Asami Shimoda
Voice ActorAsami Shimoda is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer whose best-known roles include Len and Rin Kagamine for the Vocaloid Character Vocal Series and the Futami twins in The Idolmaster; in the original Japanese version of Attack on Titan, she voices Survey Corps squad leader Nanaba.
Attack on Titan Role
Asami Shimoda voices Nanaba in the Japanese-language version of Attack on Titan, a seasoned Survey Corps squad leader who fights alongside Mike Zacharius during the anime's early Titan-clearing operations. The character's arc plays out across the original 2013 series and its 2017 second season. It's one of Shimoda's more dramatic anime credits, set against her otherwise idol- and Vocaloid-heavy body of work.
Career and Notable Roles
Shimoda is widely known for voicing the Futami twins in The Idolmaster and for lending her voice to Kagamine Rin and Len in Crypton Future Media's Vocaloid Character Vocal Series. She has also pursued a singing career, releasing a debut mini album in 2010 followed by the maxi single Awake under the 5pb. records label two years later, and voiced Kaori Hanano in the adult game Tayutama.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asami Shimoda's most famous role?
Asami Shimoda is best known for voicing the Futami twins in The Idolmaster and for lending her voice to Kagamine Rin and Len in Crypton Future Media's Vocaloid Character Vocal Series. These roles established her as a major presence in Japan's idol and Vocaloid-adjacent anime scene.
Is Asami Shimoda a singer?
Yes, Shimoda has pursued a singing career alongside voice acting, releasing a debut mini album in 2010 followed by the maxi single Awake under the 5pb. records label in 2012.
Who does Asami Shimoda voice in Attack on Titan?
Asami Shimoda voices Nanaba in the Japanese-language version of Attack on Titan, a seasoned Survey Corps squad leader who fights alongside Mike Zacharius during the anime's early Titan-clearing operations. The character's arc plays out across the original 2013 series and its 2017 second season.
What video game has Asami Shimoda voiced a character in?
Shimoda voiced Kaori Hanano in the adult game Tayutama. It's one of her credits outside her better-known idol and Vocaloid roles.
When did Asami Shimoda start her voice acting career?
Asami Shimoda has been active since 2008. She was born in 1986 in Japan.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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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- Animated byWit Studio
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