Hiro Shimono

Biography

Hiro Shimono is a Japanese voice actor and singer, born on April 21, 1980 in Tokyo. He’s been active since 2001 and is represented by the agency I’m Enterprise. His career spans dozens of the most beloved anime series, where he’s brought to life characters like Zenitsu Agatsuma from Demon Slayer, Dabi from My Hero Academia, Keima Katsuragi in The World God Only Knows, Rex in Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Syo Kurusu in Uta no Prince-sama, and Nai in Karneval. He’s known for roles that often combine emotional depth, dramatic tension, and sometimes comic relief. Shimono has also voiced adult versions of characters, such as Momonosuke in One Piece, adding versatility to his range. Off stage, he is married with children. Fans appreciate his ability to bring personality and authenticity to his roles, whether the character is heroic, conflicted, or eccentric. Over the years, his work has made him one of the more prominent voice actors not just in Japan but internationally among anime audiences.