Koji Yusa
Voice ActorKoji Yusa is a Japanese freelance voice actor from Kyoto who voiced Aogiri Tree leader Tatara in the Tokyo Ghoul anime, produced by Studio Pierrot.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Yusa voiced Tatara, a masked, white-haired enforcer who answers directly to the One-Eyed King and ranks among Aogiri Tree's top leadership. Tatara originally hails from China and once belonged to a ghoul organization called Chi She Lian before rising within Aogiri's ranks. Yusa gave the character a cold, measured menace fitting one of the story's more dangerous antagonists.
Career and Notable Roles
Yusa has built a long career voicing memorable villains and antiheroes, playing Gin Ichimaru in Bleach, Shadow the Hedgehog in the Sonic franchise, Urataros in Kamen Rider Den-O, and Akira Midousuji in Yowamushi Pedal. He has narrated as well as acted since debuting in the early 1990s, and his freelance status has let him move across anime, tokusatsu, and video games alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Koji Yusa voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
Yusa voiced Tatara, a masked, white-haired enforcer who answers directly to the One-Eyed King and ranks among Aogiri Tree's top leadership. Tatara originally hails from China and once belonged to a ghoul organization called Chi She Lian before rising within Aogiri's ranks.
What anime characters is Koji Yusa best known for?
Yusa is known for playing Gin Ichimaru in Bleach and Shadow the Hedgehog in the Sonic franchise. Both roles are among his long career voicing memorable villains and antiheroes.
What other roles has Koji Yusa voiced across anime and tokusatsu?
Yusa has voiced Urataros in Kamen Rider Den-O and Akira Midousuji in Yowamushi Pedal. These credits show his range across tokusatsu and sports anime.
Where is Koji Yusa from, and when did he start his career?
Koji Yusa is a Japanese freelance voice actor from Kyoto who has been active since debuting in the early 1990s. His freelance status has let him move across anime, tokusatsu, and video games alike.
Does Koji Yusa do narration work in addition to acting?
Yusa has narrated as well as acted throughout his career. His freelance status has allowed him to take on a wide range of projects beyond voice acting alone.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters 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.
Rights holders
- Created bySui Ishida
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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