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Emily Neves

Emily Neves

Voice Actor

Emily Neves is an American voice actress who voices Mayu, the woman behind the ghoul identity Nutcracker, in the English dub of Tokyo Ghoul:re, the Studio Pierrot sequel series.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: American
Years Active: 2008-present
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Tokyo Ghoul Role

Neves voices Mayu, whose ghoul persona Nutcracker is tied to a human trafficking operation uncovered during Tokyo Ghoul:re. The character's backstory folds in some of the series' darkest material, and her confrontation with the CCG investigators becomes one of the more disturbing threads in the back half of the story. It is a notably grim part relative to some of the warmer heroines Neves is known for elsewhere.

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Career and Notable Roles

Neves has voiced a wide range of anime heroines, including Kotomi Ichinose in Clannad, Kanade Tachibana in Angel Beats, and Ayase Shinomiya in Guilty Crown. Her other credits include Chelsea in Akame ga Kill!, Umaru Doma in Himouto! Umaru-chan, and Sheffield in the mobile game Azur Lane. She has worked in anime dubbing since 2008.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Emily Neves voice in Tokyo Ghoul:re?

Emily Neves voices Mayu, the woman behind the ghoul identity Nutcracker, in the English dub of Tokyo Ghoul:re. It is a notably grim part relative to some of the warmer heroines Neves is known for elsewhere.

What is Nutcracker's storyline in Tokyo Ghoul:re?

Mayu's ghoul persona Nutcracker is tied to a human trafficking operation uncovered during Tokyo Ghoul:re. Her confrontation with the CCG investigators becomes one of the more disturbing threads in the back half of the story.

What other anime has Emily Neves voiced?

Emily Neves voices Kotomi Ichinose in Clannad and Kanade Tachibana in Angel Beats. She also voices Ayase Shinomiya in Guilty Crown.

Has Emily Neves voiced characters in mobile games?

Yes, Emily Neves voices Sheffield in the mobile game Azur Lane. She has also voiced Chelsea in Akame ga Kill! and Umaru Doma in Himouto! Umaru-chan.

When did Emily Neves start voice acting?

Emily Neves has worked in anime dubbing since 2008. Her role as Mayu in Tokyo Ghoul:re came after a decade of voicing anime heroines.

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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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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