Yūki Kaji
Voice ActorYūki Kaji is a prolific Japanese voice actor, actor, and singer who voices Aogiri Tree fighter Ayato Kirishima in the Tokyo Ghoul anime, produced by Studio Pierrot.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Kaji voices Ayato Kirishima, the younger brother of Touka Kirishima and a proud member of the Aogiri Tree who goes by the alias Black Rabbit. Ayato first appears in Episode 9 of the anime, adapting his manga debut from Chapter 50, and spends the story's early arcs as a hardened rival to Ken Kaneki before drifting toward the human-ghoul resistance group Goat. Kaji gives the character a sharp, aggressive edge in his early scenes that gradually softens as Ayato's loyalties shift.
Career and Notable Roles
Kaji is one of the most recognizable voices in modern anime, best known worldwide as Eren Yeager, the volatile lead of Attack on Titan, and as the demon-slaying knight Meliodas in The Seven Deadly Sins. His fast rise through leading-man roles has earned him repeated recognition at the Seiyu Awards, and he has kept up a parallel career as a singer alongside his acting work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yuki Kaji voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
Kaji voices Ayato Kirishima, the younger brother of Touka Kirishima and a member of the Aogiri Tree who goes by the alias Black Rabbit. Ayato first appears in Episode 9 of the anime as a hardened rival to Ken Kaneki.
What is Yuki Kaji best known for?
Kaji is best known worldwide as Eren Yeager, the volatile lead of Attack on Titan. It stands as the role that made him one of the most recognizable voices in modern anime.
What other major anime role has Yuki Kaji played?
Kaji also voices Meliodas, the demon-slaying knight who leads the cast of The Seven Deadly Sins. The role came during his fast rise through leading-man parts in anime.
Has Yuki Kaji won any awards?
Yes, Kaji has earned repeated recognition at the Seiyu Awards over the course of his career. That recognition tracks his rapid climb into leading anime roles.
Is Yuki Kaji also a singer?
Yes, Kaji has kept up a parallel career as a singer alongside his voice acting work. He has been active in the industry since 2004.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Tokyo Ghoul anime series, manga, and official materials. Tokyo Ghoul was created by Sui Ishida, published by Shueisha, and animated by Studio Pierrot. All rights to Tokyo Ghoul and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created bySui Ishida
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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