Daisuke Kishio
Voice ActorMie Prefecture native Daisuke Kishio works as a voice actor, singer, and narrator in the Japanese anime industry, and he plays Nimura Furuta, later unmasked as Kichimura Washuu, in the Japanese-language version of Tokyo Ghoul:re from Studio Pierrot.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Kishio voices Nimura Furuta in Tokyo Ghoul:re, a Quinx Squad-adjacent CCG investigator whose harmless, bumbling exterior hides his real identity as Kichimura Washuu, the driving force behind much of the story's late-series chaos. Playing a character who swings between comic relief and calculated menace draws on the same vocal range Kishio has used across decades of anime, game, and radio work. The part places him among the Japanese cast members handling Tokyo Ghoul's more villainous turns.
Career and Notable Roles
Outside the Tokyo Ghoul franchise, Kishio has built a long resume in genre anime and games. He is the Japanese voice of Jet the Hawk from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and Loke from Fairy Tail, and he stepped into the Dragon Ball universe as Cabba during Dragon Ball Super. Cycling drama Yowamushi Pedal cast him as Junta Teshima, while the Danganronpa game series gave him the role of Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu. He is affiliated with Aoni Production and has picked up multiple Seiyu Award nominations for both leading and supporting work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Daisuke Kishio voice in Tokyo Ghoul:re?
Daisuke Kishio voices Nimura Furuta in the Japanese-language version of Tokyo Ghoul:re, a Quinx Squad-adjacent CCG investigator whose harmless exterior hides his real identity as Kichimura Washuu. Washuu becomes the driving force behind much of the story's late-series chaos.
What other anime has Daisuke Kishio voiced?
Daisuke Kishio is the Japanese voice of Jet the Hawk in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and Loke in Fairy Tail. He also voices Junta Teshima in the cycling drama Yowamushi Pedal.
Has Daisuke Kishio voiced a character in Dragon Ball?
Yes, Daisuke Kishio stepped into the Dragon Ball universe as Cabba during Dragon Ball Super. That role sits alongside his long resume in genre anime and video games, including Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu in the Danganronpa game series.
What talent agency is Daisuke Kishio affiliated with?
Daisuke Kishio is affiliated with Aoni Production. He has picked up multiple Seiyu Award nominations for both leading and supporting work.
When did Daisuke Kishio start his voice acting career?
Daisuke Kishio has been active as a voice actor, singer, and narrator since 1996. He was born in Mie Prefecture in 1974.
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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