In addition to the eyecatch illustrations in Canvas 2: Niji Iro no Sketch, he was also a member of the key drawing staff for the final episode of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, and was credited as a logotype designer for the second season of Active Raid. He is good at illustration and once wanted to be an illustrator. Sakurai lists people like Ryūsei Nakao, Chō, Ryōtarō Okiayu, Tomokazu Seki, and Minami Takayama as his favorite and respected voice actors, and he had a close relationship with Keiji Fujiwara in his private life.
On October 25, 2018, he attended the 31st Tokyo International Film Festival as Metofies in Godzilla: The Planet Eater with Mamoru Miyano as Haruo. On October 25, 2016, Sakurai stepped on the red carpet at the 27th Tokyo International Film Festival as John Paul in Genocidal Organ with Yuichi Nakamura as Clavis Shepherd. On July 20, 2014, it was announced on the official website that he became a member of INTENTION, founded by his friend Kenichi Suzumura. In April, he announced on the radio show "Cherry Bell Co., Ltd" that he would be leaving 81 Produce, where he had worked since his debut, and going freelance.
In 2013, after a year of discussions with the record company, Sakurai announced on his radio show that he would be singing the character song for Shirokuma Cafe. In 2012, he won the "Overseas Fan's Award" at the 6th Seiyu Awards. On April 22, 2011, Sakurai won the "Male Character Voice Award" at Famitsu Awards 2010. In 1999, when he was 25 years old and wondering if he should quit voice acting, he got regular roles in two movies in a row, Digimon Adventure and Sensual Phrase, and in the same year, he sang his first character song in his first starring movie, Gate Keepers. Even before his official debut, he had already received work in radio dramas and other projects during his time at the training school, but for a while after his debut, there was a period of time when he was unable to find work even after auditioning. After moving on from the training school, he became a member of 81 Produce under the influence of his admiration for Toshihiko Seki.
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After graduating from Yoyogi Animation Academy in Nagoya and 81 Acting Institute, he made his official anime debut in 1996 with the TV animation series Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!. Sakurai graduated from Okazaki Johsei High School. When he was a child, he was impacted by an interview program with a voice actor that he happened to watch on TV, and became interested in the voice acting industry. With a global release date of Fall 2013, this exciting and highly anticipated TV season introduces an entirely new generation of characters to fans apart from the Metal Saga series, showcasing an innovative storyline twist that highlights strategic warrior spirit battling.Sakurai was born as the eldest of three siblings to a family that owned a rice shop. Consumers will also now have an exclusive opportunity to unlock and view a sneak peek of the newest upcoming TV series BEYBLADE: Shogun Steel, which will feature the revolutionary new toy line by Hasbro. Players engage in real-time multiplayer battles or follow the Story Mode campaign unlocking new parts and information to fine-tune their tops in the Bey Factory.īEYBLADE: Evolution game play is an exciting take on the Metal Saga television series which has enjoyed monumental global success since its launch in 2010. Rising Star Games shared the following information about Beyblade: Evolution in its announcement today:ĭeveloped to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS, BEYBLADE: Evolution lets players launch their in-game BEYBLADE, using the gyro and motion sensors and manipulating the viewing angle with the Augmented Reality camera for precise control and adjustment. You’ll be able to purchase the standalone game or a new collector’s edition version containing an exclusive, six-piece Beyblade Wing Pegasus 90WF toy previously unavailable outside of Japan. Two versions of Beyblade: Evolution are in the works. In North America, D3Publisher will be distributing the 3DS game. Rising Star Games is publishing Beyblade: Evolution in Europe. Beyblade: Evolution, previously available in Japan, is now coming to North America and Europe.