Atsushi Nakajima, the main protagonist of Bungo Stray Dogs, is voiced by Yuto Uemura in Japanese and Max Mittelman in the English dub. Both actors are known for bringing emotional depth and intensity to Atsushi’s journey from a frightened orphan to a confident member of the Armed Detective Agency. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Japanese Voice Actor: Yuto Uemura
Yuto Uemura voices Atsushi Nakajima in the Japanese version of Bungo Stray Dogs. His performance captures Atsushi’s vulnerability, self-doubt, and determination, helping define the emotional tone of the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
October 23, 1993
About Yuto
Yuto Uemura is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Himawari Theatre Group. Beginning as a child actor, he later transitioned into anime voice acting and quickly became recognized for portraying emotionally complex protagonists.
His role as Atsushi Nakajima remains one of his most iconic performances, especially because of the balance he brings between dramatic scenes and lighter comedic moments. Uemura is also known for voicing younger heroes, intelligent strategists, and emotionally layered characters across anime and games.
Hometown
Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Atsushi Nakajima — Bungo Stray Dogs
- Thorfinn — Vinland Saga (young)
- Legoshi — BEASTARS
- Hiro Shishigami — Inuyashiki
- Kazuya Kinoshita — Rent-a-Girlfriend
- Tamaki Amajiki — My Hero Academia
- Minoru Kageno / Shadow — The Eminence in Shadow
- Jakob — Fire Emblem Fates
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major anime voice roles from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Bungo Stray Dogs — Atsushi Nakajima
- BEASTARS — Legoshi
- Rent-a-Girlfriend — Kazuya Kinoshita
- My Hero Academia — Tamaki Amajiki
- Vinland Saga — Young Thorfinn
- The Eminence in Shadow — Minoru Kageno / Shadow
- Inuyashiki — Hiro Shishigami
- Darwin’s Game — Sui
- Tsuki ga Kirei — Takumi Hira
- Battery — Takumi Harada
- Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS — Luke
- Spy Classroom — Thea’s younger brother (additional role)
Video Games
- Fire Emblem Fates — Jakob
- Granblue Fantasy — Various Characters
- Arknights — Voice Roles
- Genshin Impact — Additional Japanese Voices
Critical Reception
Yuto Uemura has received praise for his emotionally expressive performances and natural character acting. Fans and critics alike often highlight his portrayal of Atsushi Nakajima as one of the emotional anchors of Bungo Stray Dogs, especially during the anime’s darker story arcs.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Atsushi Nakajima (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Bungo-Stray-Dogs/Atsushi-Nakajima/)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Yuto Uemura (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=114503)
Himawari Theatre Group Official Profile (https://profile.himawari.net/view/1116)
Bungo Stray Dogs Official Anime Website (https://bungosd.com/)
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/hiroseyuuki
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuto_uemura_official/
English Voice Actor: Max Mittelman
Max Mittelman voices Atsushi Nakajima in the English dub of Bungo Stray Dogs. His performance captures Atsushi’s emotional vulnerability, determination, and growth throughout the series, helping make the character relatable to English-speaking audiences. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
September 5, 1990
About Max
Max Mittelman is an American voice actor widely recognized for his work in anime, video games, and animation. Since entering the industry in the early 2010s, he has become known for voicing energetic protagonists, emotionally conflicted heroes, and charismatic rivals.
His portrayal of Atsushi Nakajima balances the character’s insecurity and compassion while also delivering the intensity needed for Bungo Stray Dogs’ action-heavy scenes. Mittelman’s expressive performances have made him one of the most recognizable English dub actors of his generation.
Hometown
Los Angeles, California, USA
Career Highlights
- Atsushi Nakajima — Bungo Stray Dogs
- Saitama — One-Punch Man
- Ryuji Sakamoto — Persona 5
- Arataki Itto — Genshin Impact
- Meruem — Hunter × Hunter
- Red XIII — Final Fantasy VII Remake
- Harry Osborn — Marvel’s Spider-Man
- Sabito — Demon Slayer
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major voice acting credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- Bungo Stray Dogs — Atsushi Nakajima
- One-Punch Man — Saitama
- Hunter × Hunter — Meruem
- Demon Slayer — Sabito
- Blue Exorcist — Rin Okumura (certain projects/games)
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Additional Voices
- Naruto Shippuden — Additional Voices
- Seven Deadly Sins — Additional Voices
Video Games
- Persona 5 — Ryuji Sakamoto
- Genshin Impact — Arataki Itto
- Final Fantasy VII Remake — Red XIII
- Marvel’s Spider-Man — Harry Osborn
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Characters
- AI: The Somnium Files — Kaname Date
- NieR Re[in]carnation — Voice Roles
Animation
- Miraculous Ladybug — Additional Voices
- Transformers: Robots in Disguise — Additional Voices
Critical Reception
Max Mittelman is frequently praised for his energetic delivery and emotional range. Fans of Bungo Stray Dogs often highlight his ability to portray Atsushi’s fear, trauma, and determination without losing the character’s underlying optimism.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Atsushi Nakajima (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Bungo-Stray-Dogs/Atsushi-Nakajima/)
Behind The Voice Actors – Max Mittelman (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Max-Mittelman/)
Crunchyroll – Bungo Stray Dogs English Dub Information (https://www.crunchyroll.com/)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=118781)
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/MaxMittelman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxmittelman/
