Gugu, the kind-hearted masked boy from To Your Eternity, is voiced by Taku Yashiro in Japanese and Jason Liebrecht in the English dub. Both actors bring warmth, emotional sincerity, humor, and heartbreaking depth to one of the series’ most beloved characters. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Japanese Voice Actor: Taku Yashiro
Taku Yashiro voices Gugu in the Japanese version of To Your Eternity. His emotionally grounded performance perfectly captures Gugu’s awkward kindness, quiet insecurities, and unwavering loyalty toward Fushi and the people he cares about. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
January 6, 1993
About Taku
Taku Yashiro is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with VIMS. Since entering the anime industry, he has become recognized for portraying emotionally sincere young men, supportive friends, and determined protagonists.
His portrayal of Gugu has been widely praised for balancing humor, emotional vulnerability, and heartfelt sincerity. Yashiro’s natural delivery especially strengthens Gugu’s emotional bond with Fushi, helping make the character one of the most memorable figures in To Your Eternity.
He is also known for his work in sports, romance, and fantasy anime projects.
Hometown
Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Gugu — To Your Eternity
- Kiyotaka Ishimaru — Danganronpa related projects
- Additional Roles — Blue Lock
- Supporting Roles — The Eminence in Shadow
- Voice work in fantasy and slice-of-life anime
- Multimedia and mobile game collaborations
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major anime voice roles from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- To Your Eternity — Gugu
- Blue Lock — Additional Voices
- The Eminence in Shadow — Supporting Roles
- My Hero Academia — Additional Voices
- The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World — Supporting Characters
- The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten — Additional Roles
- Dr. Stone — Additional Voices
- Horimiya — Supporting Characters
Anime Films
- To Your Eternity related projects — Gugu
- Promotional anime and multimedia appearances
Video Games
- Anime-related mobile game collaborations — Voice Roles
- Additional multimedia voice projects
- Fantasy and action game appearances
Critical Reception
Taku Yashiro is praised for emotionally sincere performances and natural dramatic delivery. Fans of To Your Eternity frequently highlight his portrayal of Gugu for conveying kindness, emotional pain, and unwavering devotion in one of the anime’s most emotional story arcs.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Gugu (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/To-Your-Eternity/Gugu/)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Taku Yashiro (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=133731)
VIMS Official Profile (https://vims.co.jp/talent_profile_detail.php?id=95)
To Your Eternity Official Anime Website (https://anime-fumetsunoanatae.com/)
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/yashiro_taku
English Voice Actor: Jason Liebrecht
Jason Liebrecht voices Gugu in the English dub of To Your Eternity. His heartfelt and emotionally powerful performance captures Gugu’s kindness, awkward charm, quiet insecurities, and deep devotion to the people he loves. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
February 13, 1973
About Jason
Jason Liebrecht is an American voice actor, ADR director, and script writer known for anime dubbing, video games, and emotionally grounded character performances. Since the early 2000s, he has become widely recognized for portraying determined fighters, emotionally layered antiheroes, and supportive mentor-type characters.
His portrayal of Gugu has been praised for balancing humor, emotional vulnerability, and heartbreaking sincerity. Fans of the English dub often highlight Liebrecht’s ability to make Gugu feel deeply human and emotionally authentic throughout the character’s unforgettable story arc.
Outside anime, Liebrecht has also worked extensively behind the scenes in ADR direction and localization.
Hometown
Texas, USA
Career Highlights
- Gugu — To Your Eternity
- Dabi — My Hero Academia
- Rob Lucci — One Piece
- Yato — Noragami
- Hei — Darker than Black
- Qrow Branwen — RWBY
- Champa — Dragon Ball Super
- Additional roles in action and fantasy anime
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major voice acting credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- To Your Eternity — Gugu
- My Hero Academia — Dabi
- One Piece — Rob Lucci
- Noragami — Yato
- Darker than Black — Hei
- Dragon Ball Super — Champa
- Attack on Titan — Zeke Yeager (certain media)
- Black Clover — Additional Roles
- Fairy Tail — Additional Voices
- Blue Exorcist — Additional Characters
Video Games
- Smite — Voice Roles
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Additional Voices
- To Your Eternity related projects — Gugu
- Anime and fantasy game collaborations
ADR & Production Work
- ADR direction for anime dub productions
- Script adaptation and localization work
- Voice direction for action and fantasy anime releases
Critical Reception
Jason Liebrecht is praised for emotionally grounded performances and strong dramatic delivery. Fans of To Your Eternity frequently highlight his portrayal of Gugu for preserving the character’s kindness, emotional vulnerability, and quiet courage throughout one of the anime’s most emotional arcs.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Gugu (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/To-Your-Eternity/Gugu/)
Behind The Voice Actors – Jason Liebrecht (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Jason-Liebrecht/)
Crunchyroll – To Your Eternity English Dub Information (https://www.crunchyroll.com/)
To Your Eternity Official Anime Website (https://anime-fumetsunoanatae.com/)
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/JasonLiebrecht
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonliebrecht/
