Nobunaga Shimazaki
Voice actor in anime and video games
Voice actor in anime and video games
Born in Japan, pursued a career in voice acting after completing education in the arts. Provided voices for various characters in popular anime series and video games. Gained recognition for performances in leading roles, showcasing a range of emotions and character dynamics. Became a prominent figure in the voice acting community, participating in multiple productions.
Voiced Gojou Satoru in 'Jujutsu Kaisen'
Voiced Yuri Katsuki in 'Yuri on Ice'
Voiced Kirito in 'Sword Art Online'
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