JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR: Nobunaga Shimazaki
Eugeo, Kirito’s closest friend during the Sword Art Online: Alicization arc and the wielder of the Blue Rose Sword, is voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki in the Japanese version of the anime. His performance became one of the emotional centers of the Alicization storyline, helping turn Eugeo into one of the franchise’s most beloved characters.
Date of Birth
December 6, 1988.
About Nobunaga
Nobunaga Shimazaki is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. Since his debut in the late 2000s, he has become one of anime’s most recognizable leading actors, known for portraying kind-hearted protagonists, rivals, and emotionally complex characters. His portrayal of Eugeo is widely considered one of the defining performances of the Sword Art Online franchise.
Hometown
Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Career Highlights
- Eugeo — Sword Art Online: Alicization
- Yuno — Black Clover
- Shidō Itsuka — Date A Live
- Shinichi Izumi — Parasyte
- Yuki Sohma — Fruits Basket
- Mahito — Jujutsu Kaisen
- Nagi Seishirō — Blue Lock
- Haruka Nanase — Free!
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects major documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Sword Art Online: Alicization — Eugeo
- Black Clover — Yuno
- Parasyte — Shinichi Izumi
- Date A Live — Shidō Itsuka
- Fruits Basket — Yuki Sohma
- Jujutsu Kaisen — Mahito
- Blue Lock — Nagi Seishirō
- Free! — Haruka Nanase
- Tokyo Revengers — Izana Kurokawa
- World Trigger — Hyuse
Anime Films
- Sword Art Online Progressive franchise appearances — Eugeo
- Various Free! films — Haruka Nanase
- Multiple Fruits Basket franchise projects — Yuki Sohma
Video Games
- Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris — Eugeo
- Sword Art Online: Last Recollection — Eugeo
- Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream — Eugeo
- Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization — Eugeo
- Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet — Eugeo
Critical Reception
Nobunaga Shimazaki’s portrayal of Eugeo received widespread praise for its sincerity, emotional vulnerability, and character growth. Fans frequently cite his performance during the later Alicization episodes as some of the strongest voice acting in the entire Sword Art Online series.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Eugeo Voices (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Sword-Art-Online/Eugeo/)
- Wikipedia — Nobunaga Shimazaki (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobunaga_Shimazaki)
- Japanese Voice-Over Wikia — Nobunaga Shimazaki (https://japanese-voiceover.fandom.com/wiki/Nobunaga_Shimazaki)
- AniBase — Eugeo Character Profile (https://anibase.net/en/character/l9eWv/Eugeo)
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: Brandon Winckler
In the English dub of Sword Art Online: Alicization, Eugeo is voiced by Brandon Winckler (credited in some productions as Brandon Jay). Their performance helped bring Eugeo’s kindness, determination, and emotional journey to English-speaking audiences and became one of the most praised additions to the Alicization cast.
Date of Birth
September 25, 1991. Publicly documented biographical sources list Brandon Winckler as an American voice actor active in animation, anime, and video games.
About Brandon
Brandon Winckler is an American voice actor known for work in anime dubbing, video games, and animated productions. Their portrayal of Eugeo is considered one of their most recognizable anime performances, particularly because of the character’s major role throughout the Alicization storyline.
Hometown
Southern California, United States. Public profiles identify Winckler as an American performer based in California.
Career Highlights
- Eugeo — Sword Art Online: Alicization
- Alear (Male) — Fire Emblem Engage
- Therion — Octopath Traveler II
- Mareo — Pokémon Masters EX
- Various roles across anime, games, and animated series.
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects documented notable credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series
- Sword Art Online: Alicization — Eugeo
- Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld — Eugeo
- Additional anime dubbing appearances across modern streaming releases.
Video Games
- Fire Emblem Engage — Male Alear
- Octopath Traveler II — Therion
- Pokémon Masters EX — Mareo
- Various RPG and anime-related game projects.
Critical Reception
Brandon Winckler’s portrayal of Eugeo earned praise for capturing the character’s gentle personality and emotional sincerity. Many English dub viewers highlighted the chemistry between Eugeo and Kirito as one of the strongest aspects of the Alicization adaptation.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Eugeo Voices (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Sword-Art-Online/Eugeo/)
- IMDb — Sword Art Online Cast Listing (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2250192/characters/nm8225844)
- Tokyo Otaku Mode Otapedia — Eugeo Character Profile (https://otakumode.com/otapedia/anime/sword_art_online/eugeo_sao)
Social Media
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/branwinckler
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branwinckler/
