Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
The anime world is filled with transformations, which is one aspect that has hooked fans over the years. For Gakuto Kajiwara, the voice actor of Asta inBlack Clover, his passion for manga and anime set him on his career path. However, his plans initially got a lead thanks to the iconic character Goku fromDragon Ball.
Kajiwara in an old interview expressed how his love for the anime world made him impersonate the legendary character, leading him to pursue a career in the same area.
Black CloverVoice Actor, Gakuto Kajiwara Discovered His Passion Through Goku
Gakuto Kajiwara is a renowned voice actor, who garnered acclaim for voicing Asta inBlack Clover, a character whose journey mirrored his own in many ways. In a 2021 interview withCrunchyroll, he reflected on getting started as a voice actor in the industry.
He reflected that his interest in voice acting stemmed from his deep love for anime and manga. He continued,
I’ve always liked manga and anime, especially battle manga. When I was in grade school, I read a lot of Shonen Jump and got hooked on Dragon Ball.
This was how he got introduced toGoku, who had a significant impact on his career.
“As if he’s not literally married to a black woman”: Toxic Star Wars Fanbase is Getting Out of Hands and George Lucas Warned Us About It Decades Ago
He added that his admiration for the character became a foundation stone of his career.
I would play around impersonating Goku with my voice and started to wonder if I could express myself in various ways using my voice.
This epiphany, unexpectedly shaped how he approached each role in the industry. His other roles include Shinra Kusakabe inFire Force,Hitohito Tadano inKomi Can’t Communicate, Luka inHonkai: Star Rail, and Hiiro Amagi inEnsemble Stars!
Gakuto Kajiwara Reflected on How He Got Cast forBlack Clover
Kajiwara’s breakthrough eventually happened when he voiced the protagonist character in the acclaimed anime.
Created byYūki Tabata, the anime and manga series follows the journey of two orphans, Asta and Yuno as they plan to become the strongest Magic Knights and achieve their dream of becoming the Wizard King.
5 Black Clover Villains That Prove Yuki Tabata is an Underrated Genius
Kajiwara has a significant involvement in making the show successful by lending his voice to the character. When asked how he landed the gig, he reflected that he initially auditioned for both the lead characters, but got selected for a second audition for Asta.
He also delved into the rigorous audition process stating the outlet,
After the second audition [for Asta], I got asked to come again, but when I went for my third audition, I practiced too much and lost my voice. I figured I had no chance of getting the role anymore.
While he lost hope of getting any chance to get selected, a miracle actually happened as he received a call informing him about his hiring for the role.
Getting the Asta role was a life-changer for the artist, who added that voicing the character helped him“meet all of my senpai voice actors or the staff I’ve worked with.”
The character’s relentless determination and unwavering optimism challenged Kajiwara to go beyond his own abilities, much like Goku had done for him years earlier.
Black Cloveris available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Priya Sharma
Articles Published :1321
Priya Sharma, Senior Content Writer and Social Media Manager at FandomWire and Animated Times. Having graduated in Journalism and Mass Communication, she possesses extensive expertise in crafting engaging and informative content. She has written over 2000 articles across Animated Times and FandomWire on pop culture, showing her dedication to delivering diverse and trending content to readers across the world. Apart from pop culture, she is quite enthusiastic about the Hallyu culture and is exploring the world of anime, expanding the horizons of her knowledge.
More from Priya Sharma
“I just wanted to be bigger”: David Corenswet’s Desperate Attempt to Bulk For a TV Series Looks Like Child’s Play In front of His Superman Diet
Logan Paul and Nina Agdal’s Dating Histories Compared: Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Levine, a Marvel Star, and Others Who Entered and Left Their Lives
“She’d do the same if…”: Katy Perry’s Honest Feelings About Orlando Bloom Checking Out Kim Kardashian – Report
Recommended
New ‘Harry Potter’ BTS Image Reveals Nick Frost’s Shockingly Perfect Look as Hagrid
Upload Season 4: How Many Episodes Will the Final Season Have?
Japan’s 10 Most-Watched Anime of 2025: Naruto Not Even in Top 5
18 Years Later, 47%-rated Mark Wahlberg Action Blockbuster Is Still Conquering Streaming
Ne Zha Ending Explained: How The Major Deaths Set Up Ne Zha 2?
When Is Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black: Season 2 Releasing?
Black cloverGoku
