If you’re searching for the voice actor behind Asta in Black Clover, he is voiced by Gakuto Kajiwara in the original Japanese version and Dallas Reid in the English dub. Asta’s loud, determined personality is a defining trait of the series, and both actors bring intense energy to the role.

Gakuto Kajiwara — The Japanese Voice of Asta

Date of Birth

November 28, 1994

About Gakuto

Gakuto Kajiwara is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Haikyō (Tokyo Actor’s Consumer’s Cooperative Society). He rose to prominence with his breakout role as Asta in Black Clover, where his high-energy performance and relentless delivery became instantly recognizable. Despite initial mixed reactions to Asta’s loudness, Kajiwara’s portrayal evolved alongside the character, showcasing greater emotional depth and control over time.

Hometown

Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Career Highlights

  • Asta — Black Clover (breakthrough lead role)
  • Shinra Kusakabe — Fire Force
  • Hitohito Tadano — Komi Can’t Communicate
  • Shiki Granbell — EDENS ZERO
  • Yukito Urabe — KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World

Kajiwara quickly became one of the most prominent younger voices in anime, often cast in passionate, determined protagonist roles.

Full Current Filmography

This list reflects documented credits from verified sources and may not be exhaustive.

Anime (TV Series)

  • Black Clover — Asta
  • Fire Force — Shinra Kusakabe
  • Komi Can’t Communicate — Hitohito Tadano
  • EDENS ZERO — Shiki Granbell
  • KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World — Yukito Urabe
  • The Dungeon of Black Company — Kinji Ninomiya

Anime Films

  • Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King — Asta

Video Games

  • Black Clover game adaptations — Asta
  • Fire Force game projects — Shinra Kusakabe
  • Additional roles in Japanese mobile and console games (not all publicly itemized)

Critical Reception

Gakuto Kajiwara’s performance as Asta is widely recognized for its raw intensity and growth over time. While early episodes drew attention for Asta’s constant shouting, critics and fans alike have praised Kajiwara’s evolving performance, particularly in emotional and high-stakes scenes where Asta’s determination and vulnerability shine through.

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Dallas Reid — The English Voice of Asta

Date of Birth

February 5, 1991

About Dallas

Dallas Reid is an American voice actor and ADR director known for his energetic and emotionally charged performances in anime. As Asta in Black Clover, Reid delivers an intense and passionate portrayal that mirrors the character’s relentless drive and determination. His performance captures Asta’s loud, never-give-up attitude while also bringing nuance to his emotional growth throughout the series.

Hometown

United States (specific hometown not publicly documented)

Career Highlights

  • Asta — Black Clover (English dub lead role)
  • Makoto Misumi — Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
  • Rei Batsubami — Kakegurui XX
  • Tyler Galpin — Wednesday (English dub)
  • Additional roles — across anime and dubbing projects

Dallas Reid has become one of the standout voices in modern anime dubbing, particularly known for high-energy protagonists.

Full Current Filmography

This list reflects documented credits from verified sources and may not be exhaustive.

Anime (English Dub)

  • Black Clover — Asta
  • Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy — Makoto Misumi
  • Kakegurui XX — Rei Batsubami
  • Horimiya — Additional voices
  • The Quintessential Quintuplets — Additional voices

Live-Action Dubbing

  • Wednesday — Tyler Galpin (English dub version)

Other Voice Work

  • ADR direction and additional dubbing roles across anime and streaming platforms (not all roles publicly itemized)

Critical Reception

Dallas Reid’s portrayal of Asta has been widely praised for matching the character’s explosive energy while maintaining clarity and emotional resonance. Fans often highlight how his performance balances Asta’s loud personality with heartfelt moments, making the English version both faithful and engaging.

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Published by Limarc Ambalina

Limarc Ambalina is the founder of Japan Bound, a website covering all things Japan — from travel and culture to anime, manga, and pop culture. He is also the Director of Content at ISNation and the former VP of Editorial at HackerNoon. Based in Japan, he has been writing about Japanese life and entertainment since 2019, growing the site to over 2.4 million views.

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