman’s casting as Akira Mikado in the English dub of Cosmic Princess Kaguya has been recognized by the voice acting community, with the role listed among his credited work at Behind the Voice Actors. His established track record in anime dubbing, particularly in roles requiring measured, composed delivery, positions him well for the character’s personality as described across coverage of the film.
