Hawks, whose real name is Keigo Takami, is the Wing Hero and one of the most popular Pro Heroes in My Hero Academia. He is voiced by Yuichi Nakamura in the original Japanese version and Zeno Robinson in the English dub. Both actors have received widespread praise for capturing Hawks’ laid-back charm, intelligence, and hidden emotional depth.
JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (YUICHI NAKAMURA)
Date of Birth
February 20, 1980.
About Yuichi
Yuichi Nakamura (中村 悠一) is one of Japan’s most accomplished voice actors, known for voicing numerous leading characters across anime, video games, and film dubbing. Since his debut in the early 2000s, he has become renowned for portraying calm, charismatic, and highly intelligent characters.
In My Hero Academia, Nakamura voices Hawks, the young Pro Hero who quickly rose through the Hero Billboard Chart. His performance perfectly balances Hawks’ relaxed public image with the serious, calculating side revealed during his undercover missions.
Hometown
Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Public biographical records identify Nakamura as being from Takamatsu, Kagawa.
Career Highlights
Some of Yuichi Nakamura’s most notable roles include:
- Hawks (Keigo Takami) — My Hero Academia
- Satoru Gojo — Jujutsu Kaisen
- Gray Fullbuster — Fairy Tail
- Tetsurō Kuroo — Haikyuu!!
- Bruno Bucciarati — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
- Tomoya Okazaki — Clannad
- Shigure Sohma — Fruits Basket (2019)
- Mumen Rider — One-Punch Man
- Reinhard van Astrea — Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- My Hero Academia — Hawks / Keigo Takami
- Jujutsu Kaisen — Satoru Gojo
- Fairy Tail — Gray Fullbuster
- Haikyuu!! — Tetsurō Kuroo
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind — Bruno Bucciarati
- Clannad — Tomoya Okazaki
- Fruits Basket (2019) — Shigure Sohma
- One-Punch Man — Mumen Rider
- Re:ZERO — Reinhard van Astrea
- The Irregular at Magic High School — Tatsuya Shiba
Anime Films
- My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising — Hawks
- My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission — Hawks
- My Hero Academia: You’re Next — Hawks
- Various Jujutsu Kaisen, Fairy Tail, and franchise film appearances.
Video Games
- My Hero Ultra Rumble — Hawks
- My Hero One’s Justice 2 — Hawks
- Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash — Satoru Gojo
- Granblue Fantasy — Various Roles
- Numerous anime and mobile game adaptations.
Critical Reception
Yuichi Nakamura’s portrayal of Hawks has been praised for giving the character a distinctive blend of confidence, humor, and emotional restraint. Fans frequently cite his performance during the Paranormal Liberation War storyline as one of the highlights of the Japanese version of My Hero Academia.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Hawks / Keigo Takami (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/My-Hero-Academia/Hawks-Keigo-Takami/)
- Meet The Voice Actors – Hawks (https://meetthevoiceactors.com/animations/my-hero-academia-youre-next-2/keigo-takami-hawks/)
- My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission Cast List (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Hero_Academia:_World_Heroes%27_Mission)
- Yuichi Nakamura Interview Coverage (https://otakusnotes.com/my-hero-academia-yuichi-nakamura-shared-his-acting-experience-as-pro-hero-hawks/)
Social Media
- X (Official): https://x.com/nakamuraff11
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@washaganatv
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 who has become one of the most prominent talents in modern anime dubbing, animation, and video games. Known for his expressive performances and ability to portray both charismatic heroes and emotionally complex characters, Robinson has built an impressive resume across numerous major franchises.
In the English dub of My Hero Academia, Robinson voices Hawks (Keigo Takami), bringing the Wing Hero’s laid-back confidence, quick wit, and hidden emotional burdens to life. His performance became especially acclaimed during the Paranormal Liberation War Arc, where Hawks faces some of the most difficult decisions of his career. (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:
- Hawks (Keigo Takami) — My Hero Academia
- Genya Shinazugawa — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Vanitas — The Case Study of Vanitas
- Junpei Yoshino — Jujutsu Kaisen
- Ogun Montgomery — Fire Force
- Goh — Pokémon Journeys
- Remy Remington — Big City Greens
- Cyborg (Victor Stone) — Young Justice: Phantoms (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series
- My Hero Academia — Hawks / Keigo Takami
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Genya Shinazugawa
- Jujutsu Kaisen — Junpei Yoshino
- Fire Force — Ogun Montgomery
- The Case Study of Vanitas — Vanitas
- Pokémon Journeys — Goh
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean — Supporting Roles
- The Misfit of Demon King Academy — 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
- My Hero Ultra Rumble — Hawks
- My Hero One’s Justice 2 — Hawks
- Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles — Genya Shinazugawa
- Demon Slayer: Sweep the Board! — Genya Shinazugawa
- Pokémon Masters EX — Goh
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Characters
- Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
- Numerous anime and mobile game adaptations
Critical Reception
Zeno Robinson’s portrayal of Hawks has received widespread praise from fans and critics alike. Viewers frequently highlight his ability to balance Hawks’ charismatic public persona with the emotional strain of his undercover work against the Paranormal Liberation Front. His performance during Hawks’ interactions with Endeavor, Twice, and Tokoyami is often cited among the strongest performances in the English dub of My Hero Academia. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Hawks (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/My-Hero-Academia/Hawks-Keigo-Takami/)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Zeno Robinson (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Zeno-Robinson/)
- IMDb – Zeno Robinson (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3801452/)
- Official Website (https://www.zenorobinson.com)
Social Media
- Official Website: https://www.zenorobinson.com
- X (Official): https://x.com/childishgamzeno
- Instagram (Official): https://www.instagram.com/childishgamzeno
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@childishgamzeno
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3801452/
