Satoru Inoue

Satoru Inoue grew up in Hiroshima Prefecture.

His interest in voice acting began as a child when he watched broadcasted theater showings of animated films like "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" with his younger sister.

The realization that voice acting was a legitimate profession struck him during this period.

He recalls trying to mimic lines and timing his recorded voice along with the animation, feeling the enchantment and unique mechanics of the performance.

Later, while watching the TV anime “Ranma ½” as an elementary school student, he became determined to pursue a career as a voice actor.

He completed training at the Japan Narration Acting Institute and was once affiliated with Mulars Entertainment before joining Arts Vision.

Inoue began his voice acting career in 2004 and has since been a consistent presence across numerous media formats.

Anime

He has worked on a variety of television anime series, voicing both supporting and notable characters.

Some of his prominent anime roles include:

• “My Hero Academia” (as Magne)
• “Skip Beat!” (as Sapphire Tōdō)
• “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean” (minor roles)
• “Pokémon” (as Sou)

He has also appeared in series like “Soul Eater,” “Darker Than Black,” “SD Gundam Brave Battle Warriors,” and “Gintama,” among others.

Video Games

Inoue’s versatility is evident in popular game series such as:

• “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”
• “Final Fantasy XIII”
• “Super Robot Wars”
• “Empire Thousand Chronicles”

He has contributed to character voices, narration, and various background roles.

Drama CDs and BLCDs

He has participated in many drama CDs and Boys’ Love CDs, taking on roles from main characters to prominent side figures.

Audiobooks

Inoue is active in audiobook narration, reading a variety of major novels, including works by Keichiro Hirano, Miyuki Miyabe (e.g., "Somebody," "Nameless Poison," "Petero's Funeral Procession"), and Andy Weir’s "Project Hail Mary.”

Dubbing

He has dubbed characters in both live-action films and Western dramas, such as:

• “The Essex Serpent” (voicing Will Ransom)
• “Nocturnal Animals” (as Hutton Morrow)
• “Life!” (film, as Tim)

He also voices in animated features and has a broad range of roles across streaming services and TV.

Narration and Miscellaneous

His talents extend to TV narrations, planetarium programs, commercials, and even audio guides for art exhibitions.

He has lent his voice to company anniversaries, sporting events, and even slot machine games like “CR Aura Battler Dunbine.”

Satoru Inoue is married, though he keeps his spouse’s identity private.

There is no mention of children or other notable relatives.

Inoue speaks the Hiroshima dialect.

He enjoys dancing and lists it as both a hobby and a special skill.

He’s open about his admiration for other voice actors and his gratitude to fans, often expressing these sentiments on social media.

His journey to voice acting traces back to mimicking lines from classic anime movies during childhood.

Inoue is notably approachable, often sharing behind-the-scenes stories and reminiscing about his early influences, such as “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” and “Ranma ½.”

He interacts directly with fans via Twitter, sometimes recounting unique experiences from his career.

He values authenticity in performance and loves discussing nuances of character portrayal and dubbing.

Satoru Inoue’s breadth of experience spans anime, games, Western cinema, and Japanese audio dramas.

He continues to broaden his portfolio, adapting to new genres and formats, and remains a friendly, talented presence in the ever-evolving world of Japanese voice acting.