Twice, whose real name is Jin Bubaigawara, is voiced by Daichi Endō in the original Japanese version of My Hero Academia. In the English dub, the character is voiced by Newton Pittman. Their performances played a major role in transforming Twice from a comedic member of the League of Villains into one of the series’ most tragic and beloved antagonists.
JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (Daichi Endō)
Date of Birth
Daichi Endō (遠藤 大智)
A verified full birth date for Daichi Endō is not widely documented in publicly available official sources.
About Daichi
Daichi Endō is a Japanese voice actor known for portraying intense, eccentric, and emotionally complex characters. His performance as Twice captures the character’s unique split-personality dialogue, emotional vulnerability, and unpredictable energy.
As the story progresses, Endō skillfully balances Twice’s comedic behavior with the deeper psychological trauma caused by his Quirk, making the character one of the most emotionally impactful villains in My Hero Academia.
Hometown
Daichi Endō’s hometown has not been consistently documented in publicly available official biographies.
Career Highlights
Some of Daichi Endō’s notable documented roles include:
- Twice / Jin Bubaigawara — My Hero Academia
- Voice roles in the Granblue Fantasy franchise
- Additional anime, game, and dubbing performances throughout his voice-acting career.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects major documented credits available from the cited sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- My Hero Academia — Twice / Jin Bubaigawara
Anime Films
- My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising — Twice / Jin Bubaigawara
Video Games
- My Hero One’s Justice 2 — Twice / Jin Bubaigawara
- My Hero Ultra Rumble — Twice / Jin Bubaigawara
- My Hero Academia: All’s Justice — Twice / Jin Bubaigawara
- Granblue Fantasy — Twice / Jin Bubaigawara crossover appearance credits
Critical Reception
Endō’s portrayal of Twice is frequently praised by fans for its emotional range. His ability to switch between humor, paranoia, loyalty, and heartbreak helped elevate Twice into one of the most memorable villains in the franchise. Many viewers consider Twice’s major story arcs among the strongest character-focused moments in the series.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Twice / Jin Bubaigawara (My Hero Academia) (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/My-Hero-Academia/Twice-Jin-Bubaigawara/)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Character Voice Listings (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/My-Hero-Academia/Twice-Jin-Bubaigawara/)
- My Hero Academia Cast List (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Hero_Academia_(TV_series))
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (Newton Pittman)
Date of Birth
Newton Pittman
- August 29, 1986
About Newton
Newton Pittman is an American voice actor known for his work in anime dubbing, particularly through Funimation and Crunchyroll productions. Over the years, he has built a reputation for portraying charismatic heroes, emotionally layered protagonists, and memorable supporting characters.
As Twice in My Hero Academia, Pittman delivers one of the most acclaimed villain performances in the English dub. He skillfully captures Jin Bubaigawara’s contradictory personality, rapidly shifting between confidence and insecurity, comedy and tragedy, often within the same scene. His portrayal played a major role in making Twice one of the franchise’s most beloved antagonists.
Hometown
Newton Pittman was born in United States. Detailed hometown information has not been widely documented in official public biographies.
Career Highlights
Some of Newton Pittman’s most notable roles include:
- Twice / Jin Bubaigawara — My Hero Academia
- Gray Fullbuster — Fairy Tail
- Panty Anarchy — Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
- Mikleo — Tales of Zestiria the X
- Sho Suzuki — Mob Psycho 100
- Junior Xehanort — Kingdom Hearts franchise
- Rintarō Okabe (selected game appearances) — Steins;Gate franchise
- Numerous characters across anime, games, and animation projects
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects major documented credits from reputable industry sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- My Hero Academia — Twice / Jin Bubaigawara
- Fairy Tail — Gray Fullbuster
- Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt — Panty Anarchy
- Mob Psycho 100 — Sho Suzuki
- Tales of Zestiria the X — Mikleo
- Black Clover — Additional Voices
- Dragon Ball Super — Supporting Roles
- Tokyo Ravens — Supporting Roles
- Noragami — Additional Voices
Anime Films
- My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising — Twice
- My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission — Twice
- Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry — Gray Fullbuster
- Various franchise films reprising established television roles
Video Games
- My Hero One’s Justice 2 — Twice
- My Hero Ultra Rumble — Twice
- Kingdom Hearts series — Young Xehanort
- Steins;Gate franchise titles — Rintarō Okabe (select releases)
- Additional anime and game-related voice roles
Critical Reception
Newton Pittman’s performance as Twice is widely praised by English-dub fans for its emotional complexity and authenticity. The challenge of portraying a character who frequently argues with himself requires precise timing and vocal distinction, and Pittman’s work is often cited as one of the standout villain performances in My Hero Academia.
Many viewers point to Twice’s major story arcs as some of the most emotionally impactful moments in the series, with Pittman’s performance helping audiences connect with the character’s struggles, loyalty, and tragic fate.
His work as Gray Fullbuster in Fairy Tail is also frequently cited as one of the defining performances of his career.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Twice / Jin Bubaigawara (My Hero Academia) (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/My-Hero-Academia/Twice-Jin-Bubaigawara/)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Newton Pittman Profile (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Newton-Pittman/)
- Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Newton Pittman (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php)
- IMDb – Newton Pittman (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2583820/)
Social Media
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/newton_pittman
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2583820/
