Kazuhiko Inoue
Voice ActorKazuhiko Inoue is a veteran Japanese voice actor and narrator, working since the early 1970s, who voices Donato Porpora, the sinister ghoul posing as a priest, in Tokyo Ghoul:re.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Inoue voices Donato Porpora in Tokyo Ghoul:re, a formidable ghoul from Russia and member of the Clowns who once disguised himself as a Catholic priest. In that guise he raised young Kotaro Amon, giving the character a disturbing tie to one of the CCG's most idealistic investigators. The role trades on Inoue's long experience voicing commanding, morally complex figures.
Career and Notable Roles
Working since 1973, Inoue is one of anime's most enduring voices, best known as Kakashi Hatake in Naruto and Kars in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. His catalogue spans decades, from Anthony Brown in the classic Candy Candy and Jerid Messa from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam through to Gildarts Clive in Fairy Tail, Toichirou Suzuki in Mob Psycho 100, and Yoriichi Tsugikuni in Demon Slayer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kazuhiko Inoue voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
Inoue voices Donato Porpora in Tokyo Ghoul:re, a formidable ghoul from Russia and member of the Clowns who once disguised himself as a Catholic priest. In that guise he raised young Kotaro Amon, tying the character to one of the CCG's investigators.
What is Kazuhiko Inoue best known for?
Inoue is best known as Kakashi Hatake in Naruto and Kars in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Those two roles anchor one of anime's most enduring voice careers.
How long has Kazuhiko Inoue been voice acting?
Inoue was born in 1954 and has been working since 1973, making him one of anime's most enduring voices. His decades-long career spans multiple generations of anime production.
What other anime roles has Kazuhiko Inoue played?
Inoue has voiced Gildarts Clive in Fairy Tail, Toichirou Suzuki in Mob Psycho 100, and Yoriichi Tsugikuni in Demon Slayer. These roles span his career from established franchises to more recent hits.
What classic anime roles did Kazuhiko Inoue voice earlier in his career?
Earlier in his career, Inoue voiced Anthony Brown in the classic Candy Candy and Jerid Messa in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Both credits date back decades in his catalogue.
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