Ayumu Murase Reflects on His Role as Shoyo Hinata in Haikyu!!: "It's My Textbook"
Voice actor Ayumu Murase attended the launch event for the digital stamp rally "TOKYO Anime Tourism 2025", held in Tokyo on January 26. During the event, Murase opened up about his experiences playing Shoyo Hinata, the energetic protagonist of the anime Haikyu!!
Ayumu Murase (C) Haruichi Furudate / Shueisha
Murase reflected on the journey:
"Recording started in 2013, and this was my first time voicing a lead role in an animation. For me, it’s like a textbook," he shared with deep sentiment.
He admitted the challenges of embodying Hinata's boundless energy, saying:
"I’m the complete opposite of someone like Hinata, who’s always so lively and passionate. It was tough keeping up with his energy."
Murase also mentioned how the role influenced him personally:
"Hinata uses a lot of onomatopoeia, and I found myself naturally using more sound effects in my own life. There were moments where I felt I couldn’t quite separate myself from the character—almost like I was being pulled toward him."
About "TOKYO Anime Tourism 2025"
The event also introduced the "TOKYO Anime Tourism 2025" digital stamp rally, which allows fans to explore various locations in Tokyo using anime-themed content. This year’s collaboration features Haikyu!!, where fans can interact with characters from the series via a smartphone app, take pictures together, and earn points to redeem original merchandise.
Event Dates: January 18 – March 9, 2025
Source : ORICON NEWS