Susumu Chiba
Voice ActorSusumu Chiba is a Japanese voice actor, born in 1970, who voices Eld Gin, a member of Levi's elite squad, in Attack on Titan. His four-decade career includes major roles such as Isao Kondo in Gin Tama and Takuma Ichijo in Vampire Knight.
Attack on Titan Role
Chiba voices Eld Gin, the senior-most member of Levi's Special Operations Squad aside from Levi himself, known for his calm competence and mentorship of the newer recruits. The squad's near-total loss during the Female Titan arc, when Annie Leonhart turns on the group inside the forest, makes Eld's death one of the anime's early gut-punch moments. Chiba's voice work anchors the character's brief but memorable presence in the story.
Career and Notable Roles
Chiba has voiced a wide range of characters since the mid-1990s, including Isao Kondo in Gin Tama, Takuma Ichijo in Vampire Knight, and Welkin Gunther in Valkyria Chronicles. He has also voiced Transformers characters such as Jetfire and Wheeljack in the Armada series and Sideways in Cybertron. He is currently affiliated with the talent agency Office Osawa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Susumu Chiba?
Susumu Chiba is a Japanese voice actor born in 1970 with a four-decade career in the industry. In Attack on Titan he voices Eld Gin, a member of Levi's elite Special Operations Squad.
Who does Susumu Chiba voice in Attack on Titan?
Chiba voices Eld Gin, the senior-most member of Levi's squad aside from Levi himself, known for his calm competence and mentorship of newer recruits. The role gives Chiba one of the squad's more grounded, steady personalities.
What happens to Eld Gin in Attack on Titan?
Eld Gin dies during the Female Titan arc when Annie Leonhart turns on Levi's squad inside the forest, one of the anime's early gut-punch moments. Chiba's voice work anchors the character's brief but memorable presence in the story.
What other anime has Susumu Chiba voiced?
Chiba has voiced Isao Kondo in Gin Tama, Takuma Ichijo in Vampire Knight, and Welkin Gunther in Valkyria Chronicles. He has worked across a wide range of characters since the mid-1990s.
What Transformers characters has Susumu Chiba voiced?
Chiba voiced Jetfire and Wheeljack in the Armada series and Sideways in Cybertron. He is currently affiliated with the talent agency Office Osawa.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Attack on Titan anime series, manga, and official materials. Attack on Titan was created by Hajime Isayama, published by Kodansha, and animated by MAPPA and Wit Studio. All rights to Attack on Titan and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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