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18 - 20 April 2025

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC)

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DAIKI YAMASHITA

Find out everything you need to know about Daiki Yamashita!

FUN FACTS

1. Daiki Yamashita won the Best Male Newcomer Award at the 2014 Seiyu Awards.

2. At first, Daiki Yamashita was interested in singing so he studied at the Muse academy of music for 2 years in Tokyo.

3. During his studies, he became more interested in acting and joined the Japan Narration Actor Institute.

4. His nicknames are "Daiking" and "Dai-chan".

BIOGRAPHY

Daiki Yamashita is one of Japan’s most celebrated voice actors, known for his remarkable ability to breathe life into characters with heartfelt performances and dynamic expression. His most iconic roles include Izuku Midoriya in My Hero Academia, Sakamichi Onoda in Yowamushi Pedal, Goh in the Pokémon series, and Narancia Ghirga in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, showcasing his impressive range and versatility.

Beyond his stellar career, Yamashita is known for his love of meat, especially enjoying a great yakiniku meal. He’s thrilled to visit the GCC region for the first time and is looking forward to savoring his first meat meal in Abu Dhabi during this exciting journey.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet Daiki Yamashita at MEFCC (Middle East Film & Comic Con) and make his first GCC experience truly unforgettable!