If you’re looking for the voice actor behind Chifuyu Matsuno in Tokyo Revengers, he is voiced by Shō Karino in the original Japanese version and Griffin Puatu in the English dub. Chifuyu’s loyalty and emotional sincerity are key to his character, and both actors bring that warmth and strength to life.

Shō Karino — The Japanese Voice of Chifuyu Matsuno

Date of Birth

Not publicly documented.

About Shō

Shō Karino is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. He is known for portraying earnest, dependable characters, making him a natural fit for Chifuyu Matsuno. His performance highlights Chifuyu’s loyalty to Baji and his unwavering support for Takemichi, blending calm composure with emotional depth.

Hometown

Not publicly documented.

Career Highlights

  • Chifuyu Matsuno — Tokyo Revengers
  • Junya Enoki (young roles / supporting casts) — various anime appearances
  • Supporting roles across multiple TV anime and game projects

While Tokyo Revengers remains his most recognized role internationally, Karino has steadily built a career through supporting performances.

Full Current Filmography

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

Anime (TV Series)

  • Tokyo Revengers — Chifuyu Matsuno
  • Dragon Goes House-Hunting — Supporting roles
  • Sorcerous Stabber Orphen — Supporting roles

Other Voice Work

  • Additional roles in anime, drama CDs, and games (not all publicly itemized)

Critical Reception

Shō Karino’s portrayal of Chifuyu is widely appreciated for its sincerity and emotional clarity. Fans often highlight how his voice captures Chifuyu’s dependable nature and heartfelt loyalty, especially in moments tied to Baji and the Tokyo Manji Gang.

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Griffin Puatu — The English Voice of Chifuyu Matsuno

Date of Birth

September 5, 1998

About Griffin

Griffin Puatu is an American voice actor known for his expressive performances across anime, games, and animation. His portrayal of Chifuyu Matsuno in Tokyo Revengers captures the character’s emotional sincerity and unwavering loyalty, especially in moments tied to friendship and loss. Puatu’s voice work often leans into heartfelt, earnest characters, making him a natural fit for Chifuyu’s personality.

Hometown

United States (specific hometown not publicly documented)

Career Highlights

  • Chifuyu Matsuno — Tokyo Revengers (English dub)
  • Louis — Beastars
  • Ganke Lee — Marvel’s Spider-Man (animation/game-related projects)
  • Ike Eveland — NIJISANJI EN (voice/character performance)
  • Additional roles — across anime and interactive media

Griffin Puatu has steadily built recognition in the dubbing scene, with Tokyo Revengers being one of his most notable anime roles.

Full Current Filmography

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

Anime (English Dub)

  • Tokyo Revengers — Chifuyu Matsuno
  • Beastars — Louis
  • Bungo Stray Dogs — Additional voices
  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Additional voices
  • The Seven Deadly Sins — Additional voices

Video Games & Interactive Media

  • Genshin Impact — Additional voices
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Additional voices
  • Marvel-related animated/game projects — Ganke Lee

Other Voice Work

  • VTuber performance as Ike Eveland (NIJISANJI EN)
  • Web series, narration, and animation roles (not all publicly itemized)

Critical Reception

Griffin Puatu’s performance as Chifuyu has been praised for its warmth and emotional clarity. Fans often point to his ability to convey loyalty and quiet strength, particularly in emotionally charged scenes, as a highlight of the English dub.

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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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