Yasunori Matsumoto

Yasunori Matsumoto

Yasunori Matsumoto is a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Sigma Seven. Some of Matsumoto's most notable roles are Wataru Akiyama in Initial D, Jean Havoc in Fullmetal Alchemist, Magnum Ace in Shippū! Iron Leaguer, Gourry Gabriev in Slayers and Ryo Hibiki in Sonic Soldier Borgman. His wife was voice actress Junko Sakuma, who died in March 2011.

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Known For

Monogatari

Monogatari

2009 • as Mayoi's Father (voice)

Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan

2013 • as Eren Kruger (voice)

Initial D

Initial D

1998 • as Wataru Akiyama (voice)

Kaiji

Kaiji

2007 • as Furuhata (voice)

Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online

2012 • as Hans (voice)

MÄR: Märchen Awakens Romance

MÄR: Märchen Awakens Romance

2005 • as Galian

Filmography

2025

SK8 the Infinity EXTRA PART
SK8 the Infinity EXTRA PART
as Joe (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/24/2025
Anne Shirley
Anne Shirley
as Matthew Cuthbert (voice)
TV - Released: 4/5/2025

2023

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Sky Utopia
Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Sky Utopia
as Nobisuke Nobi (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/3/2023
MF GHOST
MF GHOST
as Akiyama (voice)
TV - Released: 10/2/2023

2021

HOME!
HOME!
as Christopher Newton (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/26/2021
Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
as Halloween World (voice)
TV - Released: 3/7/2021
The Faraway Paladin
The Faraway Paladin
as Chimera (voice)
TV - Released: 10/9/2021
SK8 the Infinity
SK8 the Infinity
as Joe (voice)
TV - Released: 1/10/2021

2020

Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW
as Ichirō Maebara (voice)
TV - Released: 10/1/2020

2019

Doraemon: Nobita's Chronicle of the Moon Exploration
Doraemon: Nobita's Chronicle of the Moon Exploration
as Nobisuke Nobi (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/1/2019
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
as Mahoro & Katsuma's Father (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/20/2019

2018

Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island
Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island
as Nobisuke Nobi (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/3/2018
Violet Evergarden
Violet Evergarden
as Iris's Father (voice)
TV - Released: 1/11/2018

2017

Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure in the Antarctic Kachi Kochi
Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure in the Antarctic Kachi Kochi
as Nobisuke Nobi (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/4/2017
URAHARA
URAHARA
as Ebifuruya (voice)
TV - Released: 10/5/2017

2016

Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan
Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan
as Nobisuke Nobi (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/5/2016
Ultraman X The Movie: Here He Comes! Our Ultraman
Ultraman X The Movie: Here He Comes! Our Ultraman
as Guruman (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/12/2016

2015

Go! Princess PreCure
Go! Princess PreCure
as Ibuki Haruno (voice)
TV - Released: 2/1/2015
Ultraman X
Ultraman X
as Narrator / Guruman (voice)
TV - Released: 7/14/2015

2014

Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace
Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace
as Kenjo Kurihara (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/22/2014
Stand by Me Doraemon
Stand by Me Doraemon
as Nobisuki Nobi (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/8/2014
Ressha Sentai ToQger
Ressha Sentai ToQger
as Type Shadow (voice)
TV - Released: 2/16/2014

2013

Higurashi: When They Cry - Kaku: Outbreak
Higurashi: When They Cry - Kaku: Outbreak
as Ichirou Maebara (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/15/2013
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan
as Eren Kruger (voice)
TV - Released: 4/7/2013

2012

Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure
Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure
as Nobisuke Nobi (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/3/2012
Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online
as Hans (voice)
TV - Released: 7/8/2012
Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters
Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters
as Danganloid (voice)
TV - Released: 2/26/2012

2011

Showa Monogatari
Showa Monogatari
as Yuzou Yamazaki (voice)
TV - Released: 4/4/2011
Tales of Gekijou
Tales of Gekijou
as Guy Cecil
TV - Released: 12/18/2011

