Tomoko Kaneda
Voice ActorTomoko Kaneda is a voice actress and radio host from Yokohama who lends the distinctive high pitch of the female Arrancar Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck in the Studio Pierrot anime Bleach.
Bleach Role
Kaneda plays Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, the former Espada turned ally of Ichigo Kurosaki, giving the character her distinctly high, childlike pitch that fits Nelliel's split personality between a ditzy amnesiac form and a composed warrior. The role showcases the same youthful vocal quality Kaneda is best known for across her career.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in 1973, Kaneda spent over a decade under contract with Aoni Production before going independent in 2011 and later joining Across Entertainment. A graduate of Kanto Gakuin University's architecture program, she is prized for a naturally high pitch that keeps her cast as children and young characters, and she performs with the vocal groups Drops and SD-Children alongside other actresses. Outside voice work she is also active as a radio personality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Tomoko Kaneda voice in Bleach?
Kaneda plays Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, the former Espada turned ally of Ichigo Kurosaki, in Bleach. She gives the character a distinctly high, childlike pitch that fits Nelliel's split personality between a ditzy amnesiac form and a composed warrior.
Who is Tomoko Kaneda?
Tomoko Kaneda is a Japanese voice actress and radio host from Yokohama, born in 1973. She is best known for a naturally high pitch that keeps her cast as children and young characters.
What talent agencies has Tomoko Kaneda worked with?
Kaneda spent over a decade under contract with Aoni Production before going independent in 2011. She later joined Across Entertainment.
What did Tomoko Kaneda study before becoming a voice actress?
Kaneda graduated from Kanto Gakuin University's architecture program. Her career afterward turned instead toward voice acting.
Does Tomoko Kaneda do anything besides voice acting?
Kaneda is also active as a radio personality. She performs with the vocal groups Drops and SD-Children alongside other actresses.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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