Masato Hirano

Masato Hirano

69 · Born: Nov 16, 1955

Personal Details

BornNov 16, 1955 Hachimantai, Iwate, Japan

Biography

Masato Hirano, a renowned Japanese actor, entered this world on November 16, 1955, in the picturesque town of Hachimantai, located in the Iwate prefecture of Japan. Throughout his illustrious career, he has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his versatility and range.

Some of his most notable roles include his portrayal of characters in the iconic anime films Akira (1988) and Wicked City (1987),as well as his voice acting work in the highly acclaimed video game Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence (2005).

Career

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2025
One Piece
One Piece as Gorosei #5 (voice)
{"id":216098,"title":"One Piece Film: Red","year":"2022","character":"Five Elders (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-piece-film-red","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3oud7hshjea0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3oud7hshjea0.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
One Piece Film: Red
One Piece Film: Red as Five Elders (voice)
{"id":103842341,"title":"Gegege no Kitar\u00f4","year":2007,"character":"Abura-Sumashi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/gegege-no-kitaro","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103842341.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103842341.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Gegege no Kitarô
Gegege no Kitarô as Abura-Sumashi
{"id":57425,"title":"Memories","year":"1995","character":"Mr. A (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/memories","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/233clpjljd9g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/233clpjljd9g.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Memories
Memories as Mr. A (voice)
{"id":103842204,"title":"The Slayers","year":1995,"character":"Zolf (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-slayers","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5ua8bhf1b6q0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5ua8bhf1b6q0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Slayers
The Slayers as Zolf (voice)
{"id":103842807,"title":"Ghost Sweeper Mikami","year":1993,"character":"Schwarz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ghost-sweeper-mikami","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103842807.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103842807.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":59099,"title":"Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf","year":"1992","character":"Ripper (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fatal-fury-legend-of-the-hungry-wolf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59099.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59099.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":216194,"title":"Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge","year":"1991","character":"Neiz (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dragon-ball-z-coolers-revenge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/fborho992ls0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/fborho992ls0.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":103852779,"title":"Torappu ikka monogatari","year":1991,"character":"Hans","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/torappu-ikka-monogatari","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103852779.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103852779.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":216507,"title":"Dragon Ball: Makafushigi Dai B\u00f4ken","year":"1988","character":"Soldier (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dragon-ball-makafushigi-dai-boken","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_216507.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_216507.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":10366,"title":"Akira","year":"1988","character":"Committee F \/ Spy \/ Y\u00fbji Takeyama \/ Terrorist (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/akira","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1k2pi7at5uio.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1k2pi7at5uio.jpg"},"released":1}
Akira
Akira as Committee F / Spy / Yûji Takeyama / Terrorist (voice)
{"id":216384,"title":"Saint Seiya: The Heated Battle of the Gods","year":"1988","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/saint-seiya-the-heated-battle-of-the-gods","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_216384.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_216384.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":21432,"title":"Wings of Honneamise","year":"1987","character":"Kharock (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wings-of-honneamise","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1068ih7ni13g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1068ih7ni13g.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Wings of Honneamise
Wings of Honneamise as Kharock (voice)
{"id":226936,"title":"Twilight of the Cockroaches","year":"1987","character":"Walla (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/twilight-of-the-cockroaches","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226936.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226936.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":133927,"title":"Dragon Ball: Sleeping Beauty in Devil Castle","year":"1987","character":"Goblin (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dragon-ball-sleeping-beauty-in-devil-castle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133927.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133927.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":21623,"title":"Wicked City","year":"1987","character":"Monk (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wicked-city-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7m6okv3vpa90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7m6okv3vpa90.jpg"},"released":1}
Wicked City
Wicked City as Monk (voice)
{"id":216445,"title":"Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies","year":"1986","character":"Murabito (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dragon-ball-curse-of-the-blood-rubies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1d40dfjo01l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1d40dfjo01l0.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
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Wonder Beat S
Wonder Beat S as Dr. Gabo