Mahito, the terrifying special-grade cursed spirit and one of the primary antagonists of Jujutsu Kaisen, is voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki in the original Japanese version and Lucien Dodge in the English dub. Their performances helped make Mahito one of the most memorable anime villains of the modern era, blending childlike curiosity, cruelty, and psychological menace.
JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (NOBUNAGA SHIMAZAKI)
Date of Birth
December 6, 1988.
About Nobunaga
Nobunaga Shimazaki (島﨑 信長) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. He won the Best Rookie Actor Award at the 7th Seiyu Awards and later received the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 15th Seiyu Awards. Throughout his career, he has become known for portraying both heroic protagonists and complex antagonists.
In Jujutsu Kaisen, Shimazaki voices Mahito, a cursed spirit born from humanity’s hatred and fear of one another. His performance captures Mahito’s unsettling blend of innocence, intelligence, and sadistic cruelty, making the character one of the series’ standout villains. In an official interview during Season 2, Shimazaki described Mahito as his favorite character in the series and discussed the character’s growth throughout the Shibuya Incident arc.
Hometown
Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Career Highlights
Some of Nobunaga Shimazaki’s most notable roles include:
- Mahito — Jujutsu Kaisen
- Haruka Nanase — Free!
- Shinichi Izumi — Parasyte
- Yuno — Black Clover
- Eugeo — Sword Art Online: Alicization
- Yuki Sohma — Fruits Basket
- Baki Hanma — Baki
- Nagi Seishiro — Blue Lock
- Shidou Itsuka — Date A Live
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Jujutsu Kaisen — Mahito
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 — Mahito
- Free! — Haruka Nanase
- Parasyte -the maxim- — Shinichi Izumi
- Black Clover — Yuno
- Sword Art Online: Alicization — Eugeo
- Fruits Basket (2019) — Yuki Sohma
- Baki — Baki Hanma
- Blue Lock — Nagi Seishiro
- Date A Live — Shidou Itsuka
Anime Films
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0 — Mahito
- Free! The Final Stroke — Haruka Nanase
- Your Name — Supporting Role
- Various Sword Art Online and Free! franchise films.
Video Games
- Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash — Mahito
- Blue Lock: Project World Champion — Nagi Seishiro
- Sword Art Online games — Eugeo
- Granblue Fantasy — Jamil
- Super Smash Bros. series — Male Corrin (Japanese voice)
Critical Reception
Shimazaki’s portrayal of Mahito has been widely praised for balancing playful humor with genuine menace. Fans and critics frequently cite his performance during the Shibuya Incident arc as one of the highlights of Jujutsu Kaisen, particularly in Mahito’s confrontations with Yuji Itadori and Kento Nanami.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Mahito (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Jujutsu-Kaisen/Mahito/)
- Nobunaga Shimazaki Biography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobunaga_Shimazaki)
- IMDb – Jujutsu Kaisen Cast Listing (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12343534/characters/nm4858403)
- ORICON Interview with Nobunaga Shimazaki (https://us.oricon-group.com/news/22/)
Social Media
- Agency Profile: https://www.aoni.co.jp
- Official X: https://x.com/nobunaga_s
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (LUCIEN DODGE)
Date of Birth
Lucien Dodge’s full date of birth is not publicly documented through major official biographies and industry databases.
About Lucien
Lucien Dodge is an American voice actor known for his work in anime, video games, animation, and interactive media. Since entering the industry, he has become recognized for portraying a wide range of characters, from charismatic heroes to unpredictable villains.
In the English dub of Jujutsu Kaisen, Dodge voices Mahito, delivering a chilling performance that captures the cursed spirit’s playful personality, manipulative nature, and terrifying cruelty. His ability to shift effortlessly between humor and menace helped make Mahito one of the most memorable villains in the English adaptation. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Hometown
Publicly verified information regarding Lucien Dodge’s hometown has not been widely documented.
Career Highlights
Some of Lucien Dodge’s most notable roles include:
- Mahito — Jujutsu Kaisen
- Waver Velvet — Fate/Zero
- Keisuke Baji — Tokyo Revengers
- Takumu Mayuzumi — Accel World
- Amuro Ray — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (English dub)
- Blue Beetle / Jaime Reyes — Various DC animated projects
- Felix Hugo Fraldarius — Fire Emblem Heroes
- Dust — Honkai: Star Rail (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series
- Jujutsu Kaisen — Mahito
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 — Mahito
- Tokyo Revengers — Keisuke Baji
- Fate/Zero — Waver Velvet
- Accel World — Takumu Mayuzumi
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin — Amuro Ray
- Blue Exorcist — Supporting Roles
- Sword Art Online — Supporting Roles
- Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic — Supporting Roles
Animated Series
- DC animated productions — Blue Beetle / Jaime Reyes
- Monsuno — Various Roles
- Multiple animated television and web projects
Video Games
- Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash — Mahito
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Felix Hugo Fraldarius
- Honkai: Star Rail — Dust
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — Supporting Roles
- World of Warcraft — Various Characters
- League of Legends projects — Supporting Roles
- Multiple anime and mobile game adaptations
Critical Reception
Lucien Dodge’s portrayal of Mahito has received widespread praise from fans of the English dub. Viewers frequently highlight his ability to balance Mahito’s childish curiosity with his horrifying actions, creating a villain who is simultaneously entertaining and deeply unsettling. His performances during the Junpei arc and the Shibuya Incident arc are often cited among the strongest villain performances in the series’ English adaptation. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Mahito (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Jujutsu-Kaisen/Mahito/)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Lucien Dodge (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Lucien-Dodge/)
- IMDb – Lucien Dodge (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2308035/)
- Official Website (https://www.luciendodge.com)
Social Media
- Official Website: https://www.luciendodge.com
- X (Official): https://x.com/LucienDodge
- Instagram (Official): https://www.instagram.com/luciendodge
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2308035/
