Tetsuya Kakihara

Artist

カキハラテツヤ

Tetsuya Kakihara is a Japanese male voice actor born and raised in Germany, bringing a bilingual, international background to his craft. He is best known for voicing Simon in Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, the wide-eyed boy who grows into a galaxy-defying hero, and Natsu Dragneel, the fire-breathing Dragon Slayer of Fairy Tail. His range spans hot-blooded shonen protagonists, sensitive young men, and comedic roles, and he is praised for the emotional intensity he brings to pivotal scenes. Beyond acting, Kakihara is an active singer who has released his own music and performed theme songs for anime he stars in, allowing him to inhabit a character fully from dialogue to song. His dual presence as voice actor and artist has made him a familiar figure at anime events in Japan and abroad, where he often greets international fans in multiple languages. Whether shouting battle cries or crooning ballads, he carries a distinct, energetic charisma that defines his performances.