Genya Shinazugawa, the hot-headed Demon Slayer Corps swordsman and younger brother of Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, is voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto in the original Japanese version and Zeno Robinson in the English dub. Their performances helped transform Genya from an abrasive supporting character into one of the most emotionally compelling figures in the series.

JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (NOBUHIKO OKAMOTO)

Date of Birth

October 24, 1986.

About Nobuhiko

Nobuhiko Okamoto (岡本 信彦) is one of Japan’s most celebrated voice actors, known for portraying explosive, passionate, and emotionally intense characters. He won the Best Rookie Actor Award at the 3rd Seiyu Awards and later received the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 5th Seiyu Awards. Throughout his career, he has become a fan favorite for his energetic vocal performances.

In Demon Slayer, Okamoto voices Genya Shinazugawa, bringing intensity and emotional depth to a character who struggles with insecurity, family trauma, and his desire to prove himself as a Demon Slayer. His performance becomes especially powerful during the Swordsmith Village and Infinity Castle storylines.

Hometown

Tokyo, Japan.

Career Highlights

Some of Nobuhiko Okamoto’s most notable roles include:

  • Genya Shinazugawa — Demon Slayer
  • Katsuki Bakugo — My Hero Academia
  • Accelerator — A Certain Magical Index
  • Rin Okumura — Blue Exorcist
  • Nishinoya Yū — Haikyuu!!
  • Karma Akabane — Assassination Classroom
  • Liebe — Black Clover
  • Himmel — Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Genya Shinazugawa
  • My Hero Academia — Katsuki Bakugo
  • Blue Exorcist — Rin Okumura
  • A Certain Magical Index — Accelerator
  • Haikyuu!! — Yū Nishinoya
  • Assassination Classroom — Karma Akabane
  • Black Clover — Liebe
  • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End — Himmel
  • Tower of God Season 2 — Khun Aguero Agnis
  • Wind Breaker — Ren Kaji

Anime Films

  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle — Genya Shinazugawa
  • My Hero Academia: You’re Next — Katsuki Bakugo
  • Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King — Liebe
  • Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle — Yū Nishinoya

Video Games

  • Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles — Genya Shinazugawa
  • Demon Slayer: Sweep the Board! — Genya Shinazugawa
  • My Hero Academia games — Katsuki Bakugo
  • Black Clover games — Liebe
  • Numerous anime and mobile game adaptations.

Critical Reception

Nobuhiko Okamoto’s portrayal of Genya has been praised for conveying the character’s anger, determination, and emotional vulnerability. Fans frequently cite his performances during the Swordsmith Village Arc as some of the most impactful moments involving the character.

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ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (ZENO ROBINSON)

Date of Birth

Zeno Robinson’s full date of birth is not publicly documented through major official biographies and industry databases.

About Zeno

Zeno Robinson is an American voice actor known for his work in anime, animation, and video games. Since entering the voice acting industry, he has become one of the most recognizable talents in modern dubbing, earning praise for portraying passionate, emotionally complex, and determined characters.

In the English dub of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Robinson voices Genya Shinazugawa, capturing the character’s aggression, insecurity, determination, and emotional growth throughout the series. His performance became especially notable during the Swordsmith Village Arc, where Genya’s tragic backstory and relationship with his brother Sanemi take center stage. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

Publicly verified information regarding Zeno Robinson’s hometown has not been widely documented.

Career Highlights

Some of Zeno Robinson’s most notable roles include:

  • Genya Shinazugawa — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
  • Hawks (Keigo Takami) — My Hero Academia
  • Vanitas — The Case Study of Vanitas
  • Ogun Montgomery — Fire Force
  • Go (Goh) — Pokémon Journeys
  • Cyborg — Young Justice: Phantoms
  • Junpei Yoshino — Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Remy Remington — Big City Greens (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Full Current Filmography

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

Anime Series

  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Genya Shinazugawa
  • My Hero Academia — Hawks
  • Jujutsu Kaisen — Junpei Yoshino
  • Fire Force — Ogun Montgomery
  • The Case Study of Vanitas — Vanitas
  • Pokémon Journeys — Goh
  • Dr. Stone — Gen Asagiri (select projects and game appearances)
  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean — Supporting Roles

Animated Series

  • Young Justice: Phantoms — Victor Stone / Cyborg
  • Big City Greens — Remy Remington
  • Transformers: EarthSpark — Supporting Roles
  • Various Disney, Cartoon Network, and streaming productions

Video Games

  • Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles — Genya Shinazugawa
  • Demon Slayer: Sweep the Board! — Genya Shinazugawa
  • My Hero Ultra Rumble — Hawks
  • Pokémon Masters EX — Goh
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Characters
  • Genshin Impact — Supporting Roles
  • Numerous anime and mobile game adaptations

Critical Reception

Zeno Robinson’s portrayal of Genya has received widespread praise for capturing the character’s emotional intensity and vulnerability. Fans frequently highlight his performance during the Swordsmith Village Arc, where Genya’s struggles and tragic family history become central to the story. Many viewers consider Robinson’s work one of the strongest supporting performances in the English dub of Demon Slayer. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

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