Shizuka Itō
Voice ActorTokyo-born actress and singer Shizuka Itō voices Irina Jelavich, the assassin-turned-teacher of Class 3-E, in the Assassination Classroom anime, and works under the agency Ken Production.
Assassination Classroom Role
Itō voices Irina Jelavich, a professional assassin who joins Kunugigaoka Junior High as an English teacher while secretly pursuing the bounty on Korosensei's head. The character uses her looks and con-artist tactics as much as any weapon, and Itō carried the part across the anime's full television run.
Career and Notable Roles
Born December 5, 1980, Itō has voiced anime since 2003. Her award recognition includes Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 10th Seiyu Awards for performances in Prison School and Sailor Moon Crystal. Elsewhere she has voiced Koko Hekmatyar in Jormungand, Lenalee Lee for D.Gray-man, Akeno Himejima within High School DxD, and Kaori Kanzaki for A Certain Magical Index, plus half of the singing duo Hitoshizuku alongside fellow actress Hitomi Nabatame.
Frequently Asked Questions
What nationality is Shizuka Itō?
Shizuka Itō is Japanese, born in Tokyo on December 5, 1980. She has voiced anime since 2003 under the agency Ken Production.
Who does Shizuka Itō voice in Assassination Classroom?
Itō voices Irina Jelavich, a professional assassin who joins Kunugigaoka Junior High as an English teacher while secretly pursuing the bounty on Korosensei's head, using her looks and con-artist tactics as much as any weapon.
What awards has Shizuka Itō won?
Itō won Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 10th Seiyu Awards, recognized for her performances in Prison School and Sailor Moon Crystal.
What other anime has Shizuka Itō been in?
Beyond Assassination Classroom, Itō has voiced Koko Hekmatyar in Jormungand, Lenalee Lee in D.Gray-man, Akeno Himejima in High School DxD, and Kaori Kanzaki in A Certain Magical Index.
Does Shizuka Itō sing?
Yes, Itō is half of the singing duo Hitoshizuku alongside fellow actress Hitomi Nabatame, in addition to her voice acting career.
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