Megumi Ogata
Voice ActorA veteran Japanese voice actress and singer based in Tokyo, Megumi Ogata is famed for playing Shinji Ikari in the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, and she also appears in the Assassination Classroom voice cast.
Assassination Classroom Role
Ogata is listed among the Japanese voice cast credited on Assassination Classroom, an anime produced by studio Lerche. The specific character has not been confirmed in the material available for this profile. It is a modest credit within a career defined by major leading roles across four decades of anime.
Career and Notable Roles
Ogata is one of anime's most recognizable voices, cast as Shinji Ikari in the landmark series Neon Genesis Evangelion and as Kurama in YuYu Hakusho. Her later credits include Makoto Naegi as well as Nagito Komaeda within the Danganronpa franchise, Sailor Uranus from the Sailor Moon series, Yukito Tsukishiro and Yue in Cardcaptor Sakura, and Yuta Okkotsu in Jujutsu Kaisen. She also performs music under the name em:óu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What anime characters are voiced by Megumi Ogata?
Megumi Ogata has voiced Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion and Kurama in YuYu Hakusho. Her other major roles include Sailor Uranus in the Sailor Moon series and Yuta Okkotsu in Jujutsu Kaisen.
What anime is Megumi Ogata most known for?
Ogata is most famous for playing Shinji Ikari in the landmark series Neon Genesis Evangelion. She is also listed among the Japanese voice cast credited on Assassination Classroom, though her specific character there has not been confirmed.
What other roles has Megumi Ogata played?
Beyond Shinji Ikari, Ogata has voiced Makoto Naegi and Nagito Komaeda within the Danganronpa franchise, as well as Yukito Tsukishiro and Yue in Cardcaptor Sakura. Her career spans four decades of anime work.
Is Megumi Ogata a singer?
Yes, Ogata performs music under the name em:ou in addition to her voice acting work. She is a veteran performer based in Tokyo.
When did Megumi Ogata start voice acting?
Megumi Ogata has been active in the industry since 1992. She was born in 1965 and is one of anime's most recognizable voices across four decades of work.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Assassination Classroom anime series, manga, and official materials. Assassination Classroom was created by Yusei Matsui, published by Shueisha, and animated by Lerche. All rights to Assassination Classroom and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byYusei Matsui
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byLerche
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