Kiyoyuki Yanada
Voice ActorKiyoyuki Yanada was a Japanese freelance voice actor, formerly with 81 Produce and Kyu Production, who voiced martial-arts ghoul leader Matasaka Kamishiro in the Tokyo Ghoul anime from Studio Pierrot before his death in 2022.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Yanada voiced Matasaka Kamishiro, nicknamed Orca, the former leader of the 6th Ward's ghouls who sheltered a young Rize Kamishiro as his foster daughter while she hid from the organization V. The role called for a commanding, battle-hardened presence befitting a martial artist who trained and toughened the ghouls under his command. Yanada, whose deep voice had already carried decades of authoritative characters, brought that same gravitas to Kamishiro's brief but pivotal appearance.
Career and Notable Roles
Yanada began voice acting in 1987 after auditioning for Shutendouji in Ronin Warriors, and he went on to inherit several parts once played by the late Yō Yoshimura and Kazuyuki Sogabe. He worked as a freelancer after stints with Kyu Production, 81 Produce, and D-COLOR, and he passed away in November 2022 at age 57 during cancer treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kiyoyuki Yanada voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
Yanada voiced Matasaka Kamishiro, nicknamed Orca, the former leader of the 6th Ward's ghouls who sheltered a young Rize Kamishiro as his foster daughter while she hid from the organization V. The role called for a commanding, battle-hardened presence befitting a martial artist.
How did Kiyoyuki Yanada begin his voice acting career?
Yanada began voice acting in 1987 after auditioning for the role of Shutendouji in Ronin Warriors. That audition marked the start of a career lasting until his death in 2022.
What roles did Kiyoyuki Yanada inherit from other voice actors?
Yanada went on to inherit several parts once played by the late Yō Yoshimura and Kazuyuki Sogabe. His deep voice had already carried decades of authoritative characters.
What talent agencies was Kiyoyuki Yanada affiliated with?
Yanada worked as a freelancer after stints with Kyu Production, 81 Produce, and D-COLOR. He had been formerly affiliated with 81 Produce and Kyu Production before going freelance.
When did Kiyoyuki Yanada pass away?
Yanada passed away in November 2022 at age 57 during cancer treatment. His career spanned from 1987 until his death that year.
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