{{Nihongo|'''Mamoru Miyano'''|宮野 真守|Miyano Mamoru}} is a Japanese voice actor, actor, and singer. He is credited as the actor of [[Dio Brando]] in the [[Phantom Blood (Musical)|stage musical adaptation]] of ''[[Phantom Blood]]'', as well as the narrator in promotional videos for ''[[The JOJOLands]]'' and [[JOJO magazine]] 2023 WINTER.<ref>{{Citation |author = |handle = |url = https://youtu.be/iHnH0pFWWQo?si=pRHP3bE5nQITGT2C |title = 【NA：宮野真守】『The JOJOLands』最新2巻 絶賛発売中ッ！ |date = December 19, 2023 |publisher = Shonen Jump Channel Official |platform = YouTube |archived = }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |author = |handle = |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RakO6vctNmY |title = 【NA：宮野真守】『JOJO magazine 2023 WINTER』絶賛発売中ッ！ |date = December 19, 2023 |publisher = Shonen Jump Channel Official |platform = YouTube |archived = }}</ref>
{{Nihongo|'''Mamoru Miyano'''|宮野 真守|Miyano Mamoru}} is a Japanese voice actor, actor, and singer. He is credited as the actor of [[Dio Brando]] in the [[Phantom Blood (Musical)|stage musical adaptation]] of ''[[Phantom Blood]]'', as well as the narrator in promotional videos for ''[[The JOJOLands]]'' and [[JOJO magazine]] 2023 WINTER.<ref>{{Citation |author = |handle = |url = https://youtu.be/iHnH0pFWWQo?si=pRHP3bE5nQITGT2C |title = 【NA：宮野真守】『The JOJOLands』最新2巻 絶賛発売中ッ！ |date = December 19, 2023 |publisher = Shonen Jump Channel Official |platform = YouTube |archived = }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |author = |handle = |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RakO6vctNmY |title = 【NA：宮野真守】『JOJO magazine 2023 WINTER』絶賛発売中ッ！ |date = December 19, 2023 |publisher = Shonen Jump Channel Official |platform = YouTube |archived = }}</ref>
Miyano is also best known for providing the voices of Light Yagami in ''{{W|Death Note}}'', Osamu Dazai in ''{{W|Bungo Stray Dogs}}'', Chrollo Lucifer in the 2011 remake of ''{{W|Hunter x Hunter}}'', Tamaki Suoh in ''{{W|Ouran High School Host Club}}'' Death the Kid in ''{{W|Soul Eater}}'', Rin Matsuoka in ''{{W|Free!}}'', Setsuna Seiei in the ''{{W|Mobile Suit Gundam 00}}'', Zero Kiryu in ''{{W|Vampire Knight}}'', and Douma in ''{{W|Kimetsu no Yaiba}}''.
Miyano is also best known for providing the voices of Light Yagami in ''{{W|Death Note}}'', Osamu Dazai in ''{{W|Bungo Stray Dogs}}'', Chrollo Lucifer in the 2011 remake of ''{{W|Hunter × Hunter}}'', Tamaki Suoh in ''{{W|Ouran High School Host Club}}'' Death the Kid in ''{{W|Soul Eater}}'', Rin Matsuoka in ''{{W|Free!}}'', Setsuna Seiei in the ''{{W|Mobile Suit Gundam 00}}'', Zero Kiryu in ''{{W|Vampire Knight}}'', and Douma in ''{{W|Kimetsu no Yaiba}}''.
In video games, he is known for his roles as Rintaro Okabe in ''{{W|Steins;Gate}}'', Ryuji Sakamoto in ''{{W|Persona 5}}'', and Ignis Scientia in ''{{W|Final Fantasy XV}}'', as well as their anime adaptations.
In video games, he is known for his roles as Rintaro Okabe in ''{{W|Steins;Gate}}'', Ryuji Sakamoto in ''{{W|Persona 5}}'', and Ignis Scientia in ''{{W|Final Fantasy XV}}'', as well as in their anime adaptations.
