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{{Nihongo|'''Takehito Koyasu'''|子安 武人|Koyasu Takehito}} is a Japanese voice actor notable for voicing the characters [[Dio Brando]], [[Diego Brando]], [[Parallel World Diego]], and [[Heaven Ascension DIO]] in the ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' franchise.
{{Nihongo|'''Takehito Koyasu'''|子安 武人|Koyasu Takehito}} is a Japanese voice actor who voices [[Dio Brando]] in ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation]]''. He is also the voice of [[Diego Brando]], [[Parallel World Diego]], and [[Heaven-Attained DIO]] in the [[Bandai Namco]] video games.


He is also well known for his other roles as Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo in ''{{W|Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo}}'', Shinsuke Takasugi in ''{{W|Gintama}}'', Neuro Nogami in ''{{W|Neuro: Supernatural Detective}}'', Aokiji/Kuzan in ''{{W|One Piece}}'', Excalibur in ''{{W|Soul Eater}}'', Ryosuke Takahashi in ''{{W|Initial D}}'', Roswaal L. Mathers in ''{{W|Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World|Re:Zero}}'', Kururu in ''{{W|Sgt. Frog|Keroro Gunso}}'', Johann Faust VIII in ''{{W|Shaman King}}'', Zeke Yeager in ''{{W|Attack on Titan}}'', and Gin Dojima in ''{{W|Shokugeki no Soma}}''.
He is also well known for his other roles as Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo in ''{{W|Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo}}'', Shinsuke Takasugi in ''{{W|Gintama}}'', Neuro Nogami in ''{{W|Neuro: Supernatural Detective}}'', Aokiji/Kuzan in ''{{W|One Piece}}'', Excalibur in ''{{W|Soul Eater}}'', Ryosuke Takahashi in ''{{W|Initial D}}'', Roswaal L. Mathers in ''{{W|Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World|Re:Zero}}'', Kururu in ''{{W|Sgt. Frog|Keroro Gunso}}'', Johann Faust VIII in ''{{W|Shaman King}}'', Zeke Yeager in ''{{W|Attack on Titan}}'', Gin Dojima in ''{{W|Shokugeki no Soma}}'', and Toji Fushiguro in ''{{W|Jujutsu Kaisen}}''.
[[File:KoyasuSig.png|thumb|200px|Koyasu's Signature]]
[[File:KoyasuSig.png|thumb|200px|Koyasu's Signature]]


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When he was in junior high school, Koyasu loved movies so much that he would watch them every day without going to school, aspiring to become a film actor himself. A scene in ''{{W|Adieu Galaxy Express 999}}'' sparked his interest in voice acting. He entered a training school after graduating from high school.<ref>Anime V Magazine - July 1997 Issue, p. 41</ref>
When he was in junior high school, Koyasu loved movies so much that he would watch them every day without going to school, aspiring to become a film actor himself. A scene in ''{{W|Adieu Galaxy Express 999}}'' sparked his interest in voice acting. He entered a training school after graduating from high school.<ref>Anime V Magazine - July 1997 Issue, p. 41</ref>


He worked at {{W|Production Baobab}} for ten years from 1988 to 1998 before starting his own talent agency named [https://tsf-official.com/ T's☆Factory ] in 1998. Along with Koyasu, voice actor {{W|Michiru Satou}}, and Takehito Koyasu's son, Koki Koyasu, are the only members of the agency.
He worked at {{W|Production Baobab}} for ten years from 1988 to 1998 before starting his own talent agency named [https://tsf-official.com/ T's☆Factory] in 1998. Along with Koyasu, voice actor {{W|Michiru Satou}}, and Takehito Koyasu's son, Koki Koyasu, are the only members of the agency.


In March 2021, Koyasu won the Supporting Actor Award at the 15th {{W|Seiyu Awards}}.<ref>[https://www.seiyuawards.jp/winning/winning_15/ 15th Seiyu Awards Winners]</ref>
In March 2021, Koyasu won the Supporting Actor Award at the 15th {{W|Seiyu Awards}}.<ref>[https://www.seiyuawards.jp/winning/winning_15/ 15th Seiyu Awards Winners]</ref>
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When Koyasu first read the manga as a child, he thought it was scary because of the [[Stone Mask]] and gore. After reading it as an adult, he had a completely different impression. He started wondering what [[Hirohiko Araki|Araki]] was thinking, such as whether Araki wanted to draw a manga that even adults could enjoy despite it being a shonen manga. When reading ''[[Phantom Blood]]'', Koyasu read it from Dio's point of view instead of [[Jonathan Joestar|Jonathan]]'s. He also mentions that he barely read the script and would read the manga instead.
When Koyasu first read the manga as a child, he thought it was scary because of the [[Stone Mask]] and gore. After reading it as an adult, he had a completely different impression. He started wondering what [[Hirohiko Araki|Araki]] was thinking, such as whether Araki wanted to draw a manga that even adults could enjoy despite it being a shonen manga. When reading ''[[Phantom Blood]]'', Koyasu read it from Dio's point of view instead of [[Jonathan Joestar|Jonathan]]'s. He also mentions that he barely read the script and would read the manga instead.


