Shiori Izawa
Voice ActorShiori Izawa is a Japanese voice actress born in 1987 and raised in Saitama Prefecture. She lends her voice to Pochita, the chainsaw devil at the heart of Chainsaw Man, MAPPA's anime adaptation of the manga.
Chainsaw Man Role
Izawa voices Pochita in the original Japanese-language version of Chainsaw Man, the devil who merges with Denji to become the series' chainsaw-wielding protagonist. It is one of her credited anime roles within a voice acting career that began in the mid-2000s. Her work on the character anchors one of the show's most recognizable relationships, that between Denji and Pochita.
Career and Notable Roles
Izawa was born on February 1, 1987, in Saitama Prefecture and began her voice acting career in 2006. She has continued working steadily in anime since then, with her role as Pochita in Chainsaw Man marking one of her better-known credits among international viewers following the series' global success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Shiori Izawa voice in Chainsaw Man?
Izawa voices Pochita, the devil who merges with Denji to become the series' chainsaw-wielding protagonist, in the original Japanese-language version of the show.
Who is Shiori Izawa?
Shiori Izawa is a Japanese voice actress born on February 1, 1987, in Saitama Prefecture. She has worked in the anime industry for close to two decades, with her Chainsaw Man casting as Pochita among her most internationally recognized credits.
When did Shiori Izawa start her voice acting career?
She began voice acting in 2006 and has continued working steadily in anime since then.
What is the relationship between Pochita and Denji in Chainsaw Man?
Pochita is the chainsaw devil who merges with Denji, anchoring one of the series' most recognizable relationships. Izawa voices Pochita in the Japanese original.
How well known is Shiori Izawa outside Japan?
Her role as Pochita became one of her better-known credits among international viewers following Chainsaw Man's global success.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Chainsaw Man anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to MAPPA and the Chainsaw Man Movie Project.
- Game pages: official promotional artwork, credited to the licensed publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Tatsuki Fujimoto.
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