Present Mic (real name Hizashi Yamada) is voiced by Hiroyuki Yoshino in the original Japanese version of My Hero Academia. In the English dub, the role is primarily performed by David “Dave” Trosko, with Sonny Strait voicing the character in a small number of early simuldub episodes before Trosko became the regular voice.

JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (Hiroyuki Yoshino)

Date of Birth

Hiroyuki Yoshino

  • February 6, 1974

About Hiroyuki

Hiroyuki Yoshino is a Japanese voice actor and singer known for energetic, expressive performances that often blend comedy, intensity, and emotional depth. His portrayal of Present Mic perfectly complements the character’s loud radio-host persona, making him one of the most instantly recognizable voices in My Hero Academia. Yoshino has maintained a successful voice-acting career since the 1990s and remains active in anime, games, music, and narration work.

Hometown

Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Career Highlights

Some of Hiroyuki Yoshino’s most notable roles include:

  • Present Mic / Hizashi Yamada — My Hero Academia
  • Allelujah Haptism — Mobile Suit Gundam 00
  • Meow — Space Dandy
  • Bossun (Yusuke Fujisaki) — Sket Dance
  • Favaro Leone — Rage of Bahamut: Genesis
  • Hajime Iwaizumi — Haikyuu!!
  • Houka Inumuta — Kill la Kill
  • Yoshimori Sumimura — Kekkaishi

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects major documented credits from publicly available sources and is not intended to be a complete record of Yoshino’s entire career.

Television Anime

  • My Hero Academia — Present Mic / Hizashi Yamada
  • Kekkaishi — Yoshimori Sumimura
  • Vandread — Hibiki Tokai
  • Sket Dance — Yusuke “Bossun” Fujisaki
  • Space Dandy — Meow
  • Rage of Bahamut: Genesis — Favaro Leone
  • Mobile Suit Gundam 00 — Allelujah Haptism
  • Haikyuu!! — Hajime Iwaizumi
  • Kill la Kill — Houka Inumuta
  • Yowamushi Pedal — Yasutomo Arakita

Anime Films

  • My Hero Academia film series — Present Mic / Hizashi Yamada
  • Numerous film appearances connected to franchises in which he reprises established television roles.

Spin-Off Anime

  • My Hero Academia: Vigilantes — Present Mic / Hizashi Yamada

Critical Reception

Yoshino’s performance as Present Mic is widely appreciated for capturing the character’s over-the-top enthusiasm without sacrificing his more serious moments. Fans frequently praise his ability to switch from energetic commentator to concerned teacher and loyal friend, particularly during storylines involving Shota Aizawa and Oboro Shirakumo. His vocal performance has helped make Present Mic one of the most memorable supporting heroes in the franchise.

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ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (David “Dave” Trosko)

Date of Birth

David “Dave” Trosko

A publicly documented full birth date for Dave Trosko is not readily available from official industry sources.

About Dave

Dave Trosko is an American voice actor, ADR scriptwriter, and dubbing professional known for his work with Funimation and Crunchyroll productions. While he has voiced numerous supporting and recurring characters throughout his career, anime fans know him best as the regular English voice of Present Mic in My Hero Academia.

Trosko’s performance captures Present Mic’s trademark radio-announcer energy, balancing the character’s loud, enthusiastic public persona with the more grounded and emotional moments that emerge throughout the series. His portrayal has remained consistent across the television anime, films, and related franchise projects.

Hometown

Dave Trosko’s hometown has not been widely documented in publicly available official biographies.

Career Highlights

Some of Dave Trosko’s most notable voice acting credits include:

  • Present Mic / Hizashi Yamada — My Hero Academia
  • Tomura Shigaraki’s Nomu Handlers and Supporting Roles — various anime productions
  • ADR scripting and adaptation work on numerous anime releases
  • Long-running collaboration with Funimation and Crunchyroll dubbing productions

In addition to acting, Trosko has built a substantial reputation behind the scenes as an ADR scriptwriter and adaptation contributor.

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • My Hero Academia — Present Mic / Hizashi Yamada
  • Additional supporting and incidental roles across numerous Funimation and Crunchyroll productions

Anime Films

  • My Hero Academia: Two Heroes — Present Mic
  • My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising — Present Mic
  • My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission — Present Mic
  • My Hero Academia: You’re Next — Present Mic

Franchise Specials and Related Productions

  • My Hero Academia OVAs and special episodes — Present Mic
  • Promotional and franchise-related appearances as Present Mic where credited

Critical Reception

Fans of the English dub frequently cite Trosko’s performance as one of the most faithful adaptations of a highly energetic anime character. Present Mic’s exaggerated presentation style could easily become overwhelming, but Trosko’s delivery maintains the character’s enthusiasm while preserving clarity and comedic timing. His work has helped establish Present Mic as a fan-favorite supporting hero among English-speaking audiences.

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