Shintarō Asanuma

Birth Date: 05/01/1976

Shintarō Asanuma wears many hats as a voice actor, scriptwriter, director, and copywriter; he often shifts between lead and memorable supporting parts. Best known for Watashi (The Tatami Galaxy), Takatoshi Tsuda (Seitokai Yakuindomo), and Shulk (Xenoblade Chronicles). His performances range from comedic timing to earnest dramatic turns, and he also works in tokusatsu and dubbing.

Recognized across 3 productions — including Tsukuyomi Momoka in Tougen Anki — this voice actor's work covers animation and gaming.

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Shintarō Asanuma’s Impact on Voice Acting

Shintarō Asanuma has shaped many anime and game casts with a wide tonal range and frequent leads in youth and supporting roles. His work crosses anime, video games, tokusatsu, and dubbing, giving him steady presence in mainstream and niche franchises.

Most Known Roles of Shintarō Asanuma

Watashi – The Tatami Galaxy
Takatoshi Tsuda – Seitokai Yakuindomo
Shulk – Xenoblade Chronicles (Japanese)
Nishiki Nishio – Tokyo Ghoul

Xenoblade and Game Work

Asanuma’s portrayal of Shulk anchored the Japanese identity of Xenoblade’s protagonist and extended into crossover appearances, influencing fans’ reception of the character across titles. Game casting has also included Street Fighter and multiple JRPGs where he balances heroic clarity with expressive nuance.