Tenya Iida in My Hero Academia is voiced by Kaito Ishikawa in Japanese and J. Michael Tatum in the English dub. As Class 1-A’s disciplined class representative, Iida became one of the series’ most recognizable characters thanks to his strict personality, unwavering sense of justice, and emotional character growth throughout the story. Both actors received praise for balancing Iida’s intense seriousness, comedic energy, and heartfelt emotional moments. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Japanese Voice Actor: Kaito Ishikawa
Date of Birth
October 13, 1993. (en.wikipedia.org)
About Kaito
Kaito Ishikawa is a Japanese voice actor widely known for energetic and emotionally expressive performances across anime and games. His portrayal of Tenya Iida in My Hero Academia perfectly captured the character’s strict personality, passionate heroism, and surprisingly comedic intensity. Ishikawa’s performance helped make Iida one of the most lovable and emotionally sincere members of Class 1-A. (en.wikipedia.org)
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)
Career Highlights
Kaito Ishikawa has become one of the most recognizable younger voice actors in anime through major roles in Haikyuu!!, One Punch Man, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, and Blue Lock. His role as Iida showcased both his comedic timing and his ability to deliver emotionally intense dramatic performances during major hero arcs.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented major credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- My Hero Academia — Tenya Iida
- Haikyuu!! — Tobio Kageyama
- One Punch Man — Genos
- Blue Lock — Rin Itoshi
- Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai — Sakuta Azusagawa
- Your Lie in April — Ryōta Watari
- The Rising of the Shield Hero — Naofumi Iwatani
- 86 Eighty-Six — Theo Rikka
- Tokyo Ghoul — Kuki Urie
Video Games
- My Hero One’s Justice series — Tenya Iida
- Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
- Honkai: Star Rail — Additional Voices
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
- Granblue Fantasy — Character Voices
- Persona Series — Additional Voices
- Arknights — Voice Roles
Critical Reception
Kaito Ishikawa’s portrayal of Tenya Iida received widespread praise for balancing comedic exaggeration with emotional sincerity. Fans especially appreciated his performances during the Stain arc and emotional scenes involving Iida’s brother, where Ishikawa conveyed grief, anger, and determination without losing the character’s core sense of justice. Many viewers considered his performance one of the standout supporting roles in My Hero Academia.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Tenya Iida (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/My-Hero-Academia/Tenya-Iida/)
- Kaito Ishikawa Profile (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaito_Ishikawa)
- IMDb Full Cast & Crew (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5626028/fullcredits/)
- My Hero Academia Official Website (https://heroaca.com/)
Social Media
- Agency Profile: https://stay-luck.com/talent/ishikawa-kaito/
English Voice Actor: J. Michael Tatum
Date of Birth
May 25, 1976.
About J. Michael
J. Michael Tatum is an American voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter known for intelligent, theatrical, and emotionally expressive performances in anime. His portrayal of Tenya Iida in the English dub of My Hero Academia received widespread praise for capturing the character’s strict discipline, passionate idealism, and surprisingly comedic personality. Tatum’s energetic delivery helped make Iida one of the most memorable members of Class 1-A for English-speaking audiences. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Hometown
McKinney, Texas, United States.
Career Highlights
J. Michael Tatum became one of the most respected figures in anime dubbing through major roles in Steins;Gate, Black Butler, Spice and Wolf, and My Hero Academia. His role as Iida showcased his ability to balance theatrical comedy with emotionally grounded dramatic performances, particularly during the Stain arc and major Class 1-A storylines.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented major credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- My Hero Academia — Tenya Iida
- Steins;Gate — Rintaro Okabe
- Black Butler — Sebastian Michaelis
- Spice and Wolf — Kraft Lawrence
- Attack on Titan — Erwin Smith
- Fruits Basket — Shigure Sohma
- Soul Eater — Death the Kid
- Noragami — Kuraha
- Dr. Stone — Additional Voices
Video Games
- My Hero One’s Justice series — Tenya Iida
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
- Borderlands 3 — Additional Voices
- Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
- SMITE — Voice Roles
- Granblue Fantasy Versus — Additional Voices
Critical Reception
J. Michael Tatum’s portrayal of Tenya Iida received widespread praise from English dub viewers for balancing exaggerated comedic intensity with genuine emotional sincerity. Fans especially appreciated his performances during Iida’s emotionally charged revenge storyline involving Hero Killer Stain, where Tatum conveyed grief, rage, and determination while preserving Iida’s fundamentally heroic nature. Many viewers considered his performance one of the standout supporting roles in the My Hero Academia English dub.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Tenya Iida (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/My-Hero-Academia/Tenya-Iida/)
- J. Michael Tatum Profile (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/J-Michael-Tatum/)
- IMDb Full Cast & Crew (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5626028/fullcredits/)
- My Hero Academia Official Website (https://heroaca.com/)
- Anime News Network Encyclopedia (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=50511)
Social Media
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/JMichaelTatum
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmichaeltatum/