Koyasu mentioned that recording during [[Episode 3]] felt a bit unusual for him, as he experienced an illusion which he never felt in his 26 years of voicing. He actually felt as if the studio was engulfed in flames and that he had become Dio fighting [[Kazuyuki Okitsu]] who had become Jonathan. He felt a rush of adrenaline during these scenes, mentioning that he had a runner's high.<ref>[[JoJo raDIO]] Episode 11</ref>
Koyasu mentioned that recording during [[Episode 3]] felt a bit unusual for him, as he experienced an illusion which he never felt in his 26 years of voicing. He actually felt as if the studio was engulfed in flames and that he had become Dio fighting [[Kazuyuki Okitsu]] who had become Jonathan. He felt a rush of adrenaline during these scenes, mentioning that he had a runner's high.<ref>[[JOJOraDIO]] Episode 11</ref>


==JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Roles==
==JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Roles==
{{VA|Part=PB
|Image=DioAvAnim1.png|Role=[[Dio Brando]]
⚫
|[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Season)|JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation]]|Anime|2012-2013
|[[All-Star Battle]]|Video Game|2013
|[[Stardust Shooters]]|Video Game|2014
|[[Eyes of Heaven]]|Video Game|2015
|[[Diamond Records]]|Video Game|2017
|[[JoJo's Pitter-Patter Pop!]]|Video Game|2019
|[[All-Star Battle R]]|Video Game|2022
|[[Puzzle & Dragons]]|Video Game|2022
}}
{{VA|Part=SDC
{{VA|Part=SDC
|Image=DioAvAnim3Reveal.png|Role=[[Dio Brando]]
|Image=DioAvAnim3Reveal.png|Role=[[DIO]]
⚫
|[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation]]|Anime|2012-2013
|[[All-Star Battle]]|Video Game|2013
|[[All-Star Battle]]|Video Game|2013
|[[JoJo raDIO]]|Radio|2013
|[[JOJOraDIO]]|Radio|2013
|[[Stardust Crusaders (Anime)|Stardust Crusaders]]|Anime|2014-2015
|[[Stardust Crusaders (Anime)|Stardust Crusaders]]|Anime|2014-2015
|[[Stardust Shooters]]|Video Game|2014
|[[Stardust Shooters]]|Video Game|2014
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|[[Stone Ocean (Anime)|Stone Ocean]]|Anime|2021-2022
|[[Stone Ocean (Anime)|Stone Ocean]]|Anime|2021-2022
|[[All-Star Battle R]]|Video Game|2022
|[[All-Star Battle R]]|Video Game|2022
|[[Puzzle & Dragons]]|Video Game|2022
|[[Monster Strike]]|Video Game|2023
}}
}}
{{VA|Part=SDC
{{VA|Part=SDC
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|[[Last Survivor]]|Video Game|2019
|[[Last Survivor]]|Video Game|2019
|[[All-Star Battle R]]|Video Game|2022
|[[All-Star Battle R]]|Video Game|2022
|[[Monster Strike]]|Video Game|2023
}}
}}
{{VA|Part=SBR
{{VA|Part=SBR
|Image=DiegoAUAvEOH.png|Role=[[Diego Brando]]|Role2=[[Parallel World Diego|Parallel World Diego]]
|Image=DiegoAUAvEOH.png|Role=[[Diego Brando]]|Role2=[[Parallel World Diego]]
|[[All-Star Battle]]<br>{{S|Parallel World Diego only}}|Video Game|2013
|[[All-Star Battle]]<br>{{S|Parallel World Diego only}}|Video Game|2013
|[[Eyes of Heaven]]|Video Game|2015
|[[Eyes of Heaven]]|Video Game|2015
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}}
}}
{{VA|Part=Game
{{VA|Part=Game
|Image=HADioAv.png|Role=[[Heaven Ascension DIO]]
|Image=HADioAv.png|Role=[[Heaven-Attained DIO]]
|[[Eyes of Heaven]]|Video Game|2015
|[[Eyes of Heaven]]|Video Game|2015
}}
}}
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<gallery>
<gallery>
P3_DIO_Signature.png|Signature
P3_DIO_Signature.png|Signature
Koyasu-Ono.jpg|Koyasu and [[Daisuke Ono]] at the premiere screening for [[SC Episode 48]] at TOHO Cinemas Nichigeki.
DaisukeTakehito.jpg|Koyasu & [[Daisuke Ono]] on [[ORAORAdio]] (#37)
File:SC-Cast-Episode 48.jpg|The cast of Stardust Crusaders finale episode
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 06:05, 28 March 2025

Takehito Koyasu (子安 武人, Koyasu Takehito) is a Japanese voice actor who voices Dio Brando in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation. He is also the voice of Diego Brando, Parallel World Diego, and Heaven-Attained DIO in the Bandai Namco video games.

