Clifford Chapin
Voice ActorVoice actor and director Clifford Chapin, born in early 1988, works primarily in English-language anime dubbing and voices Hideyoshi "Hide" Nagachika in Tokyo Ghoul, the Studio Pierrot series adapted from Sui Ishida's manga.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Chapin voices Hide, Ken Kaneki's cheerful best friend, across the Tokyo Ghoul anime and its second season, Tokyo Ghoul √A. Hide's growing suspicion about Kaneki's transformation and his own eventual grim fate give the character an outsized emotional pull for a supporting role. Chapin's performance keeps Hide grounded and likable even as the story around him grows darker.
Career and Notable Roles
Chapin has become a familiar name in modern anime dubbing, voicing Katsuki Bakugo in My Hero Academia and Connie Springer in Attack on Titan across their long broadcast runs. Netflix's 2019 redub of Neon Genesis Evangelion cast him as Kaworu Nagisa, and he plays Cabba in the Dragon Ball Xenoverse and Dragon Ball Legends games. Alongside acting, he has worked as a voice director on numerous anime titles since breaking into the industry in 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Clifford Chapin voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
Clifford Chapin voices Hideyoshi Hide Nagachika, Ken Kaneki's cheerful best friend, across the Tokyo Ghoul anime and its second season, Tokyo Ghoul root A. His performance keeps Hide grounded and likable even as the story around him grows darker.
What happens to Hide in Tokyo Ghoul?
Hide's growing suspicion about Kaneki's transformation drives much of his arc, and it leads to his own eventual grim fate. That emotional pull gives Hide an outsized impact for a supporting character.
What other anime has Clifford Chapin been in?
Clifford Chapin voices Katsuki Bakugo in My Hero Academia and Connie Springer in Attack on Titan. Netflix's 2019 redub of Neon Genesis Evangelion also cast him as Kaworu Nagisa.
Does Clifford Chapin work as a voice director too?
Yes, alongside acting, Clifford Chapin has worked as a voice director on numerous anime titles since breaking into the industry in 2013. He also voices Cabba in the Dragon Ball Xenoverse and Dragon Ball Legends games.
When was Clifford Chapin born?
Clifford Chapin was born in early 1988. He broke into the anime dubbing industry in 2013 and has worked steadily since.
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