2010

Halo Legends
Halo Legends
as Captain
Movie - Released: 2/16/2010
Halo Legends
Halo Legends
as Captain
TV - Released: 2/16/2010
Heroman
Heroman
as Minami (voice)
TV - Released: 4/1/2010
Tensou Sentai Goseiger
Tensou Sentai Goseiger
as Powereddark of the Mutation (voice)
TV - Released: 2/14/2010

2009

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition I: Celestial Being
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition I: Celestial Being
as Alejandro Corner (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/27/2009
Fresh Precure!
Fresh Precure!
as Wester (voice)
TV - Released: 2/1/2009
Monogatari
Monogatari
as Mayoi's Father (voice)
TV - Released: 7/3/2009

2008

Tales of the Abyss
Tales of the Abyss
as Guy Cecil (voice)
TV - Released: 10/3/2008
Natsume's Book of Friends
Natsume's Book of Friends
as Kaname's Father (voice)
TV - Released: 7/8/2008
Natsume's Book of Friends
Natsume's Book of Friends
as Mr. Tanuma (voice)
TV - Released: 7/8/2008
Natsume's Book of Friends
Natsume's Book of Friends
as Tanuma Father (voice)
TV - Released: 7/8/2008
Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne
Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne
as Tamotsu Yanagisawa (voice)
TV - Released: 2/3/2008

2007

Doraemon: Nobita's New Great Adventure Into the Underworld - The Seven Magic Users
Doraemon: Nobita's New Great Adventure Into the Underworld - The Seven Magic Users
as Nobisuke Nobi (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/10/2007
Mobile Suit Gundam 00
Mobile Suit Gundam 00
as Alejandro Corner (voice)
TV - Released: 10/6/2007
Ghost Hound
Ghost Hound
as Takahito Komagusa (voice)
TV - Released: 10/18/2007
The Flowers of Hard Blood
The Flowers of Hard Blood
as Shinji Yasuoka
TV - Released: 10/14/2007
Kaiji
Kaiji
as Furuhata (voice)
TV - Released: 10/3/2007
GR -GIANT ROBO-
GR -GIANT ROBO-
as Roscoe Heinscare (voice)
TV - Released: 1/19/2007

2006

Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur
Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur
as Nobisuke Nobi (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/4/2006
Le Chevalier D'Eon
Le Chevalier D'Eon
as Earl St. Germain
TV - Released: 8/19/2006
Higurashi: When They Cry
Higurashi: When They Cry
as Ichiro Maebara (voice)
TV - Released: 4/5/2006

2005

Street Fighter Alpha: Generations
Street Fighter Alpha: Generations
as Young Gouki (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/25/2005
Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness
Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness
as Charlie Airstar
Movie - Released: 1/1/2005
Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa
Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa
as Jean Havoc (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/21/2005
Eureka Seven
Eureka Seven
as Stoner (voice)
TV - Released: 4/17/2005
Hell Girl
Hell Girl
TV - Released: 10/4/2005
Trinity Blood
Trinity Blood
as Virgil Walsh (voice)
TV - Released: 4/29/2005
Zoids: Genesis
Zoids: Genesis
as Major Zairin
TV - Released: 4/10/2005
Emma: A Victorian Romance
Emma: A Victorian Romance
as Lionel (voice)
TV - Released: 4/3/2005
Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor
Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor
as Archanfel (voice)
TV - Released: 8/6/2005
MÄR: Märchen Awakens Romance
MÄR: Märchen Awakens Romance
as Galian
TV - Released: 4/3/2005

2004

Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama
Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama
as Shuten Doji (voice)
TV - Released: 7/6/2004
Destiny of the Shrine Maiden
Destiny of the Shrine Maiden
as ツバサ / Tsubasa
TV - Released: 10/1/2004
Pretty Cure
Pretty Cure
as Juna
TV - Released: 2/1/2004
Paranoia Agent
Paranoia Agent
as Zebra (voice)
TV - Released: 2/3/2004

2003

Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler
Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler
as Setsuna no Takemaru (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/20/2003
Shadow Skill: Secret of the Kurudan Style
Shadow Skill: Secret of the Kurudan Style
Movie - Released: 9/9/2003
E's Otherwise
E's Otherwise
TV - Released: 4/1/2003