He is also well known for his other roles as Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo in Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, Shinsuke Takasugi in Gintama, Neuro Nogami in Neuro: Supernatural Detective, Aokiji/Kuzan in One Piece, Excalibur in Soul Eater, Ryosuke Takahashi in Initial D, Roswaal L. Mathers in Re:Zero, Kururu in Keroro Gunso, Johann Faust VIII in Shaman King, Zeke Yeager in Attack on Titan, Gin Dojima in Shokugeki no Soma, and Toji Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen.

Koyasu's Signature

Biography

When he was in junior high school, Koyasu loved movies so much that he would watch them every day without going to school, aspiring to become a film actor himself. A scene in Adieu Galaxy Express 999 sparked his interest in voice acting. He entered a training school after graduating from high school.[2]

He worked at Production Baobab for ten years from 1988 to 1998 before starting his own talent agency named T's☆Factory in 1998. Along with Koyasu, voice actor Michiru Satou, and Takehito Koyasu's son, Koki Koyasu, are the only members of the agency.

In March 2021, Koyasu won the Supporting Actor Award at the 15th Seiyu Awards.[3]

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Koyasu knew about JoJo's Bizarre Adventure while it was being serialized though he doesn't recall if he actually knew the plot or only certain maniacal details about it. At the time it was serialized, he didn't think he would become a voice actor, and he also never thought he would be asked to play Dio Brando in a TV anime for it. However, when he heard that they were auditioning for Dio, he thought there would be no one else more suitable than him. He felt like if he had the chance to play the role, then he would risk his life to do so.

When Koyasu first read the manga as a child, he thought it was scary because of the Stone Mask and gore. After reading it as an adult, he had a completely different impression. He started wondering what Araki was thinking, such as whether Araki wanted to draw a manga that even adults could enjoy despite it being a shonen manga. When reading Phantom Blood, Koyasu read it from Dio's point of view instead of Jonathan's. He also mentions that he barely read the script and would read the manga instead.

Koyasu mentioned that recording during Episode 3 felt a bit unusual for him, as he experienced an illusion which he never felt in his 26 years of voicing. He actually felt as if the studio was engulfed in flames and that he had become Dio fighting Kazuyuki Okitsu who had become Jonathan. He felt a rush of adrenaline during these scenes, mentioning that he had a runner's high.[4]

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Roles

Role

Dio Brando
Title Media Year
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation Anime 2012-2013
All-Star Battle Video Game 2013
Stardust Shooters Video Game 2014
Eyes of Heaven Video Game 2015
Diamond Records Video Game 2017
JoJo's Pitter-Patter Pop! Video Game 2019
All-Star Battle R Video Game 2022
Puzzle & Dragons Video Game 2022
Role

DIO
Title Media Year
All-Star Battle Video Game 2013
JOJOraDIO Radio 2013
Stardust Crusaders Anime 2014-2015
Stardust Shooters Video Game 2014
Eyes of Heaven Video Game 2015
ORAORAdio Radio 2016
Diamond Records Video Game 2017
The Real 4-D: DIO's World Entertainment 2017
Jump Force Video Game 2019
JoJo's Pitter-Patter Pop! Video Game 2019
Last Survivor Video Game 2019
Stone Ocean Anime 2021-2022
All-Star Battle R Video Game 2022
Monster Strike Video Game 2023
Role

The World
Title Media Year
All-Star Battle Video Game 2013
Stardust Crusaders Anime 2014-2015
Stardust Shooters Video Game 2014
Eyes of Heaven Video Game 2015
Diamond Records Video Game 2017
The Real 4-D: DIO's World Entertainment 2017
Jump Force Video Game 2019
JoJo's Pitter-Patter Pop! Video Game 2019
Last Survivor Video Game 2019
All-Star Battle R Video Game 2022
Monster Strike Video Game 2023
Role

Diego Brando
Parallel World Diego
Title Media Year
All-Star Battle
(Parallel World Diego only)		 Video Game 2013
Eyes of Heaven Video Game 2015
All-Star Battle R Video Game 2022
Role

Heaven-Attained DIO
Title Media Year
Eyes of Heaven Video Game 2015
Role

The World Over Heaven
Title Media Year
Eyes of Heaven Video Game 2015

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 T’s☆Factory Profile
  2. ↑ Anime V Magazine - July 1997 Issue, p. 41
  3. ↑ 15th Seiyu Awards Winners
  4. ↑ JOJOraDIO Episode 11

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