Akira Ishida

Acclaimed Japanese voice actor celebrated for iconic anime roles, a Seiyū Awards winner, and one of the most beloved performers in the industry.

Akira Ishida - Personal Information

  • Name: Akira Ishida
  • Date of Birth: November 2, 1967
  • Place of Birth: Nisshin, Aichi, Japan
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Actor
  • Crew Jobs: Director, Creator

Biography

Akira Ishida (石田 彰, Ishida Akira, November 2, 1967) is a Japanese voice actor and actor from Nisshin, Aichi. He is affiliated with Peerless Gerbera.

Voted the most popular voice actor in the Animage Anime Grand Prix in 2004, and the Best Supporting Actor at the 1st Seiyū Awards in 2007.

Selected Filmography

A look at some of Akira Ishida's most notable recent voice performances across film and television.

  • EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening (2026) as Kaworu Nagisa (voice)
  • Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames (2026) as Kotaro Katsura (voice)
  • GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class (TV - 2025) as Kotarou Katsura (voice)
  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025) as Akaza (voice)
  • CITY THE ANIMATION (TV - 2025) as Mimineko (voice)
  • Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League (2025) as Red Hood (voice)
  • Gintama on Theater 2D: Shinsen-Gumi Doukan Arc (2025) as Kotarou Katsura (voice)
  • Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective (TV - 2025) as Yuta Ashiya (voice)
  • Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii (TV - 2024) as Kirishima Miyama (voice)
  • Ranma1/2 (TV - 2024) as Hikaru Gosunkugi (voice)

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