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Takehito Koyasu

Voice Actor

Takehito Koyasu is a veteran Japanese voice actor who voices Zeke Jaeger, the Beast Titan, in Attack on Titan. Active since the late 1980s, he founded and leads his own talent agency, T's Factory.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 1988-present
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Attack on Titan Role

Koyasu voices Zeke Jaeger, Eren's half-brother and the wielder of the Beast Titan, one of the Nine Titans central to the series' late-story conflict. Zeke's ideology, his fraught relationship with Eren, and his role in the Marley arc make him one of Attack on Titan's most morally complex antagonists. Koyasu brings decades of experience playing commanding, ambiguous characters to the role, carrying Zeke from his reveal through the franchise's climactic final season.

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Career and Notable Roles

Koyasu has voiced a wide range of anime characters since 1988, frequently cast as suave, commanding, or villainous figures. He has taken over a number of roles originally played by the late Kaneto Shiozawa, and his son, Koki Koyasu, has also followed him into voice acting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who did Takehito Koyasu voice?

Takehito Koyasu voices Zeke Jaeger, Eren's half-brother and wielder of the Beast Titan, in Attack on Titan. Zeke is one of the Nine Titans central to the series' late-story conflict.

What kind of characters does Takehito Koyasu usually play?

Since debuting in 1988, Koyasu has frequently been cast as suave, commanding, or villainous figures. That range suits Zeke Jaeger, one of Attack on Titan's most morally complex antagonists.

Does Takehito Koyasu run his own talent agency?

Yes, Koyasu founded and leads his own talent agency, T's Factory. He has been active in the industry since 1988.

Whose voice roles has Takehito Koyasu taken over?

Koyasu has taken over a number of roles originally played by the late Kaneto Shiozawa. He brings decades of experience playing commanding, ambiguous characters to those parts.

Is Takehito Koyasu's son also a voice actor?

Yes, his son Koki Koyasu has also followed him into voice acting. Takehito Koyasu was born in 1967.

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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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