Shinji Kawada
Voice ActorShinji Kawada is a Japanese voice actor, born in 1971, who voices Oluo Bozado, a member of Levi's elite squad, in Attack on Titan. He also works in adult games under the pseudonym Taro Wasshoi.
Attack on Titan Role
Kawada voices Oluo Bozado, one of the four soldiers handpicked for Levi's personal Special Operations Squad. Known for imitating his captain's blunt demeanor, Oluo often undercuts his own tough talk by biting his tongue mid-sentence, giving the character a streak of dark comic relief. The squad's fate during the Female Titan arc makes Kawada's performance part of one of the anime's more devastating early turning points.
Career and Notable Roles
Kawada has worked steadily in anime and video games since 2000, building a career defined by supporting and character roles across a range of genres. Under the pseudonym Taro Wasshoi, he has also voiced characters in adult visual novels and games, a separate credit line he keeps distinct from his mainstream anime work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shinji Kawada?
Shinji Kawada is a Japanese voice actor, born in 1971, who has worked in the industry since 2000. In Attack on Titan he voices Oluo Bozado, a member of Levi's elite Special Operations Squad.
Who does Shinji Kawada voice in Attack on Titan?
Kawada voices Oluo Bozado, one of four soldiers handpicked for Levi's personal squad. Oluo imitates his captain's blunt demeanor but often bites his tongue mid-sentence, giving the character a streak of dark comic relief.
What happens to Oluo Bozado in Attack on Titan?
Oluo Bozado is part of Levi's squad during the Female Titan arc, one of the anime's more devastating early turning points for the group. Kawada's performance is part of that arc's fallout for the Special Operations Squad.
What other roles has Shinji Kawada voiced?
Under the pseudonym Taro Wasshoi, Kawada has voiced characters in adult visual novels and games, a credit line he keeps separate from his mainstream anime work. He has worked steadily across anime and video games since 2000.
When did Shinji Kawada start voice acting?
Kawada has been active in the industry since 2000, building a career on supporting and character roles across a range of genres. He was born in 1971.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Attack on Titan anime series, manga, and official materials. Attack on Titan was created by Hajime Isayama, published by Kodansha, and animated by MAPPA and Wit Studio. All rights to Attack on Titan and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHajime Isayama
- Published byKodansha
- Animated byMAPPA
- Animated byWit Studio
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