Kana Hanazawa
Voice ActorKana Hanazawa is a Japanese voice actress, singer and actress who gave voice to Rize Kamishiro in the original Tokyo Ghoul anime, the character whose fateful encounter with Kaneki sets the story in motion.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Hanazawa voiced Rize Kamishiro in the first Tokyo Ghoul series, the mysterious, bookish woman whose attack on Ken Kaneki and the emergency organ transplant that follows turn him into a half-ghoul, setting the entire plot in motion. Though Rize appears only briefly in the present-day story, flashbacks and hallucinations keep the character central to Kaneki's psychology across the show. Hanazawa's performance helped establish the character's unsettling calm beneath a seemingly ordinary exterior.
Career and Notable Roles
Active since her 2003 debut, Hanazawa ranks among anime's most decorated vocal performers. She picked up a Best Supporting Actress win at the 2015 Seiyu Awards and took Best Voice Actress honors at the Newtype Anime Awards in 2015, 2017, and 2018. She has also worked as a singer, releasing her debut single "Hoshizora Destination" through Aniplex and Sony Music Japan in 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kana Hanazawa voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
Hanazawa voiced Rize Kamishiro in the first Tokyo Ghoul series, the mysterious, bookish woman whose attack on Ken Kaneki and the emergency organ transplant that follows turn him into a half-ghoul.
Who is Kana Hanazawa?
Kana Hanazawa is a Japanese voice actress, singer and actress, born in 1989, active since her 2003 debut.
What awards has Kana Hanazawa won?
Hanazawa won Best Supporting Actress at the 2015 Seiyu Awards and took Best Voice Actress honors at the Newtype Anime Awards in 2015, 2017 and 2018.
Is Kana Hanazawa also a singer?
Hanazawa released her debut single, "Hoshizora Destination," through Aniplex and Sony Music Japan in 2012, alongside her voice acting career.
How much does Rize Kamishiro appear in Tokyo Ghoul?
Rize appears only briefly in the present-day story, but flashbacks and hallucinations keep the character central to Kaneki's psychology across the show.
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