JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR: Mamoru Miyano
Death the Kid, the son of Lord Death and one of the main protagonists of Soul Eater, is voiced by Mamoru Miyano in the Japanese version of the anime. Known for his obsession with symmetry, stylish combat abilities, and dramatic personality, Death the Kid became one of the most iconic characters in the series. Miyano’s energetic and charismatic performance played a major role in the character’s popularity.
Date of Birth
June 8, 1983.
About Mamoru
Mamoru Miyano is one of Japan’s most acclaimed voice actors, singers, and performers. Over the years, he has become famous for voicing intelligent protagonists, charismatic rivals, and emotionally complex characters across anime, games, and film. His portrayal of Death the Kid remains one of his most recognizable early anime roles.
Hometown
Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Career Highlights
- Death the Kid — Soul Eater
- Light Yagami — Death Note
- Rintarō Okabe — Steins;Gate
- Setsuna F. Seiei — Mobile Suit Gundam 00
- Osamu Dazai — Bungo Stray Dogs
- Rin Matsuoka — Free!
- Kotaro Tatsumi — Zombieland Saga
- Douma — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects documented major credits and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Soul Eater — Death the Kid
- Death Note — Light Yagami
- Steins;Gate — Rintarō Okabe
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00 — Setsuna F. Seiei
- Bungo Stray Dogs — Osamu Dazai
- Free! — Rin Matsuoka
- Hunter × Hunter (2011) — Chrollo Lucilfer
- Zombieland Saga — Kotaro Tatsumi
- Pluto — Epsilon
- Oshi no Ko — Hikaru Kamiki
Anime Films
- Steins;Gate: The Movie − Load Region of Déjà Vu — Rintarō Okabe
- Free! film series — Rin Matsuoka
- Multiple Bungo Stray Dogs franchise films — Osamu Dazai
- Various franchise-related projects connected to his television roles.
Video Games
- Kingdom Hearts franchise — Riku (Japanese dub)
- Persona 5 — Ryuji Sakamoto stage and promotional appearances
- Multiple anime adaptation games connected to his television roles.
Critical Reception
Mamoru Miyano’s performance as Death the Kid is frequently praised for combining comedy, confidence, and emotional depth. Fans often point to his dramatic reactions to asymmetry and his chemistry with Patty and Liz as some of the most entertaining moments in Soul Eater.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Death the Kid Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Soul-Eater/Death-the-Kid/)
- Wikipedia — Mamoru Miyano (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamoru_Miyano)
- AniBase — Soul Eater Voice Cast Listing (https://anibase.net/en/anime-cast/4gkPR)
Social Media
- Official Website: https://miyanomamoru.com/
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: Todd Haberkorn
In the English dub of Soul Eater, Death the Kid is voiced by Todd Haberkorn. His performance became one of the standout roles of the English adaptation, perfectly capturing Kid’s dramatic personality, perfectionism, and occasional emotional instability. Many fans consider his portrayal one of the defining performances of the series’ English cast.
Date of Birth
August 16, 1982.
About Todd
Todd Haberkorn is an American voice actor, director, producer, and writer known for extensive work in anime dubbing, video games, and animation. Since joining Funimation in the mid-2000s, he has voiced some of the most recognizable characters in modern anime. Death the Kid remains one of his most iconic performances.
Hometown
Arlington, Texas, United States.
Career Highlights
- Death the Kid — Soul Eater
- Natsu Dragneel — Fairy Tail
- Allen Walker — D.Gray-man
- Italy — Hetalia: Axis Powers
- Hikaru Hitachiin — Ouran High School Host Club
- Tsukune Aono — Rosario + Vampire
- Kimihiro Watanuki — xxxHolic
- Keroro — Sgt. Frog
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects documented major credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series
- Soul Eater — Death the Kid
- Fairy Tail — Natsu Dragneel
- D.Gray-man — Allen Walker
- Hetalia: Axis Powers — Italy
- Ouran High School Host Club — Hikaru Hitachiin
- Rosario + Vampire — Tsukune Aono
- xxxHolic — Kimihiro Watanuki
- Future Diary — Aru Akise
- Sgt. Frog — Keroro
Anime Films
- Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry — Natsu Dragneel
- Various D.Gray-man and franchise-related anime projects.
- Soul Eater franchise appearances as Death the Kid.
Video Games
- Genshin Impact — Razor
- Destiny 2 — The Drifter
- Monster Hunter Rise — Kagero the Merchant
- Multiple anime adaptation games connected to his television roles.
Critical Reception
Todd Haberkorn’s portrayal of Death the Kid is widely praised for balancing comedy and intensity. Fans frequently highlight his delivery during Kid’s symmetry-related breakdowns and serious battle scenes, making him one of the most memorable performances in the English dub of Soul Eater.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Death the Kid Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Soul-Eater/Death-the-Kid/)
- Wikipedia — Todd Haberkorn (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Haberkorn)
- IMDb — Todd Haberkorn as Death the Kid (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1214085/characters/nm1920556/)
Social Media
- Official Website: https://www.toddhaberkorn.com/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/ToddHaberkorn
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddhaberkorn/
