Shōya Chiba
Voice ActorShoya Chiba is a Japanese actor and singer who voices Ranta Zenin, a member of the Zenin clan, in the Japanese dub of Jujutsu Kaisen.
Jujutsu Kaisen Role
Chiba voices Ranta Zenin in the original Japanese Jujutsu Kaisen, a member of the Zenin clan who factors into the series' later Culling Game storyline. The part is one entry in a résumé built largely on lead teen and young-adult anime roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shoya Chiba?
Shoya Chiba is a Japanese actor and singer whose career has focused largely on lead teen and young-adult anime roles rather than side characters.
Who does Shoya Chiba voice in Jujutsu Kaisen?
Chiba voices Ranta Zenin in the original Japanese Jujutsu Kaisen, a member of the Zenin clan who factors into the series' later Culling Game storyline.
What other anime has Shoya Chiba appeared in?
Chiba is widely known for playing Shinei Nouzen in the mecha series 86 and Kiyotaka Ayanokoji in Classroom of the Elite. Both are lead roles in popular ongoing anime franchises.
What recent roles has Shoya Chiba played?
More recently, Chiba has voiced Kou Minamoto in Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, along with parts in Wind Breaker and Blue Box.
When did Shoya Chiba begin his acting career?
Chiba was born in 1995 and has been active in the industry since 2004. That means he began acting professionally as a child, years before landing his role in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byGege Akutami
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byMAPPA
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