Shin, the brutally efficient cleaner and loyal partner of Noi in Dorohedoro, is voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya in Japanese and Jonah Scott in the English dub. Both actors bring intimidating intensity, dark humor, and emotional depth to one of the series’ most popular characters. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Japanese Voice Actor: Yoshimasa Hosoya
Yoshimasa Hosoya voices Shin in the Japanese version of Dorohedoro. His deep and emotionally controlled performance perfectly captures Shin’s calm brutality, dry humor, and hidden emotional vulnerability. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
February 10, 1982
About Yoshimasa
Yoshimasa Hosoya is one of Japan’s most respected voice actors, known for portraying stoic fighters, emotionally layered antiheroes, and mature protagonists across anime and games. Since the late 2000s, he has built a major career through dramatic and action-heavy roles.
His portrayal of Shin has been praised for balancing terrifying violence with emotional subtlety and natural comedic chemistry with Noi. Hosoya’s rough yet calm vocal style gives Shin an intimidating presence while still making him surprisingly likable.
He is also widely recognized for his emotionally grounded acting and realistic delivery.
Hometown
Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Shin — Dorohedoro
- Reiner Braun — Attack on Titan
- Fumikage Tokoyami — My Hero Academia
- Doppo Kunikida — Bungo Stray Dogs
- Asahi Azumane — Haikyuu!!
- Joe — Megalo Box
- Belial — Granblue Fantasy
- Kojou Akatsuki — Strike the Blood
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major anime voice roles from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Dorohedoro — Shin
- Attack on Titan — Reiner Braun
- My Hero Academia — Fumikage Tokoyami
- Bungo Stray Dogs — Doppo Kunikida
- Haikyuu!! — Asahi Azumane
- Megalo Box — Joe
- Strike the Blood — Kojou Akatsuki
- Black Clover — Additional Roles
- Jujutsu Kaisen — Supporting Characters
- Kingdom — Additional Voices
- Blue Lock — Supporting Roles
- The Heroic Legend of Arslan — Daryun
Anime Films
- Dorohedoro specials — Shin
- Attack on Titan film projects — Reiner Braun
- My Hero Academia movies — Fumikage Tokoyami
Video Games
- Granblue Fantasy — Belial
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Characters
- Dorohedoro Multimedia Projects — Shin
- Anime and fantasy game collaborations
Critical Reception
Yoshimasa Hosoya is praised for emotionally grounded performances and commanding vocal delivery. Fans of Dorohedoro frequently highlight his portrayal of Shin for perfectly balancing brutal violence, calm professionalism, and surprisingly heartfelt emotional moments.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Shin (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Dorohedoro/Shin/)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Yoshimasa Hosoya (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=59059)
Mausu Promotion Official Profile (https://mausu.net/talent/hosoya-yoshimasa.html)
Dorohedoro Official Anime Website (https://dorohedoro.net/)
Social Media
No verified official public social media accounts were found from public sources.
English Voice Actor: Jonah Scott
Jonah Scott voices Shin in the English dub of Dorohedoro. His deep and emotionally restrained performance captures Shin’s terrifying combat presence, dry humor, and surprisingly compassionate side throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
January 1, 1993
About Jonah
Jonah Scott is an American voice actor known for anime dubbing, video games, and animation. Since rising to prominence in the late 2010s, he has become widely recognized for portraying calm antiheroes, intimidating fighters, and emotionally layered protagonists.
His portrayal of Shin has been praised for balancing brutal intensity with subtle emotional warmth, especially during scenes involving Noi and En’s organization. Fans of the English dub often highlight Scott’s natural delivery and commanding vocal presence during both violent action scenes and comedic interactions.
Outside anime, Scott has also voiced characters in major gaming franchises and animated productions.
Hometown
California, USA
Career Highlights
- Shin — Dorohedoro
- Legoshi — BEASTARS
- Katakuri — One Piece (later dub)
- Joe — SK8 the Infinity
- Kokushibo — Demon Slayer (certain media/games)
- Additional Roles — Jujutsu Kaisen
- Additional Roles — Blue Lock
- Voice work in major game and multimedia projects
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major voice acting credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- Dorohedoro — Shin
- BEASTARS — Legoshi
- SK8 the Infinity — Joe
- One Piece — Charlotte Katakuri
- Jujutsu Kaisen — Additional Voices
- Blue Lock — Additional Roles
- Chainsaw Man — Additional Voices
- Baki — Supporting Characters
- My Hero Academia — Additional Voices
Video Games
- Call of Duty franchise — Voice Roles
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — Additional Voices
- Dorohedoro Multimedia Projects — Shin
- Anime and fantasy game collaborations
Animation & Other Media
- Streaming and animated multimedia projects
- Convention appearances and gaming events
- Trailer narration and promotional voice work
Critical Reception
Jonah Scott is praised for his calm intensity and emotionally grounded performances. Fans of Dorohedoro frequently highlight his portrayal of Shin for preserving the character’s intimidating personality while still conveying his loyalty, humor, and emotional complexity.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Shin (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Dorohedoro/Shin/)
Behind The Voice Actors – Jonah Scott (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Jonah-Scott/)
Netflix – Dorohedoro English Dub Information (https://www.netflix.com/)
Dorohedoro Official Anime Website (https://dorohedoro.net/)
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