Clifford Chapin
Voice ActorClifford Chapin is an American actor and director for anime dubs, born January 29, 1988, best known to Evangelion fans as the voice of Kaworu Nagisa in the show's 2019 Netflix redub.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Chapin voices Kaworu Nagisa, the mysterious Fifth Child and final Angel, in Netflix's 2019 English redub of Neon Genesis Evangelion and its accompanying film adaptations. He has spoken publicly about how much the character and the franchise meant to him personally, calling the casting a long-held dream come true. His take on Kaworu introduced the character to a new generation of viewers who discovered the series through streaming.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Evangelion, Chapin is known for playing Katsuki Bakugo in My Hero Academia, Connie Springer in Attack on Titan, and Hideyoshi Nagachika in Tokyo Ghoul, and he led the cast as Raishin Akabane in Unbreakable Machine-Doll and Harutora Tsuchimikado in Tokyo Ravens. He has also moved into directing, helming English dub productions such as Darling in the Franxx, SSSS.Gridman, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did Clifford Chapin voice?
Chapin is known for playing Katsuki Bakugo in My Hero Academia, Connie Springer in Attack on Titan, and Hideyoshi Nagachika in Tokyo Ghoul, and he led casts as Raishin Akabane in Unbreakable Machine-Doll and Harutora Tsuchimikado in Tokyo Ravens. These roles are part of a résumé built since 2013 in English-language anime dubbing.
What is Clifford Chapin best known for?
Chapin voices Kaworu Nagisa, the mysterious Fifth Child and final Angel, in Netflix's 2019 English redub of Neon Genesis Evangelion and its accompanying film adaptations. His casting introduced the character to a new generation of viewers who discovered the series through streaming.
What anime has Clifford Chapin directed?
Chapin has moved into directing English dub productions, helming titles such as Darling in the Franxx, SSSS.Gridman, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. His directing work sits alongside his continued voice acting career.
When did Clifford Chapin start voice acting?
Clifford Chapin, born January 29, 1988, has worked in anime dubbing since 2013. His career has included both lead voice roles and dub direction work.
Why is Clifford Chapin's role as Kaworu Nagisa special to him?
Chapin has spoken publicly about how much the character and the Evangelion franchise meant to him personally, calling the casting a long-held dream come true. He has described landing the role as one of the most meaningful moments of his career.
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