Takahiro Sakurai
Voice ActorOne of Japan's most prolific voice actors, Takahiro Sakurai voices Uta, the reclusive mask maker, in Tokyo Ghoul; his career also spans narration and radio hosting.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Sakurai voices Uta, the tattooed mask maker who runs the HySy ArtMask Studio and crafts the masks worn by the series' ghoul characters, including protagonist Ken Kaneki. Calm and enigmatic on the surface, Uta later proves to be far more dangerous and connected than his quiet workshop persona suggests. The part gave Sakurai a chance to bring his trademark smooth, controlled delivery to a character built almost entirely on hidden depths.
Career and Notable Roles
Sakurai has voiced some of anime's most recognized characters since debuting in the mid-1990s, including Cloud Strife across the Final Fantasy VII compilation, Suzaku Kururugi in Code Geass, and Arataka Reigen from the comedy series Mob Psycho 100. His more recent work includes Giyu Tomioka in Demon Slayer and Suguru Geto in Jujutsu Kaisen, alongside villain turns such as Sasori in Naruto Shippuden and Rohan Kishibe from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. He also serves as the standard Japanese dubbing voice for actor Robert Pattinson.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Takahiro Sakurai voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
Takahiro Sakurai voices Uta, the tattooed mask maker who runs the HySy ArtMask Studio. He crafts the masks worn by the series' ghoul characters, including protagonist Ken Kaneki.
What is Uta like as a character in Tokyo Ghoul?
Uta is calm and enigmatic on the surface, but he later proves to be far more dangerous and connected than his quiet workshop persona suggests. Sakurai brought his trademark smooth, controlled delivery to that hidden depth.
What major anime roles is Takahiro Sakurai known for?
Sakurai has voiced Cloud Strife across the Final Fantasy VII compilation, Suzaku Kururugi in Code Geass, and Arataka Reigen from Mob Psycho 100. He has worked in the industry since debuting in the mid-1990s.
What recent anime has Takahiro Sakurai voiced?
Sakurai's more recent work includes Giyu Tomioka in Demon Slayer and Suguru Geto in Jujutsu Kaisen, alongside villain turns such as Sasori in Naruto Shippuden and Rohan Kishibe from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
Does Takahiro Sakurai dub any live-action actors?
Sakurai serves as the standard Japanese dubbing voice for actor Robert Pattinson. That work sits alongside his long list of anime credits dating back to the mid-1990s.
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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