Yota Hino in The Ramparts of Ice is voiced by Satoshi Inomata in the Japanese version and Jason Griffith in the English dub. Yota is described as a laid-back basketball player whose easygoing presence rounds out the show’s central ensemble, and Inomata’s naturally relaxed vocal delivery suits the character’s unassuming warmth well.
Satoshi Inomata (Japanese Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
December 24
About Satoshi
Satoshi Inomata is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with I’m Enterprise. Born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, he has steadily built a career across television anime, games, and dubbing work since the late 2010s, taking on both supporting and lead roles across a wide range of genres.
His hobbies include bowling and karaoke, and he lists baseball and impersonation among his special skills — a range of interests that speaks to an energetic, personable off-screen presence. His voice work tends to gravitate toward grounded, relatable male characters, making him a natural fit for Yota Hino’s calm and approachable personality in The Ramparts of Ice.
The Spring 2026 season marked a significant step forward for Inomata, with Yota Hino representing one of his most high-profile main roles to date alongside concurrent starring parts in other seasonal titles. His casting in a Netflix-distributed production reflects the growing recognition he has earned within the industry.
Hometown
Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Yota Hino – The Ramparts of Ice
- Shugo Hoshikawa – Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You.
- Ryota Adatara – CITY THE ANIMATION
- Yushima Kaoru – Tsurune: Kazemai Koukou Kyuudou-bu
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Selected, Chronological Highlights)
- (2018) Ryouta Suzuki – Free! Dive to the Future (Supporting)
- (2018) Yushima Kaoru – Tsurune: Kazemai Koukou Kyuudou-bu (Supporting)
- (2020) Delinquent B – Rikei ga Koi ni Ochita no de Shoumei shitemita. (Supporting)
- (2023) Yushima Kaoru – Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha (Supporting)
- (2024) Tanaka – Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari (Supporting)
- (2025) Shugo Hoshikawa – Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You. (Main)
- (2025) Ryota Adatara – CITY THE ANIMATION (Supporting)
- (2026) Fujino – Hidarikiki no Eren (Supporting)
- (2026) Yota Hino – The Ramparts of Ice (Main)
- (2026) Veor – Himekishi wa Barbaroi no Yome (Main)
- (2026) Kagami Kouji – Lv999 no Murabito (Main)
Critical Reception
Satoshi Inomata’s performance as Yota Hino has been noted for matching the character’s relaxed, good-natured disposition within The Ramparts of Ice‘s ensemble dynamic. His prior work as Shugo Hoshikawa in Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You. demonstrated his ability to carry a warm, steady lead presence, which translates well to Yota’s role in the series. For further credits and community discussion, his profile is listed on MyAnimeList and Anime News Network.
Social Media
Satoshi Inomata is active on X (formerly Twitter) at @satoshi_i1224.
Jason Griffith (English Voice Actor)
About Jason
Jason Griffith is an American voice actor with credits across anime dubbing. He is listed as the English dub voice of Yota Hino in The Ramparts of Ice, with the English dub produced by VSI Los Angeles.
Griffith is perhaps best known to Western audiences through his extensive work in video game dubbing, and his casting in The Ramparts of Ice continues his involvement in English-language anime productions. Further detail on his background and broader filmography falls outside the scope of the verified research data available for this production.
Career Highlights
- Yota Hino – The Ramparts of Ice
Critical Reception
The English dub of The Ramparts of Ice is produced by VSI Los Angeles. Specific critical commentary on Jason Griffith’s performance as Yota Hino in this production is not yet widely documented in available sources at the time of writing.
