Katsunosuke Hori
Voice ActorKatsunosuke Hori is a veteran Japanese actor and narrator, active since the late 1950s, who voices Tsuneyoshi Washu, the CCG Chairman later revealed to be a ghoul, in Tokyo Ghoul:re.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Hori provides the Japanese voice of Tsuneyoshi Washu in Tokyo Ghoul:re, the sitting Chairman of the CCG whose calm authority masks a shocking secret: he is later exposed as a ghoul disguised as a human official. Casting a veteran actor known for gravitas in the part fits the character's position at the top of the anti-ghoul organization. Washu's reveal becomes one of the sequel's major turning points for the CCG storyline.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in 1941 and working since 1959, Hori is a longtime member of the 81 Produce talent agency and one of Japanese dubbing's most established voices. He has provided the Japanese dub voice for Western actors including Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Jon Voight and Charles Dance, and was the first Japanese dubbing artist to voice a young Harrison Ford and Alain Delon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Katsunosuke Hori voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
Hori provides the Japanese voice of Tsuneyoshi Washu in Tokyo Ghoul:re, the sitting Chairman of the CCG who is later exposed as a ghoul disguised as a human official. The reveal becomes one of the sequel's major turning points for the CCG storyline.
When did Katsunosuke Hori begin his acting career?
Hori was born in 1941 and has been working since 1959, making him one of Japanese dubbing's most established voices. He is a longtime member of the 81 Produce talent agency.
What Hollywood actors has Katsunosuke Hori dubbed in Japanese?
Hori has provided the Japanese dub voice for Western actors including Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Jon Voight and Charles Dance. His long career dubbing prominent Hollywood stars runs alongside his anime work.
What is Katsunosuke Hori known for as a dubbing pioneer?
Hori was the first Japanese dubbing artist to voice a young Harrison Ford and Alain Delon. That distinction sits among the achievements of his decades-long dubbing career.
What talent agency represents Katsunosuke Hori?
Hori is a longtime member of the 81 Produce talent agency, one of Japan's major voice acting agencies. His affiliation there has spanned his career since 1959.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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
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- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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