If you’re searching for the voice actor behind Manjiro “Mikey” Sano in Tokyo Revengers, the character is voiced by Yu Hayashi in the original Japanese version and Aleks Le in the English dub. Mikey’s calm yet commanding presence is a defining part of the series, and both actors bring distinct intensity to the role.

Yu Hayashi — The Japanese Voice of Manjiro “Mikey” Sano

Date of Birth

June 2, 1990

About Yu

Yu Hayashi is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Arts Vision. Known for his cool-toned delivery and emotional subtlety, Hayashi often portrays composed yet deeply layered characters. His performance as Mikey in Tokyo Revengers stands out for balancing the character’s playful charm with his underlying darkness and authority as the leader of the Tokyo Manji Gang.

Hometown

Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Career Highlights

  • Manjiro Sano (Mikey) — Tokyo Revengers
  • Ryunosuke Tanaka — Haikyuu!!
  • Akira Mado — Tokyo Ghoul
  • Kineshi Hairo — The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
  • Manabu “Soggy” Sogabe — Ahiru no Sora

Hayashi has built a strong reputation through a mix of energetic supporting roles and standout leads, with Tokyo Revengers significantly boosting his global recognition.

Full Current Filmography

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

Anime (TV Series)

  • Tokyo Revengers — Manjiro Sano (Mikey)
  • Haikyuu!! — Ryunosuke Tanaka
  • Tokyo Ghoul — Akira Mado
  • The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. — Kineshi Hairo
  • Ahiru no Sora — Sogabe (Manabu Sogabe)
  • Cells at Work! — Helper T Cell
  • Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun — Allocer Schneider

Anime Films

  • Haikyuu!! The Movie series — Ryunosuke Tanaka

Video Games

  • Tokyo Revengers (game adaptations) — Manjiro Sano
  • Additional roles in Japanese mobile and console titles (not all publicly itemized)

Critical Reception

Yu Hayashi’s portrayal of Mikey is widely praised for its duality—effortlessly shifting between a carefree, almost childlike tone and a chilling, authoritative presence. Fans and critics often highlight how his performance reinforces Mikey’s unpredictability and emotional depth, making him one of the most compelling characters in Tokyo Revengers.

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Aleks Le — The English Voice of Manjiro “Mikey” Sano

Date of Birth

March 10, 1999

About Aleks

Aleks Le is a Vietnamese-American voice actor who has rapidly risen in prominence within the anime and gaming industries. Known for his versatility, he often plays both intense, commanding characters and more emotionally complex roles. As Mikey in Tokyo Revengers, Aleks Le delivers a performance that captures the character’s effortless charisma and underlying menace, balancing lighthearted moments with sudden shifts into seriousness.

Hometown

United States (specific hometown not publicly documented)

Career Highlights

  • Manjiro Sano (Mikey) — Tokyo Revengers (English dub)
  • Zenitsu Agatsuma — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (video game adaptations)
  • Anos Voldigoad — The Misfit of Demon King Academy
  • Thorfinn (young) — Vinland Saga (Netflix dub)
  • Luke — Street Fighter 6

Aleks Le has become one of the most recognizable newer voices in English dubbing, frequently cast in lead and high-impact supporting roles across major franchises.

Full Current Filmography

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

Anime (English Dub)

  • Tokyo Revengers — Manjiro Sano (Mikey)
  • The Misfit of Demon King Academy — Anos Voldigoad
  • Vinland Saga (Netflix dub) — Young Thorfinn
  • Rent-A-Girlfriend — Additional voices
  • 86 Eighty-Six — Additional voices

Video Games

  • Street Fighter 6 — Luke
  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles — Zenitsu Agatsuma
  • Genshin Impact — Additional voices

Other Voice Work

  • Trailer narration, web animations, and additional dubbing roles across streaming platforms (not all publicly itemized)

Critical Reception

Aleks Le’s portrayal of Mikey has been well received for its confident tone and emotional restraint. Fans often note how his performance emphasizes Mikey’s quiet authority and unpredictability, aligning closely with the character’s original portrayal while giving the English version its own distinct edge.

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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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