Raiden Shuga in 86 Eighty-Six is voiced by Seiichirō Yamashita in Japanese and Jonah Scott in the English dub. As Shinei Nouzen’s trusted second-in-command and closest friend, Raiden became one of the emotional pillars of the series. Both actors brought warmth, loyalty, and emotional weight to the role while balancing Raiden’s calm battlefield leadership with his more relaxed personality around the Spearhead Squadron. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Japanese Voice Actor: Seiichirō Yamashita

Date of Birth

May 21, 1992. (en.wikipedia.org)

About Seiichirō

Seiichirō Yamashita is a Japanese voice actor known for portraying dependable, emotionally grounded characters across anime and games. His performance as Raiden Shuga in 86 Eighty-Six was praised for giving the character a calm but emotionally sincere presence, especially during the series’ most intense war scenes. Yamashita’s deeper vocal tone and understated delivery helped establish Raiden as one of the squadron’s most reliable members. (en.wikipedia.org)

Hometown

Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)

Career Highlights

Seiichirō Yamashita gained major recognition through leading and supporting roles in fantasy, action, and slice-of-life anime. Alongside 86 Eighty-Six, he is known for performances in Horimiya, My Dress-Up Darling, and Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion. His work as Raiden showcased his ability to deliver emotionally restrained performances that still carry strong dramatic impact.

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • 86 Eighty-Six — Raiden Shuga
  • Horimiya — Tōru Ishikawa
  • My Dress-Up Darling — Kensei Morita
  • Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion — Noah Volstaire Wynknight
  • Orange — Hiroto Suwa
  • A Couple of Cuckoos — Sōsuke Mochizuki
  • Akiba Maid War — Manager
  • The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt — Wein Salema Arbalest
  • Lapis Re:LiGHTs — Nadeshiko

Video Games

  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Arknights — Voice Roles
  • Granblue Fantasy — Character Voices
  • The Idolmaster SideM — Roles
  • Blue Archive — Additional Voices

Critical Reception

Seiichirō Yamashita’s portrayal of Raiden was praised for balancing maturity and emotional warmth. Fans frequently highlighted his quieter conversations with Shin and the rest of Spearhead Squadron as some of the series’ most natural and emotionally believable interactions. His chemistry with the main cast contributed significantly to the grounded feeling of the squadron’s friendships.

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English Voice Actor: Jonah Scott

Date of Birth

Jonah Scott’s exact birth date has not been publicly documented.

About Jonah

Jonah Scott is an American voice actor known for his deep vocal tone and emotionally grounded performances in anime and video games. His portrayal of Raiden Shuga in 86 Eighty-Six earned praise for capturing the character’s calm leadership, loyalty, and quiet emotional intelligence. Scott brought a relaxed but dependable energy to Raiden, making him one of the most comforting presences within Spearhead Squadron. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

California, United States.

Career Highlights

Jonah Scott rose to prominence through major anime and gaming roles including Beastars, Dying Light 2, SK8 the Infinity, and 86 Eighty-Six. His role as Raiden showcased his ability to deliver subtle emotional performances without losing the commanding presence that defines many of his characters. He has become especially popular among fans of action and drama anime for his naturalistic acting style.

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • 86 Eighty-Six — Raiden Shuga
  • Beastars — Legoshi
  • SK8 the Infinity — Kojiro “Joe” Nanjo
  • Baki Hanma — Kozue Matsumoto’s Brother
  • Kengan Ashura — Adam Dudley
  • Demon Lord, Retry! — Killer Queen
  • The Way of the Househusband — Additional Voices
  • Ultraman — Alien Pedan
  • Blue Period — Yotasuke Takahashi

Video Games

  • Dying Light 2 — Aiden Caldwell
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III — Additional Voices
  • Marvel’s Avengers — Additional Voices
  • Lost Judgment — Akutsu
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — Additional Voices
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Genshin Impact — Additional Voices

Critical Reception

Jonah Scott’s performance as Raiden received praise from English dub viewers for its natural chemistry with the rest of the Spearhead Squadron cast. Fans especially appreciated how he portrayed Raiden’s emotional maturity and protective nature without making the character overly dramatic. His scenes alongside Billy Kametz’s Shinei Nouzen were frequently highlighted as some of the strongest character interactions in the dub.

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