Misato Matsuoka
Voice ActorMisato Matsuoka is a Japanese voice actor featured in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" (studio Ufotable), where she voices Shuya Shinazugawa, one of the younger brothers of Sanemi and Genya.
Demon Slayer Role
In "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," Matsuoka voices Shuya Shinazugawa, a young child raised among seven siblings and a loving member of the large Shinazugawa family. Shuya is one of the younger brothers of Sanemi and Genya, and his story turns tragic on the night his mother returns home transformed into a demon; rushing to greet her at the door, he is killed. Matsuoka's performance gives voice to the tender innocence that makes the family's loss so devastating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Misato Matsuoka voice in Demon Slayer?
Misato Matsuoka voices Shuya Shinazugawa in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, produced by studio Ufotable. Shuya is one of the younger brothers of Sanemi and Genya Shinazugawa.
Who is Shuya Shinazugawa in Demon Slayer?
Shuya Shinazugawa, voiced by Misato Matsuoka, is a young child raised among seven siblings and a loving member of the large Shinazugawa family. He is one of the younger brothers of Sanemi and Genya.
What happens to Shuya Shinazugawa in Demon Slayer?
Shuya's story turns tragic on the night his mother returns home transformed into a demon. Rushing to greet her at the door, he is killed, a loss made devastating by his innocence.
Is Shuya Shinazugawa related to Sanemi and Genya?
Yes. The character Misato Matsuoka voices, Shuya Shinazugawa, is one of the younger brothers of Sanemi and Genya within the large Shinazugawa family.
What does Misato Matsuoka bring to her Demon Slayer role?
As Shuya Shinazugawa, Matsuoka gives voice to the tender innocence of a young child. Her performance makes the Shinazugawa family's loss all the more devastating.
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