Inasa Yoarashi, the passionate Shiketsu High School student hero known as Gale Force, is voiced by Ryōta Iwasaki in the original Japanese version of My Hero Academia. In the English dub, the character is voiced by Matt Shipman.

JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (Ryōta Iwasaki)

Date of Birth

Ryōta Iwasaki (岩崎 諒太)

  • July 1, 1986 (publicly documented Japanese voice actor profiles)

About Ryōta

Ryōta Iwasaki is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Atomic Monkey. He is known for bringing energetic, enthusiastic, and charismatic characters to life. His performance as Inasa Yoarashi perfectly captures the character’s boundless optimism, intense determination, and larger-than-life personality.

Although Inasa initially appears as a rival to U.A. High School students, Iwasaki’s energetic portrayal helps reveal the character’s genuine heroism and sincerity beneath his competitive exterior.

Hometown

Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

Career Highlights

Some of Ryōta Iwasaki’s most notable anime roles include:

  • Inasa Yoarashi — My Hero Academia
  • Nurude Sasara — Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle
  • Han Shinwoo — Noblesse
  • Hayato Yuzuki — The Yuzuki Family’s Four Sons
  • Medaka Kuroiwa — Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms
  • Pingu — Pingu in the City

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects documented major credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • My Hero Academia — Inasa Yoarashi
  • Pingu in the City — Pingu
  • Karakuri Circus — Noriyuki Nakamachi
  • Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima — Nurude Sasara
  • Noblesse — Han Shinwoo
  • The Yuzuki Family’s Four Sons — Hayato Yuzuki
  • Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange — Watari
  • The Fable — Kuroshio
  • Blue Miburo — Harada Sanosuke
  • Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms — Medaka Kuroiwa

Video Games

  • My Hero One’s Justice — Inasa Yoarashi
  • My Hero One’s Justice 2 — Inasa Yoarashi
  • Various franchise-related My Hero Academia titles featuring the character.

Critical Reception

Fans of My Hero Academia often cite Iwasaki’s performance as a major reason Inasa stands out among the many hero-course students introduced during the Provisional Hero License Exam Arc. His enthusiastic delivery emphasizes both the character’s comedic moments and his genuine desire to become a great hero, making Inasa memorable despite relatively limited screen time.

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ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (Matt Shipman)

Date of Birth

Matt Shipman

  • June 11, 1992

About Matt

Matt Shipman is an American voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter known for his work in anime dubbing and video games. Since entering the industry, he has built a reputation for portraying enthusiastic, determined, and emotionally expressive characters.

As Inasa Yoarashi in My Hero Academia, Shipman delivers a high-energy performance that perfectly matches the character’s passionate personality. His portrayal captures both Inasa’s larger-than-life enthusiasm and the sincerity that drives his dream of becoming a great hero.

Hometown

Matt Shipman was born in Orlando, Florida, United States.

Career Highlights

Some of Matt Shipman’s most recognizable roles include:

  • Inasa Yoarashi / Gale Force — My Hero Academia
  • Riku Dola — No Game No Life
  • Chrome — Dr. Stone
  • Hajime Nagumo — Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest
  • Floch Forster — Attack on Titan
  • Ginro — Dr. Stone
  • Korekiyo Shinguji — Danganronpa V3 (game)
  • Yukimaru Sanada — Fuuka

His work across action, comedy, fantasy, and science-fiction series has made him one of the most recognizable voices in modern anime dubbing.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects major documented credits from reputable industry sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • My Hero Academia — Inasa Yoarashi
  • Dr. Stone — Chrome
  • Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest — Hajime Nagumo
  • Attack on Titan — Floch Forster
  • No Game No Life — Riku Dola
  • Fuuka — Yukimaru Sanada
  • Kemono Friends — Lucky Beast
  • The Helpful Fox Senko-san — Yasuko Kōenji’s acquaintances and supporting roles
  • Infinite Dendrogram — Hugo Lesseps
  • Cautious Hero — Supporting roles

Anime Films

  • My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising — Inasa Yoarashi
  • My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission — Inasa Yoarashi
  • My Hero Academia: You’re Next — Inasa Yoarashi

Video Games

  • My Hero One’s Justice 2 — Inasa Yoarashi
  • Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony — Korekiyo Shinguji
  • Various anime-based game adaptations and reprised franchise roles

Critical Reception

Matt Shipman’s portrayal of Inasa Yoarashi is frequently praised for preserving the character’s exuberant nature while making him relatable to English-speaking audiences. Fans often point to his ability to balance humor, intensity, and heartfelt sincerity, particularly during the Provisional Hero License Exam storyline. His energetic performance helps ensure that Inasa remains one of the most memorable students outside U.A. High School.

Beyond My Hero Academia, Shipman’s performances as Chrome in Dr. Stone and Hajime Nagumo in Arifureta have earned particular acclaim among anime fans, showcasing his versatility across very different character types.

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