| Event | Year |
|---|---|
| Haruka Setsubun Matsuri | 2020 |
| Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3 Ultimate Kansha Matsuri | 2017 |
| Harukanaru Toki no Naka de Fan Kansha Matsuri | 2016 |
| Japan Otome ♥ Festival 2 | 2012 |
| Neoromance 15th Anniversary | 2009 |
| Neoromance 20th Anniversary Eve | 2014 |
| Neoromance 20th Anniversary Eve Chokuzen Niconico Namahousou | 2014 |
| Neoromance 20th Anniversary ♥ Finale | 2015 |
| Neoromance 30th Anniversary | 2025 |
| Neoromance Live ~ Haruka Festival 2005 (Pre-Recorded) | 2005 |
| Neoromance ♥ Alamode 4 | 2010 |
| Neoromance ♥ Charasong 200 Kyoku Festa | 2017 |
| Neoromance ♥ Dandyism | 2018 |
| Neoromance ♥ Dandyism 2 | 2019 |
| Neoromance ♥ Dandyism LIVE ~Kono Ai no Uta wo Kimi ni~ | 2021 |
| Neoromance ♥ Event 10 Years Love | 2010 |
| Neoromance ♥ Festa & Live ~ Haruka Festival | 2006 |
| Neoromance ♥ Festa 5 | 2003 |
| Neoromance ♥ Festa 13 | 2012 |
| Neoromance ♥ Festa Haruka Hachiyou Matsuri | 2017 |
| Neoromance ♥ Festa Haruka Hachiyou Matsuri Special After Talk Show | 2017 |
| Neoromance ♥ Festa Haruka Oni Matsuri | 2017 |
| Neoromance ♥ Festa ~ Haruka 10th Year Anniversary Festival | 2010 |
| Neoromance ♥ Festa ~ Haruka 20th Year Anniversary Festival | 2020 |
| Neoromance ♥ Festa ~ Haruka 20th Year Oni Matsuri | 2021 |
| Neoromance ♥ Festa ~ Haruka Festival 2008 | 2008 |
| Neoromance ♥ Festa ~ Haruka Festival 2011 (Canceled) | 2011 |
| Neoromance ♥ Festa ~ Haruka Festival 2015 ~Juugo-nen no Utage~ | 2015 |
| Neoromance ♥ Halloween Party | 2013 |
| Neoromance ♥ Live 2003 Autumn | 2003 |
| Neoromance ♥ Live 2004 Summer | 2004 |
| Neoromance ♥ Live 2009 Summer | 2009 |
| Neoromance ♥ Live Haruka Matsuri 2015 | 2015 |
Ryotaro Okiayu is a Japanese voice actor. Since his family name is considered difficult to pronounce, he is called a variety of nicknames by fellow voice actors during radio shows, interviews, and live events. His first wife was voice actor Nao Nagasawa; they had one daughter together. After their divorce, he later married voice actor Ai Maeda.
He stated that he was named after the historical figure Sakamoto Ryōma and claims to be "a little technologically illiterate" with the times. During his childhood, his father worked in the film industry and would regularly bring home merchandise and cells from animated movies gifted to him from his colleagues. Okiayu and his older sister liked anime and regularly listened to audio dramas together. He lacked drawing talent but wanted to someday work in the anime industry.
Since he always liked doing character impressions, Okiayu worked to become a voice actor during his first year in high school. He tried to at first be independent from his family by living away from home and saving up funds from several part-time jobs. With money soon becoming an issue, Okiayu relied on his parent's support and waited until he graduated from high school to look for an agency. He auditioned for Aoni Jyuku's Osaka branch; he was quickly transferred to Aoni Production's Kamigyoku agency for his professional debut as a radio narrator. Okiayu was so happy to start his career that he cried tears of joy while he was reading the notification letter.
Most people know him better by his typecast "dark and cold" voice for characters in the anime and video game industry, such as his roles for Byakuya Kuchiki in Bleach, Tezuka Kunimitsu in Prince of Tennis, and Aoyama in Clean Freak! Aoyama-kun. Occasionally he will use his lighter, natural voice to act out cheerful or younger characters. He is a popular voice actor with the female audience, and he has participated in several drama CDs catering to them.
Okiayu has said to have enjoyed acting as Motochika the most out of his Warriors roles and commented to have liked his character's weapon and cool personality. For his role as Sima Shi, he states he can't relate to him personally since his character is a tense, important figure. However, he tried his best for his position and hopes to have performed Sima Shi correctly. He intends to do his best to honor the late Tsuyoshi Takishita while acting as Sima Yi.
Works
The following roles listed below come from titles associated with Koei Tecmo and third party works distributed as part of a deal with other companies.
Live Events
| Event | Year |
|---|---|
| 8th Chousokabe Fes | 2019 |
| Jump Festa 2011 Sengoku Musou 3 Z/Moushouden Special Stage (Unofficial) | 2011 |
| Jump Festa 2013 Koei Tecmo Special Stage | 2013 |
| Musou Festival 2019 | 2019 |
| Omega Force 20th Anniversary Seiyuu Musou | 2018 |
| Sengoku Musou Seiyuu Ougi 2010 Aki | 2010 |
| Sengoku Musou Seiyuu Ougi 2011 Haru (Canceled) | 2011 |
| Sengoku Musou Seiyuu Ougi 2011 Aki | 2011 |
| Sengoku Musou Seiyuu Ougi 2012 Aki | 2012 |
| Sengoku Musou Seiyuu Ougi 2014 Spring 10th Anniversary | 2014 |
| Shin Sangoku Musou 6 Unveiling Press Event | 2010 |
| Shin Sangoku Musou Seiyu-Ranbu Autumn 2011 | 2011 |
| Shin Sangoku Musou Seiyuu Ranbu 2013 Spring | 2013 |
| Shin Sangoku Musou Seiyuu Ranbu 2014 Spring Ultimate Live | 2014 |
| Shin Sangoku Musou Seiyuu Ranbu 2015 Summer | 2015 |
Trivia
- He is the most voice actor to have 5 different roles in Warriors Orochi 4.
External Links
- Aoni Production Profile (Japanese)
- Personal Website (Japanese)
- Wikipedia Page (English)
- Anime News Network Profile (English)
- Behind The Voice Actors Profile (English)
- IMDb Profile (English)
- X Profile (Japanese)
- Sima Shi 2015 Cosplay (Japanese)
- Akram Cosplay and Birthday Celebratory Cake (Japanese)
- Haruka 3 Drama CD Hana no Nagori Cast Commentary (Japanese)