Mitsuo Iwata
Known for
A Japanese voice actor active since the 1980s and a familiar name in anime and dubbing. He is closely associated with the landmark film 'Akira' (1988), in which he voiced Tetsuo Shima, and has continued to work across major titles including 'Jujutsu Kaisen 0' (2021). Versatile across youthful leads, comic parts and character roles, he is a steady presence in Japanese animation and the dubbing of foreign films. Mitsuo Iwata is a respected veteran seiyū, best known for a defining role in one of anime's most influential works.
Mitsuo Iwata
30 Movies
76 Series
A Japanese voice actor active since the 1980s and a familiar name in anime and dubbing. He is closely associated with the landmark film 'Akira' (1988), in which he voiced Tetsuo Shima, and has continued to work across major titles including 'Jujutsu Kaisen 0' (2021). Versatile across youthful leads, comic parts and character roles, he is a steady presence in Japanese animation and the dubbing of foreign films. Mitsuo Iwata is a respected veteran seiyū, best known for a defining role in one of anime's most influential works.
Movies
Plays Shotaro Kaneda (voice)
Akira
1988
Plays Kiyotaka Ijichi (voice)
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
2021
Plays Yasushi Tsumura (voice)
Paprika
2006
Plays Burnish Eldery (voice)
Promare
2019
Plays Emporio Ivankov (voice)
One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends
2014
Plays Gairam (voice)
One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends
2014
Plays Itsuki Takeuchi (voice)
Initial D: Third Stage
2001
Plays Max
Major: The Ball of Friendship
2008
Plays Kappei (voice)
Animal Crossing: The Movie
2006
Plays 666 (voice)
Dead Leaves
2004
Plays Tetsuya Wakatsuki (voice)
Outlanders
1986
Plays Akira (voice)
Megazone 23 III - Part 1 - The Awakening of Eve
1989
Plays Sunny
Toriko the Movie: Secret Recipe of Gourmet God!
2013
Plays Mashin Shovellow (voice)
Mashin Sentai Kiramager VS Ryusoulger
2021
Plays Ruu the Magician (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
1985
Plays Yellow Kirama Stone (voice)
Mashin Sentai Kiramager: Episode ZERO
2020
Plays Marchosias (voice)
Shakugan no Shana: The Movie
2007
Plays Nicholas Vacheron (voice)
Diebuster: The Movie
2006
Plays Quval (voice)
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger the Movie: Super Sentai's Message from the Future from Super Sentai
2017
Plays Shin`ichi (voice)
Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger
1986
Plays Quval (voice)
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger Returns: Life Theft! Champion of Earth Tournament
2017
Plays Doh-Doh (voice)
Catnapped!
1998
Plays Atsushi Kurata (voice)
Hikaru no Go: Journey to the North Star Cup
2004
TV Shows
Plays Sunny (voice)
Toriko
2011
Plays Aleister Crowley III (voice)
D.Gray-man
2006
Plays John Peach
MÄR: Märchen Awakens Romance
2005
Plays Zaboera (voice)
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
2020
Plays Marcocias
Shakugan no Shana
2005
Plays Itsuki Takeuchi (voice)
Initial D
1998
Plays Roadbuster (voice)
Transformers: Energon
2004
Plays DoroDoron (voice)
PreCure Splash Star
2006
Plays Mic Sounders the 13th (voice)
The King of Braves GaoGaiGar
1997
Plays Cubal (voice)
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger
2016
Plays Pyunma / Cyborg 008 (voice)
Cyborg 009
2001
Plays Mashin Shovelo (voice)
Mashin Sentai Kiramager
2020
Plays Tomoya Fujii (voice)
Baby and Me
1996
Plays Mosco (voice)
EDENS ZERO
2021
Plays Pyoro
VanDread
2000
Plays Asama
Captain
1983
Plays Dispel
I'm Gonna Be An Angel!
1999
Plays Kojiro Sakai
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
1993
Plays Imp (voice)
Humanoid Monster Bem
2006
Plays Sodom (voice)
Ninja Nonsense
2004
Plays Tsutomu Hanaoka
Daphne in the Brilliant Blue
2004
Plays Maa-kun (voice)
Oruchuban Ebichu
1999
Plays Ly Soleil (voice)
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer
2022
Plays Old Man Camera (voice)
Shangri-La
2009
Plays Isaac (voice)
Wild Arms: Twilight Venom
1999
Plays Kouichirou Sako
Stratos 4
2003
Plays Kiyotaka Ijichi (voice)
JUJUTSU KAISEN
2020
Plays Igari (voice)
Getter Robo Arc
2021
Plays Hyosuke Magumo (voice)
Please Twins!
2003
Plays Beret
Strange Dawn
2000
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
Full Filmography
Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26
Masatoshi Endō (voice) · 1 episode
2025–
TV
ZatsuTabi -That's Journey-
Male Celebrity (voice) · 3 episodes
2025–
TV
Sasaki and Peeps
Marc (voice) · 12 episodes
2024–
TV
The Ancient Magus' Bride
Simeon Paladilhe (voice) · 4 episodes
2023
TV
MF GHOST
Itsuki (voice) · 2 episodes
2023–
TV
Dark Gathering
Brainstem Spirit (voice) · 2 episodes
2023–
TV
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer
Ly Soleil (voice) · 24 episodes
2022–
TV
Lycoris Recoil
Itadori (voice) · 3 episodes
2022–
TV
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai
Tsubutanu the Tanuki (voice) · 1 episode
2022–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mitsuo Iwata and where are they from?
Mitsuo Iwata is 59 years old, born on July 31, 1967 in Saitama, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Mitsuo Iwata?
Mitsuo Iwata is best known for roles in Akira, Paprika, Jujutsu Kaisen 0.
How many movies has Mitsuo Iwata been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Mitsuo Iwata has appeared in 30 movies and 76 TV shows.
What was Mitsuo Iwata's first movie?
The career of Mitsuo Iwata began with Captain: The Movie (1981).
What is Mitsuo Iwata's most recent movie or series?
Mitsuo Iwata's most recent release is Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26, which premiered on November 8, 2025.
What TV shows has Mitsuo Iwata appeared in?
On television, Mitsuo Iwata has appeared in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, JUJUTSU KAISEN.
Mitsuo Iwata
1967-07-31 · Saitama, Japan
Mitsuo Iwata was born on July 31, 1967 in Saitama, Japan. He is an actor and voice actor, known for Akira (1988), Paprika (2006) and D.Gray-man (2006). He is married to Rikako Aikawa.