Character profile
Shotaro Kaneda
金田正太郎
Shoutarou Kaneda is a main character in Akira (1988). This page lists 1 anime and 1 manga, voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch (ENGLISH) and Mitsuo Iwata (JAPANESE).
About Shoutarou Kaneda
Kaneda is a carefree gang-leader who boasts a custom-modified motorcycle. He and Tetsuo have been best friends since early childhood. He is brash and not above teasing Tetsuo despite feeling affection for him as a younger brother. Upon rescuing Kei, Kaneda becomes involved in the activities of her group of anti-government guerillas in hopes of locating Tetsuo.
- Created by
- Katsuhiro Otomo
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 16
- Birthday
- September 5
Shoutarou Kaneda at a glance
Shotaro Kaneda first shows up in our catalog in Akira, from 1988, as a main character.
Where to find Shoutarou Kaneda
In Japanese, Shotaro Kaneda is voiced by Mitsuo Iwata. In English, the role goes to Johnny Yong Bosch.
Quick questions
What anime is Shotaro Kaneda in?
Akira.
Who voices Shotaro Kaneda in English?
Johnny Yong Bosch.
Who is Shotaro Kaneda's Japanese voice actor?
Mitsuo Iwata.
Anime appearances
Series, films and specials featuring this character.
Manga appearances
Manga, light novels and webtoons featuring this character.
Voices behind the character
Voice actors across languages.
