Yutaka Nakano
Voice ActorYutaka Nakano is a Japanese actor and voice performer, originally from Kanagawa Prefecture, who voices veteran CCG investigator Yukinori Shinohara in the Tokyo Ghoul anime, produced by Studio Pierrot.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Nakano voices Yukinori Shinohara, a decorated CCG investigator known as 'The Invulnerable Shinohara' for surviving battles that killed many of his peers. Shinohara serves as an academy instructor before returning to field duty at Special Class rank, and he first appears in Episode 9 of the anime, adapted from his manga debut in Chapter 29. Nakano's grounded, world-weary delivery suits a veteran officer who has outlived most of his own generation of investigators.
Career and Notable Roles
Public biographical detail on Nakano's wider career is limited, but the Kanagawa Prefecture native has worked as both a live-action actor and voice actor in Japan across a long career, often taking supporting, authority-figure parts in the mold of Shinohara.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yutaka Nakano voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
Nakano voices Yukinori Shinohara, a decorated CCG investigator known as The Invulnerable Shinohara. Shinohara first appears in Episode 9 of the anime.
Why is Yukinori Shinohara called The Invulnerable Shinohara?
Shinohara earned the nickname for surviving battles that killed many of his fellow CCG investigators. Nakano's grounded, world-weary delivery suits a veteran officer who has outlived most of his own generation.
What rank does Yukinori Shinohara hold in the CCG?
Shinohara serves as an academy instructor before returning to field duty at Special Class rank in Tokyo Ghoul. His return to the field follows his introduction in Episode 9, adapted from Chapter 29 of the manga.
Where is Yutaka Nakano from?
Nakano was born in 1951 and is originally from Kanagawa Prefecture. He has worked as both a live-action actor and voice actor in Japan.
What kind of roles does Yutaka Nakano typically play?
Public biographical detail on Nakano's wider career is limited, but he often takes supporting, authority-figure parts in the mold of Shinohara. That pattern runs across his long career as a Japanese actor and voice performer.
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.
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- Created bySui Ishida
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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