Junta Terashima

Junta Terashima was born on August 11, 1988, in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

During his youth, he aspired to become a manga artist or illustrator, but he decided to switch to voice acting when he realized his drawing skills weren't strong enough.

He also dreamed of working in music or radio, which influenced his future pursuits.

During junior high, Terashima joined the baseball club, but shifted to the light music club in high school.

He dropped out of high school after the school trip, spending his time attending comic conventions and exploring career opportunities.

He later enrolled in Nihon Kogakuin College to pursue voice acting and graduated before joining Kenyu Office as a training affiliate.

Terashima made his professional debut in 2009 and has since built an impressive voice acting portfolio.

He secured regular and leading roles in various anime, including notable performances as Shin Ichijo in "King of Prism," Takeru Taiga in "The Idolmaster SideM," and Mitsuru Mikage in "A3!".

His repertoire extends to games, with roles in major franchises like "Atelier," "Monster Hunter Stories 2," "Ensemble Stars!," "Genshin Impact," and "Granblue Fantasy."

Apart from anime and games, Terashima is active in dubbing foreign movies and dramas, audio dramas, web radio, and digital comics.

He began his music journey with his artist debut in March 2019, releasing his first mini-album "29+1 -MISo-."

Since then, he has produced several mini-albums, singles, and character songs tied to various anime and multimedia projects.

Terashima also ventured into YouTube, launching "Junta Terashima Studio" in December 2019, where he offers music, radio-style shows, game streaming, and vlogs.

In 2023, he announced his independence as an artist, pursuing his music career as a freelance performer.

He also has experience working as a part-time staff member at a "Seiyuu Cafe," where customers could interact with rising voice actors.

Terashima's success is reflected in his broad fan base and the well-received roles in several hit franchises.

His music releases consistently rank on the Oricon charts, and he enjoys enthusiastic support at stage shows and live events.

His performance as Shin Ichijo in "King of Prism" is especially iconic within the anime and music scene.

He is the eldest son with a younger sister and maintains close ties with siblings and peers in the industry.

During his early days, he worked alongside fellow voice actor Yohei Azakami at a "Seiyuu Cafe," enhancing his network within the anime community.

Terashima is known for his cheerful, approachable personality and love for gaming, mahjong, and swimming (particularly breaststroke).

His hobbies include video games and music, both of which influence his multifaceted career.

He frequently shares episodes from his youth and high school experiences, offering fans a glimpse into his background and personal philosophy.

Junta Terashima is recognized for his energetic live performances and his signature "fresh" approach to acting.

He is candid about his unconventional career path, sharing stories about dropping out of high school and exploring unconventional jobs before making it as a voice actor.

Terashima once worked at a unique "Seiyuu Cafe" that allowed customers to direct and interact with aspiring voice actors—a fact fans find both amusing and endearing.

He is a known fan of mahjong, regularly streaming his gameplay and sharing his excitement for the game on social media.

Terashima actively engages in fan events, radio shows, digital comics, stage readings, and drama CDs.

He is involved in collaborative music projects, web radio, and even VR content, always looking to entertain and connect with his audience.

He maintains an official website, Twitter, and YouTube channel, providing fans direct access to his activities and creative updates.