Best Jeanist, whose real name is Tsunagu Hakamada, is one of Japan’s top-ranked Pro Heroes and one of the most respected heroes in My Hero Academia. He is voiced by Hikaru Midorikawa in the original Japanese version and Micah Solusod in the English dub. Both actors bring sophistication, authority, and charisma to the denim-themed hero, helping make Best Jeanist one of the series’ most distinctive professional heroes.
JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (HIKARU MIDORIKAWA)
Date of Birth
May 2, 1968. Hikaru Midorikawa is one of Japan’s most celebrated voice actors, with a career spanning more than three decades.
About Hikaru
Hikaru Midorikawa (緑川 光) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. He is widely regarded as one of the most iconic male voice actors in anime history and is known for voicing countless fan-favorite characters across anime, video games, and dubbing productions.
In My Hero Academia, Midorikawa voices Best Jeanist, delivering a calm, refined, and authoritative performance that perfectly complements the hero’s disciplined personality and commitment to maintaining both fashion and public order. His portrayal helped elevate Best Jeanist into one of the franchise’s most recognizable Pro Heroes. Best Jeanist’s popularity even led to the character receiving a special recognition at Japan’s Best Jeanist Awards, with Midorikawa accepting the honor on the character’s behalf.
Hometown
Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
Career Highlights
Some of Hikaru Midorikawa’s most notable roles include:
- Best Jeanist (Tsunagu Hakamada) — My Hero Academia
- Heero Yuy — Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
- Kaede Rukawa — Slam Dunk
- Zelos Wilder — Tales of Symphonia
- Marth — Fire Emblem franchise
- Tamahome — Fushigi Yûgi
- Android 16 — Dragon Ball Z
- Gridman — SSSS.GRIDMAN franchise
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major credits from public sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- My Hero Academia — Best Jeanist
- Mobile Suit Gundam Wing — Heero Yuy
- Slam Dunk — Kaede Rukawa
- Fushigi Yûgi — Tamahome
- Dragon Ball Z — Android 16
- SK8 the Infinity — Cherry Blossom
- The Misfit of Demon King Academy — Eldora Zaia
- Love After World Domination — Matchlock Eagle
Anime Films
- My Hero Academia: You’re Next — Best Jeanist
- Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz — Heero Yuy
- Various Fire Emblem and anime franchise productions.
Video Games
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Marth
- Super Smash Bros. series — Marth
- Tales of Symphonia — Zelos Wilder
- Multiple My Hero Academia game adaptations featuring Best Jeanist.
Critical Reception
Hikaru Midorikawa’s portrayal of Best Jeanist has been praised for perfectly capturing the hero’s elegance, professionalism, and unwavering sense of responsibility. Fans frequently cite his performance as a major reason the character stands out among the many Pro Heroes featured in My Hero Academia.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Best Jeanist / Tsunagu Hakamada (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/My-Hero-Academia/Best-Jeanist-Tsunagu-Hakamada/)
- Meet The Voice Actors – Best Jeanist (https://meetthevoiceactors.com/animations/my-hero-academia-youre-next-2/tsunagu-hakamada-best-jeanist/)
- Hikaru Midorikawa Biography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikaru_Midorikawa)
- ORICON News – Best Jeanist Award Coverage (https://us.oricon-group.com/news/2469/)
Social Media
- Agency Profile: https://www.aoni.co.jp
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (Micah Solusod)
Date of Birth
Micah Solusod
- August 21, 1990 (publicly documented biographical sources)
About Micah
Micah Solusod is an American voice actor best known for his work in anime dubbing. Since joining the Texas-based dubbing scene, he has become a familiar voice to anime fans through leading and supporting roles in numerous Funimation and Crunchyroll productions. As Best Jeanist in My Hero Academia, Solusod captures the hero’s composed, sophisticated demeanor while preserving the subtle intensity that makes the character stand out among Japan’s top Pro Heroes.
Hometown
Micah Solusod was born in Hawaii, United States and later became active in the Texas anime voice-acting industry.
Career Highlights
Some of Micah Solusod’s most notable anime roles include:
- Best Jeanist / Tsunagu Hakamada — My Hero Academia
- Soul Evans — Soul Eater
- Touma Kamijou — A Certain Magical Index
- Yuno — Black Clover
- Tatsumi — Akame ga Kill!
- Yukine — Noragami
- Houtarou Oreki — Hyouka
- Yusaku Kitamura — Toradora!
These performances have established him as one of the most recognizable English-dub actors of his generation.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major credits from reputable industry databases and is not guaranteed to be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- My Hero Academia — Best Jeanist / Tsunagu Hakamada
- Soul Eater — Soul Evans
- A Certain Magical Index — Touma Kamijou
- Black Clover — Yuno
- Akame ga Kill! — Tatsumi
- Noragami — Yukine
- Hyouka — Houtarou Oreki
- Toradora! — Yusaku Kitamura
- Maken-Ki! — Takeru Ohyama
- Magi: Adventure of Sinbad — Sinbad (young)
- Seraph of the End — Lacus Welt
- The Heroic Legend of Arslan — Elam
- Snow White with the Red Hair — Izana Wistaria
Anime Films
- My Hero Academia: Two Heroes — Best Jeanist
- My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising — Best Jeanist
- My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission — Best Jeanist
- My Hero Academia: You’re Next — Best Jeanist
Video Games
- Various anime-based game adaptations reprising established character roles, including entries connected to the My Hero Academia, Black Clover, and A Certain Magical Index franchises where credited.
Critical Reception
Solusod’s performances are frequently praised for their natural delivery and emotional range. Fans of My Hero Academia often note that his portrayal of Best Jeanist effectively communicates the character’s refinement, confidence, and mentorship qualities without losing the underlying seriousness that defines one of the series’ elite heroes. His broader body of work, particularly as Soul Evans, Touma Kamijou, and Yuno, has earned him a strong reputation among English-dub audiences.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Best Jeanist / Tsunagu Hakamada (My Hero Academia) (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/My-Hero-Academia/Best-Jeanist-Tsunagu-Hakamada/)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Micah Solusod profile (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Micah-Solusod/)
- Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Micah Solusod (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php)
- Crunchyroll and Funimation production credits for My Hero Academia and related films.
