Rintaro Nishi
Voice ActorRintaro Nishi is a Japanese actor and voice actor, born in Osaka, who voices Yakumo Oomori in Tokyo Ghoul under a stage name; his real name is Kazuaki Kurita.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Nishi voices Yakumo Oomori across Tokyo Ghoul and its prequel OVA Tokyo Ghoul: Jack, the Studio Pierrot productions adapted from Sui Ishida's dark fantasy manga about ghouls hidden inside modern Tokyo. The character is a CCG investigator who appears in the story's academy-set flashback material. It's a supporting credit within a career built mostly on steady, lower-profile acting and voice work.
Career and Notable Roles
Nishi was born in Osaka in 1965 and works under a stage name, with Kazuaki Kurita his given legal name. He is affiliated with the talent agency Office Osawa and has built a career spanning both live-action acting and voice work since the early 1990s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Rintaro Nishi voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
Nishi voices Yakumo Oomori, a CCG investigator who appears in the story's academy-set flashback material, in Tokyo Ghoul. It's one of the recurring supporting parts within Studio Pierrot's adaptation of the series.
Does Rintaro Nishi appear in Tokyo Ghoul: Jack?
Yes, Nishi reprises Yakumo Oomori in Tokyo Ghoul: Jack, the prequel OVA that expands on the CCG academy storyline. It is a companion piece to the main Tokyo Ghoul series.
Is Rintaro Nishi a stage name?
Yes, Rintaro Nishi is a stage name; his given legal name is Kazuaki Kurita. He was born in Osaka in 1965.
What agency is Rintaro Nishi affiliated with?
Nishi is affiliated with the talent agency Office Osawa. His career has run through both live-action acting and voice work.
When did Rintaro Nishi start his acting career?
Nishi has been active in the industry since 1991, building a career on steady, lower-profile acting and voice roles rather than leading parts.
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
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
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- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Sui Ishida.
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