One of the most eagerly awaited releases of the year, *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, has finally arrived, bringing with it a rich and compelling narrative. With a sprawling campaign, the game features a diverse cast of characters, each brought to life by talented voice actors. Here’s a comprehensive look at the major voice actors and the full cast list for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
All Major Voice Actors & Cast List for Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Masumi Tsunoda as Naoe
The heart of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is Naoe, a protagonist who learns crucial skills from her father to combat Oda Nobunaga’s invading forces. As a member of the Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins, she forms alliances to fight against the oppressors of her land.
Masumi Tsunoda lends her voice to Naoe. Although her voice acting credits are limited, Tsunoda has made her mark in live-action with roles in the action thriller Yakuza Princess and an appearance on NCIS: Hawaiʻi.
Tongayi Chirisa as Yasuke
Yasuke, initially aligned with Oda Nobunaga, joins Naoe on her quest after realizing the destructive path his lord is on. As a skilled samurai, his abilities are invaluable to the cause.
Tongayi Chirisa voices Yasuke, bringing a dynamic presence to the character. While his voice acting experience is mostly seen in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts as Cheetor, Chirisa has notable roles in The Jim Gaffigan Show and Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past.
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Mackenyu as Gennojo
Naoe and Yasuke seek assistance from allies like Gennojo, a thief with a penchant for drinking. Though lacking the combat prowess of his companions, his willingness to help is crucial.
Mackenyu, known for his role as Roronora Zoro in Netflix's live-action One Piece, voices Gennojo. His experience in Japanese projects adds depth to his performance in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Hiro Kanagawa as Oda Nobunaga
Oda Nobunaga, the central antagonist, believes he knows what’s best for Japan and invades the Iga Province, sparking fierce resistance from the assassins.
Hiro Kanagawa's powerful voice brings Oda Nobunaga to life. With an impressive resume including Shōgun, Smallville, Legends of Tomorrow, and voicing Reed Richards in Fantastic Four: World’s Greatest Heroes, Kanagawa adds significant gravitas to the role.
Additional Assassin’s Creed Shadows Voice Actors
While the main characters draw much attention, Assassin’s Creed Shadows features a robust ensemble of additional voice actors, enhancing the game's immersive world. Here are some other notable voices and their characters:
- Peter Shinkoda as Fujibayashi Nagato
- Yoshiro Kono as Momochi Sandayu
- David Sakurai as Ashikaga Yoshiaki
And that concludes the major voice actors and cast list for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For those looking to dive deeper into the game, here’s how to add animals to the Hideout in this Ubisoft title.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
