Gyro Zeppeli, the charismatic Spin master and deuteragonist of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run (2026 anime), is voiced in Japanese by Yōhei Azakami and in the English dub by Kaiji Tang. In this article, we’ll focus on Azakami’s performance and career, which shape Gyro’s bold, eccentric personality.
Japanese Voice Actor: Yōhei Azakami
Date of Birth
August 7, 1991
About Yōhei
Yōhei Azakami is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. Since his debut in the early 2010s, he has built a reputation for voicing confident, sharp-tongued, and occasionally comedic characters. His casting as Gyro Zeppeli highlights his ability to balance humor, bravado, and emotional depth—core traits that define Gyro throughout Steel Ball Run.
Hometown
Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Gyro Zeppeli — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run (2026)
- Guel Jeturk — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
- Ron Kamonohashi — Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions
- Kennosuke Tokisada Ōma — Kuromukuro
- Seijuro Kamiyama — Sakura Wars the Animation
- Ayumu Tanaka — When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
Azakami’s vocal range—moving from commanding intensity to playful eccentricity—makes him particularly well-suited for Gyro’s larger-than-life presence and iconic humor.
Full Current Filmography
Below is a structured list of verifiable roles based on available sources (may not be exhaustive):
Anime
- 2016 — Kuromukuro — Kennosuke Tokisada Ōma
- 2020 — Sakura Wars the Animation — Seijuro Kamiyama
- 2022 — When Will Ayumu Make His Move? — Ayumu Tanaka
- 2022–2023 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury — Guel Jeturk
- 2023 — Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions — Ron Kamonohashi
- 2026 — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run — Gyro Zeppeli
Games / Other Media
- Honkai: Star Rail — Mydei
- Sentenced to Be a Hero — Xylo Forbartz
Note: This list reflects documented credits from cited sources and may not be exhaustive.
Critical Reception
Yōhei Azakami is widely regarded as a dynamic and reliable performer in modern anime. His portrayal of Guel Jeturk earned praise for its emotional progression, while his comedic timing in lighter roles showcases strong versatility. As Gyro Zeppeli, his performance has been noted for capturing both the character’s flamboyant humor and deeper moral convictions—an essential balance for one of JoJo’s most beloved characters.
Our Sources
- Wikipedia – Yōhei Azakami (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C5%8Dhei_Azakami)
- Wikipedia – Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_Ball_Run%3A_JoJo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure)
- JoJo Wiki – Yōhei Azakami (https://jojowiki.com/Yohei_Azakami)
- Essential Japan – Steel Ball Run Cast Announcement (https://essential-japan.com/news/main-voice-cast-revealed-for-jojos-bizarre-adventure-steel-ball-run-as-new-trailer-released/)
- GameRant – Steel Ball Run Cast & Roles (https://gamerant.com/steel-ball-run-every-voice-actor-main-cast-other-anime-roles/)
English Voice Actor: Kaiji Tang
Date of Birth
January 25, 1984 (en.wikipedia.org)
About Kaiji
Kaiji Tang is an American voice actor, director, and writer known for his commanding voice and wide emotional range. With a career spanning anime, video games, and Western animation, he has become one of the most recognizable voices in English dubbing. His casting as Gyro Zeppeli brings a mix of charisma, humor, and gravitas—perfectly matching Gyro’s flamboyant personality and deeper philosophical core. (en.wikipedia.org)
Hometown
Los Angeles, California, USA (en.wikipedia.org)
Career Highlights
- Gyro Zeppeli — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run (2026)
- Satoru Gojo — Jujutsu Kaisen
- Ichiban Kasuga — Yakuza: Like a Dragon
- Archer (EMIYA) — Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works (later entries)
- Sanemi Shinazugawa — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Owain / Odin — Fire Emblem series (en.wikipedia.org)
Tang is especially known for portraying larger-than-life characters with strong presence and humor, making him a natural fit for Gyro’s theatrical flair and iconic delivery.
Full Current Filmography
Below is a structured list of verifiable roles based on available sources (may not be exhaustive):
Anime
- Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works — Archer (EMIYA)
- Durarara!!x2 — Additional voices
- Mob Psycho 100 — Additional voices
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Sanemi Shinazugawa
- Jujutsu Kaisen — Satoru Gojo
- The Rising of the Shield Hero — Glass
- Ranking of Kings — Bebin
- 2026 — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run — Gyro Zeppeli
Video Games
- Yakuza: Like a Dragon — Ichiban Kasuga
- Fire Emblem Awakening — Owain
- Fire Emblem Fates — Odin
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Owain / Odin
- Persona 5 Strikers — Ichinose Akira
- Genshin Impact — Heizou (English voice)
Other / Animation
- Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight — Additional voices
- Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous — Additional voices
Note: This list reflects documented credits from cited sources and may not be exhaustive.
Critical Reception
Kaiji Tang is widely praised for his dynamic vocal performances and ability to shift between humor and intensity with ease. His portrayal of Satoru Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen is often cited as one of the standout performances in modern anime dubbing, balancing playful arrogance with serious power. As Gyro Zeppeli, Tang’s performance has been well received for capturing the character’s eccentric charm, emotional depth, and iconic delivery style.
Our Sources
- Wikipedia – Kaiji Tang (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiji_Tang)
- Wikipedia – Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_Ball_Run%3A_JoJo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Gyro Zeppeli (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/)
