Miyuki Shirogane, the hardworking student council president and romantic rival of Kaguya Shinomiya in Kaguya-sama: Love is War, is voiced by Makoto Furukawa in the original Japanese version and Aaron Dismuke in the English dub. Both actors received widespread praise for portraying Miyuki’s intelligence, emotional insecurity, over-the-top determination, and comedic panic throughout the series.
Japanese Voice Actor: Makoto Furukawa
Date of Birth
September 29, 1989
About Makoto
Makoto Furukawa is a Japanese voice actor and singer known for portraying confident, intelligent, and emotionally layered protagonists across anime and games. His performance as Miyuki Shirogane became one of the defining roles of modern romantic comedy anime thanks to the character’s intense psychological battles and emotional vulnerability.
As Miyuki, Furukawa balances cool leadership with absurd internal panic and dramatic overthinking. His delivery became especially famous during the anime’s exaggerated comedy scenes, where Miyuki tries desperately to maintain his dignity while competing against Kaguya in romantic mind games.
Outside anime, Furukawa is also active in music projects and live performances.
Hometown
Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
Makoto Furukawa gained major recognition during the 2010s through several iconic anime lead roles.
Some of his best-known performances include:
- Miyuki Shirogane — Kaguya-sama: Love is War
- Saitama — One-Punch Man
- Banri Tada — Golden Time
- Sherlock Holmes — Moriarty the Patriot
- Taiju Oki — Dr. Stone
- Sylphy-related media appearances — fantasy anime projects
- Benimaru Shinmon — Fire Force
His portrayal of Miyuki is frequently praised for combining dramatic intensity with exceptional comedic timing.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television
- Kaguya-sama: Love is War — Miyuki Shirogane (2019–2023)
- One-Punch Man — Saitama (2015–present)
- Golden Time — Banri Tada (2013–2014)
- Dr. Stone — Taiju Oki (2019–present)
- Fire Force — Benimaru Shinmon (2019–present)
- Moriarty the Patriot — Sherlock Holmes (2020–2021)
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime — Benimaru (2018–present)
- My Hero Academia — Additional Voices
Anime Films
- Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – The First Kiss That Never Ends — Miyuki Shirogane
- One-Punch Man related projects — Saitama
- Fire Force promotional media — Benimaru Shinmon
Video Games
- Genshin Impact — Additional Japanese voice work
- Granblue Fantasy — Various characters
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Voice appearances
- Persona-related collaborations — Supporting roles
Critical Reception
Makoto Furukawa’s portrayal of Miyuki Shirogane received widespread acclaim from critics and anime fans alike. Viewers frequently praised his ability to transition seamlessly between serious emotional scenes and exaggerated psychological comedy.
His chemistry with Aoi Koga’s Kaguya Shinomiya became one of the defining strengths of the anime adaptation. Fans especially celebrated Furukawa’s delivery during Miyuki’s internal monologues, competitive breakdowns, and heartfelt romantic moments.
Many critics consider his performance one of the standout male lead performances in modern romantic comedy anime.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Miyuki Shirogane cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Kaguya-sama-Love-is-War/Miyuki-Shirogane/)
Wikipedia – Makoto Furukawa biography and filmography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makoto_Furukawa)
Kaguya-sama official anime website (https://kaguya.love/)
Anime News Network encyclopedia entry for Kaguya-sama: Love is War (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=21266)
Social Media
Official Agency Profile: https://www.toyotaoffice.jp/makotofurukawa
Official X / Twitter: https://x.com/M_Furukawa929
English Voice Actor: Aaron Dismuke
Date of Birth
October 13, 1992
About Aaron
Aaron Dismuke is an American voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter known for major anime and gaming roles. His portrayal of Miyuki Shirogane in the English dub of Kaguya-sama: Love is War received widespread acclaim for capturing Miyuki’s intelligence, emotional insecurity, obsessive competitiveness, and dramatic comedic breakdowns.
As Miyuki, Dismuke delivers a performance that balances confidence and vulnerability with remarkable comedic timing. His delivery during the anime’s exaggerated psychological battles and romantic misunderstandings became one of the defining strengths of the English dub.
Dismuke is also widely respected for his long-running anime career, having worked in voice acting since childhood.
Hometown
Texas, United States
Career Highlights
Aaron Dismuke became well known at a young age and later developed into one of the most recognizable modern English anime voice actors.
Some of his best-known performances include:
- Miyuki Shirogane — Kaguya-sama: Love is War
- Alphonse Elric — Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)
- Senku Ishigami — Dr. Stone
- Tamaki Amajiki — My Hero Academia
- Leon Kuwata — Danganronpa: The Animation
- Oscar Pine — RWBY
- Lucifer — Devil Is a Part-Timer!
- Shirogane-related promotional appearances — Kaguya-sama projects
His portrayal of Miyuki is often regarded as one of the strongest English romantic comedy performances in recent anime.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television
- Kaguya-sama: Love is War — Miyuki Shirogane (2019–2023)
- Dr. Stone — Senku Ishigami
- My Hero Academia — Tamaki Amajiki
- Fullmetal Alchemist — Alphonse Elric (2003)
- The Devil Is a Part-Timer! — Lucifer
- RWBY — Oscar Pine
- Danganronpa: The Animation — Leon Kuwata
- Fairy Tail — Additional Voices
- Attack on Titan — Supporting Voices
Anime Films
- Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – The First Kiss That Never Ends — Miyuki Shirogane
- Fullmetal Alchemist related projects — Alphonse Elric
- Dr. Stone special projects — Senku Ishigami
Video Games
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Voice appearances
- SMITE — Voice work
- RWBY game projects — Oscar Pine
- Anime game localization projects — Various roles
Critical Reception
Aaron Dismuke’s portrayal of Miyuki Shirogane received major praise from fans and critics of the English dub. Viewers frequently highlighted his ability to balance Miyuki’s dramatic internal monologues with sincere emotional vulnerability and absurd comedic panic.
His chemistry with Alexis Tipton’s Kaguya Shinomiya became one of the most celebrated aspects of the dub adaptation. Fans especially praised how naturally both actors handled the series’ rapid tonal shifts between romance, comedy, and emotional drama.
Many viewers consider Dismuke’s work as Miyuki one of the standout romantic comedy dub performances of the modern anime era.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Miyuki Shirogane cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Kaguya-sama-Love-is-War/Miyuki-Shirogane/)
Wikipedia – Aaron Dismuke biography and filmography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Dismuke)
Kaguya-sama official anime website (https://kaguya.love/)
Anime News Network encyclopedia entry for Kaguya-sama: Love is War (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=21266)
Social Media
X / Twitter: https://x.com/Aaron__Dismuke
Official Website: https://www.aarondismuke.com/
