Yū Shimamura
Voice ActorYu Shimamura is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Ken Production, best known outside anime for voicing Princess Zelda in modern Legend of Zelda games. In Attack on Titan she voices Annie Leonhart, the Female Titan.
Attack on Titan Role
Shimamura voices Annie Leonhart, a quiet, formidable cadet later revealed to be the Female Titan hunting the Survey Corps during their expedition beyond the Walls. The role requires Shimamura to shift between Annie's guarded, isolated demeanor among her peers and the character's violent, calculating side once her true nature comes out, a duality that became one of the anime's defining early arcs. She has continued voicing Annie through the franchise's later seasons and films.
Career and Notable Roles
Since debuting in the mid-2000s, Shimamura has become widely known for voicing Princess Zelda across recent Legend of Zelda titles and for playing Cure Flora in the Go! Princess Pretty Cure franchise. She was previously represented by Office Kaoru before moving to her current agency, Ken Production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yu Shimamura voice in Attack on Titan?
Yu Shimamura voices Annie Leonhart, a quiet, formidable cadet later revealed to be the Female Titan hunting the Survey Corps. The role requires Shimamura to shift between Annie's guarded demeanor among her peers and the character's violent, calculating side once her true nature comes out.
What is Yu Shimamura best known for outside of Attack on Titan?
Shimamura is widely known for voicing Princess Zelda across recent Legend of Zelda titles. She also plays Cure Flora in the Go! Princess Pretty Cure franchise.
Has Yu Shimamura continued voicing Annie Leonhart in later Attack on Titan seasons?
Yes, Shimamura has continued voicing Annie Leonhart through the franchise's later seasons and films. Annie's early duality as both a guarded cadet and the Female Titan became one of the anime's defining early arcs.
What agency represents Yu Shimamura?
Shimamura is currently represented by Ken Production, after previously being represented by Office Kaoru. She is a Japanese voice actress who debuted in the mid-2000s.
When did Yu Shimamura start her voice acting career?
Shimamura, born in 1985, has been active as a voice actress since 2005. She debuted in the mid-2000s before going on to voice Princess Zelda and Annie Leonhart.
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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- Animated byMAPPA
- Animated byWit Studio
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