★ HOW OLD IS SŌICHIRŌ HOSHI?
Sōichirō Hoshi is 54 years old, born May 30, 1972 in Japan · Gemini.
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About
Sōichirō Hoshi is a Japanese voice actor and singer born May 30, 1972. He anchored some of anime's biggest franchises—Kira Yamato in Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, Son Goku in Saiyuki, and Goro Akechi in Persona 5. A Gemini, he won the 19th Seiyu Awards for the Kei Tomiyama Award.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Sōichirō Hoshi anchored some of anime's most iconic protagonist and antagonist roles across a three-decade career. Affiliated with Arts Vision, he voiced Kira Yamato across the Mobile Suit Gundam Seed trilogy—including Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom—and Son Goku in Saiyuki, establishing himself as a lead voice for shounen franchises. His antagonist work proved equally definitive: Goro Akechi in Persona 5, Death Gun in Sword Art Online, and Lio Shirazumi in The Garden of Sinners became character-defining performances. Video game work expanded his reach—Sanada Yukimura in Sengoku Basara, Keiichi Maebara in Higurashi When They Cry, Kilik in Soulcalibur—cementing his presence across media.
Born May 30, 1972, in Japan, Hoshi embodies the Gemini trait of vocal versatility across dialogue-heavy genres. As a voice actor and singer, he records character albums and performs live alongside anime soundtrack commitments. His recognition within the industry accelerated in the 2000s: he earned the Anime Grand Prix voice acting award between 2005–2006, and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 1st Seiyu Awards for Kira Yamato in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. He later won the 19th Seiyu Awards for the Kei Tomiyama Award.
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Trivia
- He voices both a protagonist and one of anime's most recognizable villains: Kira Yamato in Gundam Seed and Goro Akechi in Persona 5.
- Hoshi earned the Anime Grand Prix voice acting award between 2005 and 2006.
- He won the 19th Seiyu Awards for the Kei Tomiyama Award, one of Japan's highest voice acting honors.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Sōichirō Hoshi often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 9 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Sōichirō Hoshi?
- Sōichirō Hoshi is 54 years old (born May 30, 1972).
- When is Sōichirō Hoshi's birthday?
- Sōichirō Hoshi was born on May 30, 1972.
- What is Sōichirō Hoshi's zodiac sign?
- Sōichirō Hoshi is a Gemini, born May 30, 1972.
- What is Sōichirō Hoshi's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sōichirō Hoshi was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Sōichirō Hoshi from?
- Sōichirō Hoshi is from Japan.
- What does Sōichirō Hoshi do?
- Sōichirō Hoshi is a actor.
- Is Sōichirō Hoshi still alive?
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