2002

Initial D: Battle Stage
Initial D: Battle Stage
as Wataru Akiyama
Movie - Released: 5/15/2002
Mirage of Blaze
Mirage of Blaze
as Shuhei Chiaki (voice)
TV - Released: 1/7/2002
Princess Tutu
Princess Tutu
as Mr. Cat (voice)
TV - Released: 8/16/2002
Cheeky Angel
Cheeky Angel
as Yanagisawa
TV - Released: 4/7/2002
GetBackers
GetBackers
as Paul Wong (voice)
TV - Released: 10/5/2002

2001

Slayers Premium
Slayers Premium
as Gourry Gabriev (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/22/2001
Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves
Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves
as Babylon (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/10/2001
Hellsing
Hellsing
as Boz (voice)
TV - Released: 10/10/2001
Vampiyan Kids
Vampiyan Kids
as Vampire Hunter
TV - Released: 10/13/2001
Star Ocean EX
Star Ocean EX
TV - Released: 4/2/2001

2000

Gravitation
Gravitation
as Hiroshi Nakano (voice)
TV - Released: 10/4/2000
Love Hina
Love Hina
as Noriyasu Seta (voice)
TV - Released: 4/19/2000

1999

Movie
Vampiyan Kids
as Vampire Hunter (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1999
Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko
Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko
as Curtis Lawson (voice)
TV - Released: 4/4/1999
Steel Angel Kurumi
Steel Angel Kurumi
as Kamihito Kagura
TV - Released: 10/5/1999
Angel Links
Angel Links
as Marcotte (voice)
TV - Released: 4/7/1999
Bucky - The Incredible Kid
Bucky - The Incredible Kid
as En (voice)
TV - Released: 10/5/1999
Legend of Himiko
Legend of Himiko
as Chosa
TV - Released: 1/7/1999

1998

Gekiganger 3 - The Movie
Gekiganger 3 - The Movie
as 龙崎铁也
Movie - Released: 2/21/1998
Ganbare Goemon: Global Rescue Operation
Ganbare Goemon: Global Rescue Operation
as Goemon
Movie - Released: 11/21/1998
Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness
Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness
as Genpachirou Akiyama
Movie - Released: 8/8/1998
Getter Robo: Armageddon
Getter Robo: Armageddon
as Gai (voice)
TV - Released: 8/25/1998
Lost Universe
Lost Universe
as Dark Seeder
TV - Released: 4/3/1998
Silent Möbius
Silent Möbius
as Ralph Bowmers
TV - Released: 4/7/1998
Initial D
Initial D
as Wataru Akiyama (voice)
TV - Released: 4/18/1998
Shadow Skill
Shadow Skill
as Scarface (voice)
TV - Released: 7/2/1998

1997

Undersea Fleet Submarine 707F
Undersea Fleet Submarine 707F
as Senta Umino (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/10/1997
Legend of the Mystical Ninja
Legend of the Mystical Ninja
as Impact
TV - Released: 10/4/1997
Legend of the Mystical Ninja
Legend of the Mystical Ninja
as Goemon
TV - Released: 10/4/1997
Vampire Princess Miyu
Vampire Princess Miyu
as Ryu (voice)
TV - Released: 10/7/1997
Tournament of the Gods: Title Match
Tournament of the Gods: Title Match
as Vilnus
TV - Released: 12/19/1997

