Eijiro Kirishima in My Hero Academia is voiced by Toshiki Masuda in Japanese and Justin Cook in the English dub. As one of Class 1-A’s most popular students, Kirishima became beloved for his energetic personality, unwavering loyalty, and determination to embody true heroism. Both actors received widespread praise for portraying Kirishima’s explosive enthusiasm, emotional sincerity, and inspiring character growth throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Japanese Voice Actor: Toshiki Masuda
Date of Birth
March 8, 1990. (en.wikipedia.org)
About Toshiki
Toshiki Masuda is a Japanese voice actor and singer known for energetic and emotionally expressive performances in anime and games. His portrayal of Eijiro Kirishima in My Hero Academia perfectly captured the character’s passionate personality, emotional vulnerability, and fearless determination. Masuda’s loud, enthusiastic delivery became one of the defining aspects of Kirishima’s popularity among fans. (en.wikipedia.org)
Hometown
Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)
Career Highlights
Toshiki Masuda has voiced many major anime protagonists and rivals throughout his career. Beyond My Hero Academia, he is widely recognized for roles in Haikyuu!!, IDOLiSH7, Given, and B-PROJECT. His role as Kirishima showcased his ability to balance comedic energy with emotionally powerful dramatic performances during some of the series’ most emotional arcs.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented major credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- My Hero Academia — Eijiro Kirishima
- Haikyuu!! — Chikara Ennoshita
- IDOLiSH7 — Iori Izumi
- Given — Ritsuka Uenoyama
- B-PROJECT — Midori Korekuni
- The IDOLM@STER SideM — Taiga Takeru
- Ace of Diamond — Shuichi Kariba
- Tokyo Revengers — Ran Haitani
Video Games
- My Hero One’s Justice series — Eijiro Kirishima
- Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
- Honkai: Star Rail — Additional Voices
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
- Granblue Fantasy — Character Voices
- Persona Series — Additional Voices
- Arknights — Voice Roles
Critical Reception
Toshiki Masuda’s portrayal of Kirishima received widespread praise for its emotional passion and infectious enthusiasm. Fans especially appreciated his performances during Kirishima’s backstory and Red Riot-focused arcs, where Masuda effectively conveyed insecurity, courage, and emotional growth. Many viewers considered his performance one of the emotional highlights among the My Hero Academia supporting cast.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Eijiro Kirishima (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/My-Hero-Academia/Eijiro-Kirishima/)
- Toshiki Masuda Profile (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshiki_Masuda)
- IMDb Full Cast & Crew (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5626028/fullcredits/)
- My Hero Academia Official Website (https://heroaca.com/)
Social Media
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/ToshikiMasuda38
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toshikimasuda38/
English Voice Actor: Justin Cook
Date of Birth
August 4, 1982.
About Justin
Justin Cook is an American voice actor, ADR director, producer, and scriptwriter known for energetic and emotionally powerful anime performances. His portrayal of Eijiro Kirishima in the English dub of My Hero Academia received widespread praise for capturing the character’s passionate personality, unwavering loyalty, and emotional sincerity. Cook’s enthusiastic delivery helped make Kirishima one of the most lovable and inspiring members of Class 1-A for English-speaking audiences. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Hometown
Dallas, Texas, United States.
Career Highlights
Justin Cook became one of the most recognizable figures in anime dubbing through major roles in Yu Yu Hakusho, Dragon Ball, Fruits Basket, and My Hero Academia. His role as Kirishima showcased both his comedic energy and his ability to deliver emotionally impactful dramatic scenes, especially during Kirishima’s Red Riot character development arcs.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented major credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- My Hero Academia — Eijiro Kirishima
- Yu Yu Hakusho — Yusuke Urameshi
- Dragon Ball Z — Raditz
- Fruits Basket — Hatsuharu Sohma
- One Piece — Additional Voices
- Case Closed — Additional Voices
- Fire Force — Additional Voices
- Black Clover — Additional Voices
Video Games
- My Hero One’s Justice series — Eijiro Kirishima
- Dragon Ball Games — Raditz
- Borderlands 3 — Additional Voices
- SMITE — Voice Roles
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
- Granblue Fantasy Versus — Additional Voices
Critical Reception
Justin Cook’s portrayal of Kirishima received strong praise from English dub viewers for balancing explosive enthusiasm with heartfelt emotional vulnerability. Fans especially appreciated his performances during Kirishima’s emotional flashback and Red Riot Unbreakable scenes, where Cook effectively conveyed fear, determination, and personal growth. Many viewers considered his performance one of the standout supporting roles in the My Hero Academia English dub.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Eijiro Kirishima (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/My-Hero-Academia/Eijiro-Kirishima/)
- Justin Cook Profile (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Justin-Cook/)
- IMDb Full Cast & Crew (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5626028/fullcredits/)
- My Hero Academia Official Website (https://heroaca.com/)
- Anime News Network Encyclopedia (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=216)
Social Media
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/justincookvoice
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justincookvoice/
