by On the auspicious occasion of June 8th, we celebrate the birthday of the illustrious Miyano Mamoru. This talented individual made his debut as a voice actor in the 2000s, and his journey has been nothing short of remarkable. His dedication to his craft has been recognized with multiple awards, including the prestigious Best Actor Award at the 2nd Seiyuu Awards, the Best Supporting Actor Award and the Singing Award as part of a group at the 6th, the Singing Award as an individual at the 8th, and the Influencer Award given to the voice actor who left the most impression on social media at the 14th. His achievements are a testament to his talent and hard work, inspiring us all.
In 2024, he will play various roles in TV anime, web anime, and movie dubbing, including “Burning Battery,” “Kinnikuman: The Perfect Superhuman Ancestor Arc,” “T.P. Bon,” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.” He is celebrating his 15th anniversary as an artist and collaborating with the theme park Fuji-Q Highland. On April 26th, the collaboration theme song “Apollo” was distributed. So, to celebrate Miyano Mamoru’s birthday, we conducted a reader survey titled “Which character do you like the most out of the ones you have played?” as we did last year. During the survey period from May 28th to May 31st, we received responses from 620 people.
The gender ratio was about 20 percent men, about 70 percent women, and about 10 percent did not answer, with more women. The age group was mainly young people, about 40 percent under 19 years old and about 15 percent in their 20s.
Anime, special effects, stage… A variety of roles are ranked! The first place is Dazai Osamu from Bungo Stray Dogs. With a support rate of about 36 percent, he was at the top for the second consecutive year. “The carefree genius character is the perfect match for Miyano, who is good at both serious and gags! I was captivated by his usual high-tension and the dark secrets that lie hidden within,” and “He embodies the mysteriousness of being a joker who is smart and no one knows what he is thinking inside. And yet his voice is gentle, and he has the composure of an adult.” He plays a character with two sides. “Dazai’s time as a mafia member during the dark era was also memorable. His voice is even lower and insane,” and “Dazai’s playfulness is too Mamo-chan! You can enjoy his acting fully in the mini character “Bungo Stray Dogs Wan!” He is also popular for his appearance in the spin-off. 2nd place is Ichinose Tokiya from Uta no Prince-sama♪. With a support rate of about 7%, this is the second place for the second year. “I was shocked when I discovered that Miyano, who plays many lively and funny characters, was playing the cool Tokiya… He is the first person to teach me about ‘moe,'” “His sweet and calm voice is perfect for the serious Tokiya. I was also captivated by his sexy singing voice. Only Miyano can produce that sensual breath!” Many comments that this role makes the most of Miyano’s singing ability.
“The performance at the cast’s live show ‘Maji LOVE LIVE’ was amazing! Also, the Tokiya solo performance in the latest work ‘Maji LOVE Starlish Tours’ showed respect for Miyano. It’s admirable how the character and the voice actor improve each other.” Many fans who enjoyed the live show and the movie also commented. 3rd place 3rd place is Ultraman Zero from “Ultra Galaxy Legends: The Movie”. With a support rate of about 6%, he has moved up from 6th place last year. For Ultraman Zero, the son of Ultra Seven, “Even 15 years after his first appearance, he is still a popular hero. His immature and rough personality in the early days, his reliable older brother character in recent years, his various enhanced forms, his tsundere and cute personality… I love everything about him!” and “He’s always full of confidence, saying, ‘I have no limits!’ His tone is rough, and his atmosphere differs from the traditional Ultraman. Still, Miyano’s voice conveys the persuasiveness that he is a hero.” Popular characters who have appeared in many series were ranked.
There was also a comment that “he broke the stereotype of Ultraman in a good way.” He received many votes from readers who watched it as a child.
Here are some other comments! For Setsuna F. Seiei from “Mobile Suit Gundam 00,” “The main character became a hot topic for his strong line, ‘I am Gundam.’ He doesn’t show his emotions much, but his lament when he loses his older brother touches the viewers’ hearts. The scene where he awakens as an Innovator is also heartwarming!” For Pandora’s Actor from Overlord, “Miyano-san could only shout ‘Mmm, Ainz-sama!’ His overacting acting is outstanding, and the ad-libbed special trailer is also amazing.” For Tamaki Suoh from Ouran High School Host Club, “I love Tamaki-senpai, a super rich boy very interested in ordinary people’s lives. It’s adorable that he insists that his feelings for the main character, Haruhi, are not romantic, but more like love for his daughter.” For Kei Kaname from Forgetful Battery, “It’s a parade of gags with a good tempo. His one-liner ‘Paike!’ is a flop, but it’s funny. And yet, he can act well in serious scenes, as expected!” There were also votes for titles currently airing. The 2024 edition brings together characters from various genres, including anime, special effects, dubbing of foreign films, and musicals. The results clearly show that he is active in multiple media.
Ranking Top 10 [Which character did you like the most with Miyano Mamoru? [2024 edition] 1st place Dazai Osamu, “Bungo Stray Dogs” 2nd place Ichinose Tokiya, “Uta no Prince-sama♪” 3rd place Ultraman Zero, “Great Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends THE MOVIE,” and others 4th place Miya Atsumu, “Haikyu!!” 5th place Douma, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” 6th place Kaname Kei, “Forget-Me-Not Battery,” 7th place Yagami Light, “Death Note,” 8th place Matsuoka Rin, “Free!” 9th place Setsuna F. Seiei, “Mobile Suit Gundam 00” 10th place Suou Tamaki, “Ouran High School Host Club” (Response period: May 28th – May 31st, 2024)
Top 20 Ranking [Which character played by Miyano Mamoru is your favorite? 2024 Edition] 1st place: Osamu Dazai’s “Bungo Stray Dogs” 2nd place: Tokiya Ichinose’s “Uta no Prince-sama♪” 3rd place: Ultraman Zero “Ultra Galaxy Legends: The Movie” and others 4th place: Atsumu Miya “Haikyu!!” 5th place: Douma “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” 6th place: Kei Kaname “Forgetful Battery” 7th place: Light Yagami “Death Note” 8th place: Rin Matsuoka “Free!9th: Setsuna F. Seiei, Mobile Suit Gundam 00 10th: Suou Tamaki, Ouran High School Host Club 11th: Fubuki Shirou, Inazuma Eleven 12th: Okabe Rintaro, Steins; Gate 13th: Tsukiyama Shuu, Tokyo Ghoul 14th: Riku, Kingdom Hearts 15th: Gamma No. 2, Dragon Ball Super: Super Heroes 15th: Hebigaike Teru, Uramichi Oniisan 17th: Chrollo Lucifer, Hunter x Hunter (2nd series) 17th: Shinmon Benimaru, Fire Force 17th: Dio Brando, Musical: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood 20th: Tatsumi Kotaro, Zombie Land Saga 20th: Dent, Pokémon 20th: Mario, The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Response period: May 28th to May 31st, 2024)
This survey is part of readers’ opinions on “current interest and attention in anime works and characters.” The results are not intended to determine the superiority or inferiority of any character or work. This article will help you learn about new works and characters and deepen your understanding and interest.