1996

The End of the Century Darling
The End of the Century Darling
as Kohsaku Ogata
Movie - Released: 2/16/1996
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie
as Knuckles the Echidna (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/26/1996
Shadow Skill: The Movie
Shadow Skill: The Movie
as Vai Low
Movie - Released: 9/1/1996
The Hard: Bounty Hunter
The Hard: Bounty Hunter
as Hard
Movie - Released: 5/1/1996
The Legend of Zorro
The Legend of Zorro
Movie - Released: 11/11/1996
KI・ME・RA
KI・ME・RA
as Osamu (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/31/1996
Nuumamonjaa: Time and Space Adventures
Nuumamonjaa: Time and Space Adventures
as Monster (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/8/1996
New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning
New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning
as Mitsuru Hayakawa (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/1/1996
Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko
Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko
as カーティス・ローソン
TV - Released: 3/6/1996
Karakuri Ninja Girl
Karakuri Ninja Girl
as Tsukikage
TV - Released: 8/23/1996
Rurouni Kenshin
Rurouni Kenshin
TV - Released: 1/10/1996
Midori no Makibaō
Midori no Makibaō
as Amago Wakuchin
TV - Released: 3/9/1996
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
as Kosuke Matsumoto (voice)
TV - Released: 2/21/1996
VS Knight Lamune & 40 Fire
VS Knight Lamune & 40 Fire
as Narciss Dandy
TV - Released: 4/3/1996
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
as Knuckles the Echidna (voice)
TV - Released: 1/26/1996
Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring
Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring
as (voice)
TV - Released: 11/21/1996

1995

Ninku the Movie
Ninku the Movie
as Basara Ninku
Movie - Released: 7/15/1995
Super Atragon
Super Atragon
as Masahi Hyuga (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/18/1995
Pipi the Flightless Firefly
Pipi the Flightless Firefly
Movie - Released: 10/1/1995
Shadow Skill: Epilogue
Shadow Skill: Epilogue
as Vy Low (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/25/1995
Virtua Fighter
Virtua Fighter
TV - Released: 10/9/1995
Slayers
Slayers
as Gourry Gabriev (voice)
TV - Released: 4/7/1995
Jura Tripper
Jura Tripper
as Mosaru
TV - Released: 4/2/1995
H2
H2
as Fujio Koga (voice)
TV - Released: 6/1/1995
Saber Marionette R
Saber Marionette R
as Bureaucrat (voice)
TV - Released: 5/25/1995

1994

Captain Tsubasa Movie 05: The Most Powerful Opponent! Holland Youth
Captain Tsubasa Movie 05: The Most Powerful Opponent! Holland Youth
as Hiroshi Jitou (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/14/1994
Darkside Blues
Darkside Blues
as Tatsuya (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/8/1994
New Cutey Honey
New Cutey Honey
as Virtual Hacker (voice)
TV - Released: 3/21/1994

1993

Mellow
Mellow
as Akira Hajima (male) (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/23/1993
Please Save My Earth
Please Save My Earth
as Shukaido (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/17/1993
Dragon Half
Dragon Half
as Dick Saucer (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/26/1993
The Legacy of Al Caral
The Legacy of Al Caral
as Seto (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/23/1993
Singles
Singles
as Kaname Kazama (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/28/1993
Fight!! Spirit of the Sword
Fight!! Spirit of the Sword
as Sakyo (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/17/1993
Dragon Half
Dragon Half
as Dick Saucer (voice)
TV - Released: 3/26/1993
Shippuu! Iron Leaguer
Shippuu! Iron Leaguer
as Magnum Ace
TV - Released: 4/6/1993
From Today, It's My Turn!!
From Today, It's My Turn!!
as Takashi Mitsuhashi (voice)
TV - Released: 4/1/1993
Please Save My Earth
Please Save My Earth
as Shukaido (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1993

1992

JOKER: Marginal City
JOKER: Marginal City
as Rikudou Rin
Movie - Released: 4/21/1992
Seikima II - Humane Society
Seikima II - Humane Society
as Odr (Voice)
Movie - Released: 7/1/1992
OZ
OZ
Movie - Released: 8/28/1992
Delinquent in Drag
Delinquent in Drag
as Rentan
Movie - Released: 8/21/1992
Black Lion
Black Lion
as Shishimaru (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/21/1992
La Blue Girl
La Blue Girl
as Kyoshiro (voice)
TV - Released: 6/26/1992
Tekkaman Blade
Tekkaman Blade
as Noal Vereuse
TV - Released: 2/25/1992
Ellcia
Ellcia
as Elri
TV - Released: 10/23/1992
Princess Army: Wedding Combat
Princess Army: Wedding Combat
as Shinobu Oda
TV - Released: 8/1/1992
Tokyo Babylon
Tokyo Babylon
as Subway Killer (voice)
TV - Released: 10/21/1992
Ruriiro Princess
Ruriiro Princess
TV - Released: 6/1/1992
OZ
OZ
as 武藤 洋
TV - Released: 8/28/1992

