Masaya Fukunishi

Masaya Fukunishi is a Japanese voice actor who has garnered attention worldwide for his deep, cool voice and dynamic performances that effectively convey intense emotions in his acting. He excels at portraying characters whose strength is tempered by kindness and humanity, lending a strong presence to a wide range of roles — from dependable older brother figures to protagonists who face constant struggles throughout their journeys.

His notable anime roles include Ken Ryuguji (Draken) in Tokyo Revengers, Kafka Hibino in Kaiju No. 8, Phoenix in the Japanese version of VALORANT, and Yuji Ohkusu in "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK".

In Tokyo Revengers, he played Draken, the vice-leader of the Tokyo Manji Gang, who combines overwhelming strength with a deep sense of loyalty and compassion for his comrades, leaving strong impressions on many anime fans all over the world.

In "Kaiju No. 8", he portrayed the protagonist Kafka Hibino — a man who could not give up his dreams and chooses to stand once more to join the fight — a character with both fiery determination and sensitive humanity, showcasing the breadth of his acting range.

Furthermore, in the gaming world, he voices Phoenix in the Japanese version of VALORANT, delivering a captivating performance as a character who is as energetic as fire and brimming with confidence.

Active across genres including anime, film, and games, Masaya Fukunishi is one of the voice actors who will continue to capture the attention of anime audiences worldwide now and into the future.