==Biography==
==Biography==
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===''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure''===
===''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure''===
Miyano is a fan of ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'' and has been reading the manga series since he was a student.<ref>[https://ameblo.jp/miyanomamoru-official/entry-12829061522.html Mamoru Miyano Ameba Blog 2023-08-29]</ref> He had auditioned for several roles in the anime adaptations, but he would have never imagined that his first gig with the franchise would be in a musical role. During the press conference for ''[[Phantom Blood (Musical)|JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood]]'', he expressed his gratitude in being casted as [[Dio Brando]] for the musical, even quoting Dio's cronies in the [[Chapter 3| third chapter of the manga]].<ref>Mamoru Miyano sarcastically answering when asked about his favorite scene: "I like the line that Dio says. It's something every JoJo fan would want to say, so how about we all say it together today... 'As expected of Dio! He does something we can never do, without even blinking! What a guy!' That was definitely a line you wanted me to say, right? I love that line!" ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BNmQj_xASk Phantom Blood Musical Press Conference])</ref><ref>[[Phantom Blood (Musical)#Cast Comments|Phantom Blood Musical Cast Commentary]]</ref>
Miyano is a fan of ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'' and has been reading the manga series since he was a student.<ref>[https://ameblo.jp/miyanomamoru-official/entry-12818263202.html Mamoru Miyano Ameba Blog 2023-08-29]</ref> He had previously auditioned for several roles in the anime adaptations, but he never imagined that his first gig with the franchise would be in a musical role. During the press conference for ''[[Phantom Blood (Musical)|JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood]]'', he expressed his gratitude in being casted as [[Dio Brando]] for the musical, even quoting Dio's cronies in the [[Chapter 3| third chapter of the manga]].<ref>Mamoru Miyano sarcastically answering when asked about his favorite scene: "I like the line that Dio says. It's something every JoJo fan would want to say, so how about we all say it together today... 'As expected of Dio! He does something we can never do, without even blinking! What a guy!' That was definitely a line you wanted me to say, right? I love that line!" ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BNmQj_xASk Phantom Blood Musical Press Conference])</ref><ref>[[Phantom Blood (Musical)#Cast Comments|Phantom Blood Musical Cast Commentary]]</ref>
In video games, he is known for his roles as Rintaro Okabe in Steins;Gate, Ryuji Sakamoto in Persona 5, and Ignis Scientia in Final Fantasy XV, as well as in their anime adaptations.
Miyano was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, on June 8, 1983. He began his acting career in 1990 with his first credited role being an unnamed character on Special Rescue Exceedraft in 1992. He debuted as a voice actor in a dubbing role for the American drama Caitlin's Way in 2001, while he debuted in video games as Riku in Kingdom Hearts. He received his first anime role in the anime adaptation of Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children in 2002.
His breakthrough role was Light Yagami in the TV anime adaptation of Death Note in 2006, where he was nominated for the "Best Actor in leading role" and "Best Rookie Actors" categories during the 1st Seiyu Awards — he would later win the former award for Setsuna F. Seiei in Mobile Suit Gundam 00 and Hakugen Rikuson in Kōtetsu Sangokushi during the 2008 2nd Seiyu Awards.[3] He won his first "Best Voice Actor" award in 2008 during the 7th Annual Tokyo Anime Awards for his roles as Light Yagami and Setsuna F. Seiei.[4]
Miyano is also a singer, having released his first single titled "Eternity" (久遠, Kuon) in 2007 under King Records Japan. He released his debut album Break in 2009, and has released seven albums as of 2024. He has cited CHEMISTRY and EXILE as his musical influences.[5]
Aside from singing and voice acting, Miyano is also a theater performer, and has been a member of the Himawari Theatre Group since he was seven years old.[5]
In 2008, he revealed that he was married, and his wife gave birth to his son months after his announcement.[6] On December 21, 2023, he officially announced his divorce after fifteen years of marriage.[7]
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Miyano is a fan of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and has been reading the manga series since he was a student.[8] He had previously auditioned for several roles in the anime adaptations, but he never imagined that his first gig with the franchise would be in a musical role. During the press conference for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood, he expressed his gratitude in being casted as Dio Brando for the musical, even quoting Dio's cronies in the third chapter of the manga.[9][10]
I never dreamed I'd be involved with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in this way, and I can't hide my surprise and joy. Moreover, I'm truly honored to play the charismatic Dio Brando from the JoJo series. I've always loved Part 1 and revisited the original work countless times. I aim to capture Dio's overwhelming presence, his terrifying nature, and the delicate emotions that lie deep within his madness. With the unique possibilities of a musical, we'll unfold a JoJo world like no one has ever seen before. Please look forward to it!
↑Mamoru Miyano sarcastically answering when asked about his favorite scene: "I like the line that Dio says. It's something every JoJo fan would want to say, so how about we all say it together today... 'As expected of Dio! He does something we can never do, without even blinking! What a guy!' That was definitely a line you wanted me to say, right? I love that line!" (Phantom Blood Musical Press Conference)
