Gakuto Kajiwara
Gakuto Kajiwara (梶原 岳人, Kajiwara Gakuto, born 28 November 1994) is a Japanese voice actor from Osaka Prefecture.[1] He is affiliated with Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society. He is best known for voicing Asta in Black Clover and Shinra Kusakabe in Fire Force.
Gakuto Kajiwara | |
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梶原 岳人 | |
Born | Osaka Prefecture, Japan | 28 November 1994
Occupation | Voice actor |
Years active | 2016–present |
Agent | Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society |
Notable work | |
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
Awards | Best New Actor Award at the 14th Seiyu Awards |
Musical career | |
Years active | 2020–present |
Labels | Avex Pictures |
Website | Gakuto Kajiwara |
Biography
Gakuto Kajiwara was born on 28 November 1994[1] in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
He stated that during elementary school, he loved to watch anime series Dragon Ball, which was re-broadcasting during that time. He also stated that it has led him to become absorbed in manga and anime.
In 2017, he landed a main character role as Asta in the popular anime series Black Clover.[2]
On 8 March 2020, he won the Best New Actor Award at the 14th Seiyu Awards.[3] The ceremony was originally scheduled to be held at the Bunka Housou Media Plus Hall before being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The results were instead announced on the Chou! A&G radio program.[4]
On 31 August 2020, Kajiwara made his musical debut, signing with Avex Pictures. His debut single "A Walk" was released on 25 November 2020, and was used as the twelfth ending theme for Black Clover.[5][6]
Filmography
Television animation
Theatrical animation
Year | Title | Role | Source |
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2018 | K Seven Stories Episode 1 [R:B ~BLAZE~] | Mafia | |
Original net animation
Year | Title | Role | Source |
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2017 | Monster Strike | Passerby | |
2019 | Mugyutto! Black Clover | Asta | [18] |
2020 | SD Gundam World Sangoku Soketsuden | Liu Bei Unicorn Gundam | [19] |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Source |
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2018 | I-chu | Mashiro Kisaragi | |
2018 | Black Clover: Quartet Knights | Asta | [20] |
2018 | Libra of Precatus | Paul Maynes | |
2019 | Jump Force | Asta | [21] |
2019 | DANKIRA!!! – Boys, be DANCING! | Asahi Sora | [22] |
2019 | Bungo to Alchemist | Miki Rofuu | |
2019 | Cafe Enchante | AKIRA MIKADO | [23] |
2019 | SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays | My Character Voice (Male 02), General Soldier Voice | |
2020 | Fire Emblem Heroes | Ced | |
2020 | REALIVE!~Teito Kagurabutai~ | Yuma Kazami | |
2020 | Ensemble Stars!! Basic and Music! | Hiiro Amagi | [24] |
2020 | Kingdom of Hero : Tactics War | Lancelot | [25] |
2020 | The Legend of Heroes: Hajimari no Kiseki | Swin Abel | |
2020 | Jack Jeanne | Mitsuki Shiratal | [26] |
2020 | Argonavis from BanG Dream! | Haruka Nijō | [27] |
Drama CD
Year | Title | Role | Source |
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2017 | Umamusume Pretty Derby STARTING GATE 03 | Male | |
2019 | Paradox Live | Allen Sugasano | [28] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work/Recipient | Result | Ref(s) |
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2020 | 14th Seiyu Awards | Best New Actor Award | Shinra Kusakabe (Fire Force) | Won | [31] |
References
- "梶原 岳人". Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ""Black Clover" TV Anime Slated For October". Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "Aoi Koga, Natsuki Hanae Win 14th Annual Seiyū Awards". Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- Dennison, Kara (27 February 2020). "14th Seiyu Awards Ceremony Cancelled in Wake of Coronavirus Spread". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- Hodgkins, Crystalyn (31 August 2020). "Black Clover Star Gakuto Kajiwara Makes Debut as Singer With Anime's Next Ending Theme". Anime News Network. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- "Kajiwara Gakuto ga Eibekkusu yori Ātisuto Debyū, Burakku Kurōbā Shin ED Tantō" 梶原岳人がエイベックスよりアーティストデビュー、ブラッククローバー新ED担当. Natalie (website). 31 August 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ""キャラクター" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- Egan Loo (2 March 2018). "'You don't know GUNMA yet.' Anime Reveals Cast, More of Staff, April 2 Debut, Teaser Promo". Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "STAFF/CAST" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "STAFF & CAST" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "CAST & STAFF" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "「魔入りました!入間くん」イクス・エリザベッタ役は本渡楓さん!カイム・カムイ役は梶原岳人さん!" (in Japanese). 9 September 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "Cast&Staff" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "STAFF & CAST" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "STAFF/CAST" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "2.43: Seiin Kōkō Danshi Volley-bu TV Anime Casts Gakuto Kajiwara". Anime News Network. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- "『SSSS.DYNAZENON』2021年4月放送開始!追加キャストやPV第2弾など新情報が続々解禁!" (in Japanese). m-78.jp. 6 December 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- Joseph Luster (1 July 2019). "Black Clover Goes Chibi Style for Cute Series of Anime Shorts". Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "オープニングテーマはSWANKY DANK「Removes」!『SDガンダムワールド 三国創傑伝』特報公開!" (in Japanese). 6 July 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "CHARACTER" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- Crystalin Hodgkins (14 December 2018). "Black Clover's Asta Joins Jump Force Game's Lineup". Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "CHARACTER" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "Character" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "Amagi Issai" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "4月22日キンヒロCV実装決定&担当声優一覧公開!総額20万円分が当たるTwitterキャンペーンも開催!(4/3更新)". 3 April 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "CHARACTER" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "Character Introduction" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "HIPHOPメディアミックスプロジェクト「Paradox Live」始動!14人のラッパーによるステージバトル開幕!" (in Japanese). 3 November 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "炎炎ノラジヲ" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "「MAN TWO MONTH RADIO 梶原岳人の岳問(がくもん)のすすめ」本日4月3日(金)配信スタート!" (in Japanese). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- Vanessa Silva (Midorin). "Winners of the 14th Seiyuu Awards announced: Natsuki Hanae wins Best Lead Actor Award". Retrieved 25 May 2020.
External links
- Official agent profile (in Japanese)
- Gakuto Kajiwara at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Gakuto Kajiwara at IMDb