Atsumu “Yukiatsu” Matsuyuki, one of the central members of the Super Peace Busters in Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, is voiced by Takahiro Sakurai in the original Japanese version and Ray Chase in the English dub. Sakurai’s performance captures Yukiatsu’s intelligence, arrogance, guilt, and emotional turmoil, while Chase brought the character’s complex personality to English-speaking audiences.

Japanese Voice Actor: Takahiro Sakurai

Date of Birth

June 13, 1974

About Takahiro

Takahiro Sakurai is one of Japan’s most accomplished voice actors, known for portraying a wide range of characters across anime, films, and video games. Since his debut in the 1990s, he has earned recognition for his ability to perform both charismatic heroes and emotionally troubled characters.

In Anohana, Sakurai voices Atsumu “Yukiatsu” Matsuyuki, a former childhood friend of Menma who struggles with grief, regret, and unresolved feelings years after her death. His performance is widely regarded as one of the emotional anchors of the series, particularly during Yukiatsu’s most vulnerable moments.

Hometown

Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Career Highlights

Some of Takahiro Sakurai’s most notable roles include:

  • Atsumu “Yukiatsu” Matsuyuki — Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
  • Giyu Tomioka — Demon Slayer
  • Suguru Geto — Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Griffith — Berserk
  • Suzaku Kururugi — Code Geass
  • Cloud Strife — Final Fantasy VII compilation
  • Reigen Arataka — Mob Psycho 100
  • Kisho Arima — Tokyo Ghoul
  • Merlin — The Seven Deadly Sins
  • Osomatsu Matsuno — Mr. Osomatsu

Full Current Filmography

The following list highlights major documented anime roles and is not intended to be a complete record of every credit.

Television Anime

2006

  • Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion — Suzaku Kururugi

2011

  • Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day — Atsumu “Yukiatsu” Matsuyuki

2014

  • Psycho-Pass 2 — Sho Hinakawa

2016

  • Mob Psycho 100 — Reigen Arataka

2018

  • The Seven Deadly Sins — Merlin

2019

  • Demon Slayer — Giyu Tomioka

2020

  • Jujutsu Kaisen — Suguru Geto

2024

  • Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season — Meme Oshino

This filmography reflects selected major roles from publicly documented sources and may not be exhaustive.

Critical Reception

Yukiatsu is one of the most emotionally layered characters in Anohana, and Sakurai’s performance is often praised for portraying the character’s grief and internal conflict. Throughout the series, Yukiatsu swings between confidence, bitterness, vulnerability, and self-loathing, requiring significant emotional range. Fans frequently cite his performance among the strongest in the series’ ensemble cast.

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English Voice Actor: Ray Chase

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Date of Birth

May 20, 1987 (Wikipedia)

About Ray

Ray Chase is an American voice actor known for his work in anime, video games, animation, and audiobooks. Since entering the voice acting industry, he has become one of the most recognizable voices in English dubbing, earning acclaim for both heroic and emotionally complex characters.

In Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, Chase voices Atsumu “Yukiatsu” Matsuyuki, bringing depth to one of the series’ most troubled and emotionally conflicted characters. His performance captures Yukiatsu’s intelligence, grief, jealousy, and guilt as he struggles to come to terms with Menma’s death and its impact on his friendships.

Hometown

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Wikipedia)

Career Highlights

Some of Ray Chase’s most notable roles include:

  • Atsumu “Yukiatsu” Matsuyuki — Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
  • Noctis Lucis Caelum — Final Fantasy XV
  • Bruno Bucciarati — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
  • Ryomen Sukuna — Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Tengen Uzui — Demon Slayer
  • Corazon (Donquixote Rosinante) — One Piece
  • Neuvillette — Genshin Impact
  • Cyclops — X-Men ’97
  • Roy — Fire Emblem Heroes
  • Alfonse — Fire Emblem Heroes

Full Current Filmography

The following list highlights major documented credits and is not intended to be a complete record of every role.

Anime Series

2015

  • Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day — Atsumu “Yukiatsu” Matsuyuki

2016

  • One-Punch Man — Puri-Puri Prisoner

2018

  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind — Bruno Bucciarati

2019

  • Demon Slayer — Tengen Uzui

2020

  • Jujutsu Kaisen — Ryomen Sukuna

2022

  • Cyberpunk: Edgerunners — Adam Smasher

2024

  • Kaiju No. 8 — Kaiju No. 10

Video Games

Final Fantasy Series

  • Final Fantasy XV — Noctis Lucis Caelum
  • Dissidia Final Fantasy NT — Noctis Lucis Caelum

Fire Emblem Series

  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Alfonse, Roy

Genshin Impact

  • Genshin Impact — Neuvillette

Other Notable Games

  • Nier: Automata — Eve
  • Persona 5 Strikers — Mariko Hyodo
  • Marvel’s Midnight Suns — Doctor Strange
  • Street Fighter 6 — Guile
  • Honkai: Star Rail — Mikhail Char Legwork

This filmography reflects notable roles documented by publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Critical Reception

Ray Chase’s performance as Yukiatsu has been praised by fans of the English dub for capturing the character’s emotional volatility and internal conflict. Because Yukiatsu experiences some of the most dramatic character development in Anohana, Chase’s ability to balance arrogance, vulnerability, and grief helped make the character one of the standout performances in the English adaptation. Many viewers regard his portrayal as one of the strongest performances in the dub’s ensemble cast.

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