Ryuuji Takasu in Toradora! is voiced by Junji Majima in the Japanese version and Erik Scott Kimerer in the English dub. Both actors bring a grounded, understated warmth to the role that suits Ryuuji’s core characterization — a kind-hearted teenager whose intimidating appearance constantly contradicts his gentle nature.
Junji Majima (Japanese Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
May 13, 1978
About Junji
Junji Majima (間島 淳司) is a Japanese voice actor born in Nagoya, Aichi. After graduating from Yoyogi Animation College in 1998, he went on to study at the Japan Narration Actors Institute in Nagoya before making his professional debut. He has been affiliated with the talent management firm I’m Enterprise and has remained active in the industry since 1999.
His breakthrough role came in 2008 with the original broadcast of Toradora!, where his portrayal of Ryuuji Takasu — a nice-guy protagonist hiding behind a naturally intimidating face — earned him widespread recognition. The role demonstrated his ability to convey sincerity and quiet emotional depth, qualities that have since defined much of his career. He has frequently been cast in harem and romantic comedy leads, and has been noted for his chemistry with voice actress Rie Kugimiya across multiple J.C. Staff productions.
Beyond anime, Majima is also the chairman of the Suzuki-yo Theatrical company, a theater unit founded in 2009 by Tomoharu Suzuki, reflecting his broader commitment to performance arts. He has accumulated over 150 credited roles across anime, video games, and other media throughout his career.
Hometown
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Career Highlights
- Ryuuji Takasu – Toradora!
- Kimihito Kurusu – Monster Musume
- Ayumu Aikawa – Is This a Zombie?
- Stunk – Interspecies Reviewers
- Run – Akame ga Kill!
- Kinji Tohyama – Aria the Scarlet Ammo
- Melone – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Selected, Chronological Highlights)
- (2008) Ryuuji Takasu – Toradora!
- Kinji Tohyama – Aria the Scarlet Ammo
- Ayumu Aikawa – Is This a Zombie?
- Run – Akame ga Kill!
- Kimihito Kurusu – Monster Musume
- Takehito Sasaya – Haikyu!!
- Melone – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
- Stunk – Interspecies Reviewers
Video Games (Selected)
- Ryuuji Takasu – Toradora Portable! (2009)
- Ryuuji Takasu – Dengeki Academy RPG: Cross of Venus (2009)
- Ryuuji Takasu – Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax (2015)
Critical Reception
Junji Majima’s performance as Ryuuji Takasu is widely regarded as his defining role and the one that established him as a recognizable name in the industry. His ability to portray Ryuuji’s gentle personality beneath a tough exterior resonated strongly with audiences, and the role remains his most voted character on fan tracking sites. Fans and critics have pointed to the natural chemistry between his performance and Rie Kugimiya’s Taiga as a key element of the show’s emotional impact. You can explore the character further on MyAnimeList.
Erik Scott Kimerer (English Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
July 6, 1988
About Erik
Erik Scott Kimerer is an American voice actor born in Edmonds, Washington, and based in Los Angeles, California. He won the AX Idol competition for voice over in 2010, which served as a launching pad for his professional career in anime dubbing. Since then he has become a well-established presence in the English dubbing industry, working primarily on anime and video games.
His role as Ryuuji Takasu in the 2014 English dub of Toradora! is consistently ranked as his most recognized performance by fans, regularly polling as his top role on voice acting community sites. Kimerer has spoken publicly about his affection for the role, stating in interviews that he would return for a hypothetical second season without hesitation. His portrayal captures Ryuuji’s considerate, domestically-inclined personality while grounding the character’s emotional arc across the series.
Beyond Toradora!, Kimerer has built an extensive resume across major anime titles and video game franchises. He is also known for his work as a professional wrestler under the ring name Sassy Assassin in Brian Kendrick’s Wrestling Pro Wrestling, making him a distinctive figure both within and outside the voice acting world.
Hometown
Edmonds, Washington, USA
Career Highlights
- Ryuuji Takasu – Toradora!
- Obanai Iguro – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Alibaba Saluja – Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
- Speed-o’-Sound Sonic – One-Punch Man
- Haruyuki Arita (Silver Crow) – Accel World
- Teruki Hanazawa – Mob Psycho 100
- Gowther – The Seven Deadly Sins
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Voice Acting)
- (2012) Toshiya Hamaguchi – Mahoromatic: I’m Home
- (2013) Inugami, Saburo-Neko – Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
- (2013) Ducker, Additional Voices – Sword Art Online
- (2013–14) Haruyuki Arita (Silver Crow) – Accel World
- (2014) Ryuuji Takasu – Toradora!
- (2014) Hydra Knell – Blood Lad
- (2014–15) Alibaba Saluja – Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
- (2015–21) Gowther – The Seven Deadly Sins
- (2016) Biscuit Griffon – Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
- (2016) Ayato Amagiri – The Asterisk War
- (2016) Takeshi Aiza – Your Lie in April
- (2016–2020) Speed-o’-Sound Sonic – One-Punch Man
- (2017) Teruki Hanazawa – Mob Psycho 100
- (2017) Isidoro – Berserk (2016 series)
- (2018) Riku Mikami – Gundam Build Divers
- (2019) B Cell – Cells at Work!
- (2019) Itsuki Kawasumi – The Rising of the Shield Hero
Critical Reception
Erik Scott Kimerer’s English dub performance as Ryuuji Takasu has been warmly received by fans of the series and remains his most voted role in community polls. His portrayal is noted for its sincerity and emotional range, holding up well against Junji Majima’s original performance. The 2014 English dub of Toradora! as a whole has been praised for its casting, with Kimerer’s Ryuuji frequently cited as one of its strengths. More information on the character and series can be found on MyAnimeList.
