Yuri Briar in Spy × Family is voiced by Kenshō Ono in Japanese and Dallas Reid in the English dub. As Yor Forger’s younger brother and a member of the State Security Service, Yuri quickly became one of the anime’s most memorable characters thanks to his intense devotion to his sister, sharp intelligence, and hilarious dual personality. Both actors received praise for balancing Yuri’s comedic obsession, emotional sincerity, and intimidating secret-police presence throughout the series.
Japanese Voice Actor: Kenshō Ono
Date of Birth
October 5, 1989.
About Kenshō
Kenshō Ono is a highly acclaimed Japanese voice actor and singer known for portraying charismatic, emotionally layered characters across anime and gaming franchises. His portrayal of Yuri Briar in Spy × Family perfectly captures the character’s dramatic mood swings, fierce loyalty, and comedic intensity. Ono’s energetic delivery helped turn Yuri into one of the series’ standout supporting characters.
Hometown
Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Career Highlights
Kenshō Ono has built a successful career through major roles in some of anime’s most popular franchises. Beyond Spy × Family, he is widely recognized for leading roles in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Kuroko’s Basketball, A Silent Voice, and Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V. His role as Yuri showcased both his comedic timing and dramatic acting range.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented major credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Spy × Family — Yuri Briar
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind — Giorno Giovanna
- Kuroko’s Basketball — Tetsuya Kuroko
- Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V — Yuya Sakaki
- Bungo Stray Dogs — Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
- The Rising of the Shield Hero — L’Arc Berg
- Blue Exorcist — Konekomaru Miwa
- Aldnoah.Zero — Slaine Troyard
Anime Films
- A Silent Voice — Shōya Ishida
- The Anthem of the Heart — Takumi Sakagami
- Kuroko’s Basketball: Last Game — Tetsuya Kuroko
Video Games
- Spy × Family media projects — Yuri Briar
- Granblue Fantasy — Character Voices
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
- Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
- Persona Franchise — Additional Voices
Critical Reception
Kenshō Ono’s portrayal of Yuri Briar has been praised for perfectly balancing comedy and menace. Fans especially appreciate how naturally he shifts between Yuri’s professional secret-police persona and his wildly emotional reactions involving Yor. Many viewers consider his performance one of the funniest and most memorable aspects of Spy × Family.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Yuri Briar (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/SPYxFAMILY/Yuri-Briar/)
- Spy × Family TV Series Cast List (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spy_%C3%97_Family_%28TV_series%29)
- Meet The Voice Actors – Yuri Briar (https://meetthevoiceactors.com/animations/spy-x-family-code-white/yuri-briar/)
- Attack of the Fanboy Cast Guide (https://attackofthefanboy.com/anime/all-voice-actors-in-spy-x-family/)
Social Media
- Agency Profile: https://www.amuse.co.jp/artist/A8220/
English Voice Actor: Dallas Reid
Date of Birth
February 5, 1993.
About Dallas
Dallas Reid is an American voice actor known for energetic, emotionally expressive performances in anime and video games. His portrayal of Yuri Briar in the English dub of Spy × Family received widespread praise for capturing the character’s dramatic personality, intense devotion to Yor, and intimidating professionalism as a State Security Service officer. Reid’s performance skillfully balances Yuri’s comedic outbursts with the darker aspects of his secret-police role. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Hometown
Texas, United States.
Career Highlights
Dallas Reid rose to prominence through major roles in Black Clover, My Hero Academia, Fire Force, and Spy × Family. His portrayal of Yuri Briar showcased both his comedic timing and his ability to handle emotionally intense dramatic scenes. Fans especially praised how he transitioned between Yuri’s intimidating investigative work and his hilariously overprotective behavior around Yor.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented major credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Spy × Family — Yuri Briar
- Black Clover — Asta
- My Hero Academia — Tamaki Amajiki
- Fire Force — Arthur Boyle
- Dr. Stone — Ginro
- Fruits Basket (2019) — Additional Voices
- The Case Study of Vanitas — Additional Voices
- Moriarty the Patriot — Additional Voices
Anime Films
- Spy × Family Code: White — Yuri Briar
- My Hero Academia films — Tamaki Amajiki
- Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King — Asta
Video Games
- My Hero Ultra Rumble — Tamaki Amajiki
- Black Clover M — Asta
- SMITE — Additional Voices
- Paladins — Additional Voices
- Various Anime-Based Games — Voice Roles
Critical Reception
Dallas Reid’s portrayal of Yuri Briar received strong praise from English-speaking fans for its energetic delivery, comedic precision, and emotional authenticity. Viewers especially highlighted his ability to portray Yuri’s over-the-top reactions without losing the character’s sincerity. Many fans consider Reid’s performance one of the standout elements of the Spy × Family English dub.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Yuri Briar (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/SPYxFAMILY/Yuri-Briar/)
- Dallas Reid Profile (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Dallas-Reid/)
- IMDb Profile (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5397215/)
- Spy × Family Official Website (https://spy-family.net/)
- Anime News Network Encyclopedia (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=118783)
Social Media
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/DallasReidVO
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dallasreidvo/
- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dallasreidvo
