Katsuyuki Konishi
Voice ActorKatsuyuki Konishi is a Japanese voice actor from Wakayama, represented by Ken Production, who plays CCG investigator Kotaro Amon across both Tokyo Ghoul and Tokyo Ghoul:re.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Konishi voices Kotaro Amon, a Rank 1 anti-ghoul investigator whose strong sense of justice drives much of his arc across both Tokyo Ghoul and its sequel Tokyo Ghoul:re. Amon starts out as a dedicated CCG officer hunting ghouls before a pivotal encounter leaves him transformed into a half-ghoul himself, complicating his loyalties. Konishi carries the character's shift from rigid idealism toward a more conflicted identity across the two series.
Career and Notable Roles
Konishi broke into the industry as Volfogg in GaoGaiGar and became one of anime's most versatile leading men over the following decades. Gurren Lagann fans know him as the fiery Kamina, while Fairy Tail viewers recognize him as Laxus Dreyar; more recently he voiced Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer and Diavolo in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind. His long-running Bleach credits include both Keigo Asano and Shuhei Hisagi, and he took home Best Supporting Actor at the 2015 Seiyu Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Katsuyuki Konishi voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
Konishi voices Kotaro Amon, a Rank 1 anti-ghoul investigator who appears across both Tokyo Ghoul and its sequel Tokyo Ghoul:re. Amon starts out as a dedicated CCG officer before a pivotal encounter leaves him transformed into a half-ghoul himself.
What other anime characters has Katsuyuki Konishi voiced?
Konishi is known for voicing Kamina in Gurren Lagann and Laxus Dreyar in Fairy Tail. He broke into the industry playing Volfogg in GaoGaiGar.
What role does Katsuyuki Konishi play in Demon Slayer and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Konishi voices Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer and Diavolo in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind. Both roles came later in a career built on versatile leading-man parts.
What Bleach characters does Katsuyuki Konishi voice?
Konishi's long-running Bleach credits include both Keigo Asano and Shuhei Hisagi. He has voiced both characters across the franchise's run.
Has Katsuyuki Konishi won any acting awards?
Konishi took home Best Supporting Actor at the 2015 Seiyu Awards. He is represented by the Ken Production talent agency, based out of Wakayama.
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