Bojji in Ranking of Kings is voiced by Minami Hinata in Japanese and Emily Fajardo in the English dub. Despite rarely speaking through conventional dialogue, Bojji became one of anime’s most emotionally beloved protagonists thanks to his expressive personality, vulnerability, and determination. Both actresses received widespread praise for conveying Bojji’s emotions largely through vocal sounds, cries, breaths, and subtle reactions rather than lengthy spoken lines. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Japanese Voice Actor: Minami Hinata

Date of Birth

The actress’s exact birth date has not been publicly documented.

About Minami

Minami Hinata is a Japanese voice actress whose portrayal of Bojji in Ranking of Kings became her breakout role internationally. Because Bojji is deaf and communicates primarily through sign language and emotional expression, the performance relied heavily on subtle vocalizations and emotional nuance. Hinata’s work was widely praised for making Bojji feel deeply human, lovable, and emotionally authentic without relying on traditional dialogue-heavy acting. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

Not publicly documented.

Career Highlights

Minami Hinata gained major recognition through Ranking of Kings, where her emotionally expressive performance as Bojji became one of the most celebrated anime performances of the year. The role introduced her to global anime audiences and earned praise for its sensitivity and emotional realism. While she has fewer publicly documented major roles compared to veteran actors, Bojji remains one of the standout breakout performances in modern anime.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Ranking of Kings — Bojji
  • Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage — Bojji
  • Selection Project — Additional Voices
  • Tokyo 24th Ward — Additional Voices

Critical Reception

Minami Hinata’s performance as Bojji received widespread acclaim from anime fans and critics alike. Many viewers praised how effectively she conveyed fear, joy, heartbreak, and determination using minimal spoken language. Her work was frequently cited as one of the emotional foundations of Ranking of Kings, especially during the series’ most heartbreaking moments.

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English Voice Actor: Emily Fajardo

Date of Birth

Emily Fajardo’s exact birth date has not been publicly documented.

About Emily

Emily Fajardo is an American voice actress known for emotionally expressive performances in anime and video games. Her portrayal of Bojji in the English dub of Ranking of Kings earned widespread praise for capturing the character’s innocence, determination, and emotional vulnerability. Because Bojji communicates mostly through sounds, reactions, and limited speech, Fajardo’s performance relied heavily on subtle emotional acting rather than traditional dialogue delivery. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

Texas, United States.

Career Highlights

Emily Fajardo became increasingly recognized among anime fans through major roles in Chainsaw Man, Spy × Family, and Ranking of Kings. Her work as Bojji introduced many viewers to her emotional range and ability to convey complex feelings through understated performances. The role remains one of her most critically praised anime performances to date.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Ranking of Kings — Bojji
  • Chainsaw Man — Beam
  • Spy × Family — Millie
  • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime — Additional Voices
  • The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt — Additional Voices
  • Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie — Additional Voices
  • Dr. Stone — Additional Voices
  • Fruits Basket — Additional Voices

Video Games

  • SMITE — Additional Voices
  • Paladins — Additional Voices
  • Hi-Fi Rush — Additional Voices
  • Mobile Legends Projects — Voice Roles

Critical Reception

Emily Fajardo’s performance as Bojji was highly praised by English dub viewers for preserving the emotional sincerity that defined the original Japanese performance. Fans frequently highlighted how effectively she conveyed Bojji’s optimism, pain, and courage through nonverbal acting and subtle vocal reactions. Her portrayal helped make the English dub of Ranking of Kings especially well received among anime audiences.

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Limarc Ambalina is the founder of Japan Bound, a website covering all things Japan — from travel and culture to anime, manga, and pop culture. He is also the Director of Content at ISNation and the former VP of Editorial at HackerNoon. Based in Japan, he has been writing about Japanese life and entertainment since 2019, growing the site to over 2.4 million views.

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