Sakamoto Ryohei

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Lore & Background

Hino originally aimed to be a stage actor, but changed goals to become a voice actor in earnest following his participation in the dubbing of the American drama television series ER. In 2001, he played his first lead role as Eddie in the overseas drama Wanda Eddy broadcast on NHK Educational TV. While initially not aware of dubbing's connection to anime, he was called to the audition for, and eventually secured a role in, Ikki Tousen, a work in which the dubbing director participated. Until June 2011, he was affiliated with Production Baobab. Hino joined Axl-One in July 2011.

In Their Own Story

In January 2015, Hino announced on his blog that he married Saki Nakajima in 2014. On September 3, 2020, both Hino and Nakajima formally announced that not only are they parents, but also tweeted the arrival of their second child.

Reader's Guide

Hino has performed as a voice actor in various fields such as dubbing, animation, games and narration. He played his first lead role in anime as Yūji Sakai in Shakugan no Shana (2005). He is known for roles including Saito Hiraga in The Familiar of Zero, Kamui in Gintama, Sai in Naruto Shippuden, Momonga/Ainz Ooal Gown in Overlord, Daichi Sawamura in Haikyu!!, and Kyōjurō Rengoku in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. In 2025, he is set to voice Billy in Lazarus and Kanaguri in Sakamoto Days.

Did You Know?

• Hino lived in San Francisco until the age of five.
• He is a first dan in kendo.
• He married Saki Nakajima in 2014, and they announced the arrival of their second child in September 2020.
• He originally aimed to be a stage actor before switching to voice acting after dubbing the American drama ER.
• He joined Axl-One in July 2011 after being affiliated with Production Baobab until June 2011.