1991

Ushiro no Hyakutarou
Ushiro no Hyakutarou
Movie - Released: 8/21/1991
乙姫CONNECTION
乙姫CONNECTION
Movie - Released: 12/1/1991
Dragon Knight
Dragon Knight
as Takeru Yamato
Movie - Released: 10/25/1991
Shizukanaru Don: Yakuza Side Story
Shizukanaru Don: Yakuza Side Story
as (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/12/1991
DRAGON FIST
DRAGON FIST
as Sanetsugu Sugiura
Movie - Released: 3/20/1991
Urotsukidōji II: Legend of the Demon Womb
Urotsukidōji II: Legend of the Demon Womb
as Takeaki Kiryu (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/27/1991
Ziggy: Soreyuke! R&R Band
Ziggy: Soreyuke! R&R Band
as Sownin
Movie - Released: 7/12/1991
TV
Sangokushi
TV - Released: 10/18/1991
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
as Cao Cao
TV - Released: 10/18/1991
RG Veda
RG Veda
as Kujaku (voice)
TV - Released: 6/1/1991
Madara
Madara
as Kaos (voice)
TV - Released: 3/20/1991
The Brave of the Sun Fighbird
The Brave of the Sun Fighbird
as Yuutarou Katori / Fighbird (voice)
TV - Released: 2/2/1991

1990

Heavy
Heavy
as Guy Hyuga (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/14/1990
Sonic Soldier Borgman: Lover's Rain
Sonic Soldier Borgman: Lover's Rain
Movie - Released: 12/27/1990
The Demonic Beast Front
The Demonic Beast Front
Movie - Released: 10/1/1990
Ajin Senshi
Ajin Senshi
as Zero (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/17/1990
Kamasutra The Ultimate Sex Adventure
Kamasutra The Ultimate Sex Adventure
as Aikawa Ryuu (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/31/1990
Fukuyama Theater: Summer Secret
Fukuyama Theater: Summer Secret
Movie - Released: 9/27/1990
Cyber City Oedo 808
Cyber City Oedo 808
as Rider A (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/21/1990
Mad Bull 34
Mad Bull 34
as Daizaburō "Eddie" Ban
TV - Released: 12/21/1990
Karasu Tengu Kabuto
Karasu Tengu Kabuto
as Kabuto (voice)
TV - Released: 7/29/1990
Samurai Pizza Cats
Samurai Pizza Cats
as Zankaa
TV - Released: 2/1/1990
Idol Angel Yokoso Yoko
Idol Angel Yokoso Yoko
as Yukata Tokudaiji
TV - Released: 4/2/1990
Cyber City Oedo 808
Cyber City Oedo 808
as Rider A (voice)
TV - Released: 6/21/1990

1989

Bucchigiri
Bucchigiri
Movie - Released: 10/27/1989
Sonic Soldier Borgman: Last Battle
Sonic Soldier Borgman: Last Battle
Movie - Released: 9/16/1989
Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell
Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell
as Wakamatsu (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/25/1989
Assemble Insert
Assemble Insert
as 部下壱
TV - Released: 12/21/1989

1988

Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
as (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/30/1988
Sonic Soldier Borgman
Sonic Soldier Borgman
as Ryou
TV - Released: 4/13/1988
Ronin Warriors
Ronin Warriors
as Anubis
TV - Released: 4/30/1988
Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers
as Juan "Johnnie" Rico
TV - Released: 10/25/1988
Armor Hunter Merowlink
Armor Hunter Merowlink
as Cpl. Merowlink Ality
TV - Released: 11/21/1988

1987

Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01
Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01
as Kouji Sugimoto
Movie - Released: 12/16/1987
Kimagure Orange Road
Kimagure Orange Road
as Mitsuru Hayakawa
TV - Released: 4/6/1987
Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend
Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend
as Bujuu
TV - Released: 1/21/1987
Bubblegum Crisis
Bubblegum Crisis
as Kou (voice)
TV - Released: 2/25/1987