Sōkō Wada

Description
Sōkō Wada is a Japanese voice actor and actor whose birth date is listed as March 25, with Tenei in the Iwase District of Fukushima Prefecture noted as a place of origin. Wada has taken on roles across several prominent live-action film adaptations of popular manga and anime series.

In the 2021 film Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning, the fifth and final installment of the Rurouni Kenshin live-action film series, Wada portrayed the role of Toshizō Hijikata. This film serves as a prequel, detailing the origin of the titular character, Himura Kenshin, as the assassin Hitokiri Battōsai during the Bakumatsu era.

Wada appears in the live-action film Ya Boy Kongming! the Movie, which was released in April 2025. This film is a sequel to the live-action television drama adaptation of the manga and anime series Ya Boy Kongming! In this production, Wada plays the role of Toshihiko Karasawa. The character is a music producer for the in-story band Azalea.

In the live-action film sequel to Golden Kamuy, set for release in Japanese theaters on March 13, 2026, Wada has been cast as Toshiyuki Kadokura. The character is described as a former head jailer of Abashiri Prison and a member of the Hijikata group who has a laid-back and easygoing attitude.

Wada has also provided voice work for anime projects. In the anime film Shin Ultraman, Wada is known for the role of Kagami.