If you’re searching for the voice actor behind Yami Sukehiro in Black Clover, he is voiced by Junichi Suwabe in the original Japanese version and Christopher Sabat in the English dub. Yami’s laid-back attitude, intimidating presence, and iconic catchphrases are brought to life brilliantly by both actors.

Junichi Suwabe — The Japanese Voice of Yami Sukehiro

Date of Birth

March 29, 1972

About Junichi

Junichi Suwabe is a veteran Japanese voice actor affiliated with Haikyō. Known for his deep, smooth voice and charismatic delivery, he frequently portrays cool, confident, and authoritative characters. As Yami Sukehiro, Suwabe perfectly captures the character’s relaxed yet commanding demeanor, blending humor with intensity in a way that has made Yami a fan favorite.

Hometown

Tokyo, Japan

Career Highlights

  • Yami Sukehiro — Black Clover
  • Ryomen Sukuna — Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Archer (EMIYA) — Fate/stay night
  • Shota Aizawa (Eraser Head) — My Hero Academia
  • Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez — Bleach

Suwabe has had a long and influential career, voicing many iconic characters across major anime franchises.

Full Current Filmography

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

Anime (TV Series)

  • Black Clover — Yami Sukehiro
  • Jujutsu Kaisen — Ryomen Sukuna
  • Fate/stay night — Archer (EMIYA)
  • My Hero Academia — Shota Aizawa
  • Bleach — Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez
  • Kuroko’s Basketball — Daiki Aomine
  • Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma — Daigo Aoki

Anime Films

  • Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King — Yami Sukehiro
  • Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works (film/series projects) — Archer
  • My Hero Academia films — Shota Aizawa

Video Games

  • Fate series — Archer (EMIYA)
  • Jujutsu Kaisen games — Ryomen Sukuna
  • Bleach games — Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez
  • Various anime-based and original titles (not all publicly itemized)

Critical Reception

Junichi Suwabe’s portrayal of Yami is widely praised for its effortless charisma and commanding tone. Fans often highlight how his deep voice and relaxed delivery perfectly embody Yami’s “surpass your limits” philosophy, making him one of the most memorable characters in Black Clover.

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Christopher Sabat — The English Voice of Yami Sukehiro

Date of Birth

April 22, 1973

About Christopher

Christopher Sabat is a legendary American voice actor, director, and producer, best known for his extensive work with Funimation (now Crunchyroll). As Yami Sukehiro in Black Clover, Sabat brings a deep, commanding voice paired with a relaxed, almost comedic delivery that perfectly matches Yami’s personality. His performance captures Yami’s intimidating strength, dry humor, and mentor-like presence within the Black Bulls.

Hometown

Washington, D.C., USA

Career Highlights

  • Yami Sukehiro — Black Clover (English dub)
  • Vegeta / Piccolo — Dragon Ball franchise
  • All Might — My Hero Academia
  • Zoro — One Piece (Funimation dub)
  • Alex Louis Armstrong — Fullmetal Alchemist

Christopher Sabat is one of the most iconic voices in English anime dubbing, with a career spanning decades and countless major roles.

Full Current Filmography

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

Anime (English Dub)

  • Black Clover — Yami Sukehiro
  • Dragon Ball Z / Super — Vegeta, Piccolo
  • My Hero Academia — All Might
  • One Piece — Roronoa Zoro
  • Fullmetal Alchemist — Alex Louis Armstrong
  • Attack on Titan — Additional voices

Video Games

  • Dragon Ball games — Vegeta, Piccolo
  • My Hero Academia games — All Might
  • One Piece games — Roronoa Zoro
  • Borderlands 3 — Additional voices

Other Voice Work

  • ADR direction and production work for numerous anime titles
  • Voice roles in animation, commercials, and web content (not all publicly itemized)

Critical Reception

Christopher Sabat’s portrayal of Yami has been widely praised for its natural charisma and authoritative tone. Fans often highlight how his deep voice and laid-back delivery perfectly embody Yami’s “surpass your limits” mindset, making the English version just as memorable as the original Japanese performance.

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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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