Connie Springer in Attack on Titan is voiced by Hiro Shimono in the Japanese version and Clifford Chapin in the English dub. Both actors bring an energetic, earnest quality to Connie’s upbeat and sometimes naive personality, making the character feel genuinely warm and grounded among the Survey Corps’ more intense members.
Hiro Shimono (Japanese Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
April 21, 1980
About Hiro
Hiro Shimono (下野 紘) is a Japanese voice actor and singer born in Tokyo, Japan, affiliated with I’m Enterprise. He made his debut in the voice acting industry in 2001 and has since built one of the most recognizable careers in anime dubbing, consistently taking on roles that require a balance of comedic timing and genuine emotional depth. His voice has a naturally youthful, bright quality that makes him particularly well-suited to energetic, good-natured characters.
As Connie Springer in Attack on Titan, Shimono voiced the character across every season of the anime as well as numerous films, OVAs, and video game adaptations — a span of over a decade of work on the franchise. Connie is upbeat, occasionally naive, and deeply loyal, and Shimono’s ability to shift between lighthearted banter and moments of raw emotional pain gave the character a compelling arc across the full run of the series.
Beyond Attack on Titan, Shimono has become widely recognized for roles in several major anime franchises. His performance as Zenitsu Agatsuma in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in particular drew widespread attention for its demanding vocal range, requiring Shimono to voice a character who oscillates rapidly between comedic cowardice and intense, focused combat. He is also an active singer, having released music through his career alongside his voice work.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan
Career Highlights
- Connie Springer – Attack on Titan
- Zenitsu Agatsuma – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Dabi – My Hero Academia
- Keima Katsuragi – The World God Only Knows
- Akihisa Yoshii – Baka and Test
- Hanzō Urushihara – The Devil Is a Part-Timer!
- Rex – Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Selected, Chronological Highlights)
- 2002 – RahXephon as Ayato Kamina
- 2008 – Inazuma Eleven as Shinichi Handa
- 2010 – Baka and Test as Akihisa Yoshii
- 2010 – Yosuga no Sora as Haruka Kasugano
- 2010 – The World God Only Knows as Keima Katsuragi
- 2013 – Attack on Titan as Connie Springer
- 2013 – The Devil Is a Part-Timer! as Hanzō Urushihara
- 2015 – Ace of Diamond as Norifumi Kawakami
- 2019 – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba as Zenitsu Agatsuma
- 2019 – My Hero Academia as Dabi
- 2020 – Black Clover as Nacht Faust
Video Games (Selected)
- Attack on Titan (2016) as Connie Springer
- Attack on Titan 2 (2018) as Connie Springer
- Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains (2015) as Connie Springer
- Attack on Titan: Escape from Certain Death (2017) as Connie Springer
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2 as Rex
Critical Reception
Hiro Shimono’s performance as Connie Springer has been consistently well-regarded by fans of the series, with his natural comedic delivery helping to make Connie a beloved supporting character throughout the run of the show. His work across the full franchise — from the original 2013 anime through to the Final Season films — is documented on MyAnimeList, where Connie has accumulated a strong fanbase. Shimono’s broader reputation as one of the most versatile voice actors working in anime today lends additional weight to his portrayal of the character’s emotional journey.
Clifford Chapin (English Voice Actor)
About Clifford
Clifford Chapin is an American voice actor based in the dubbing industry, best known for his work on Funimation productions. He has built a steady career across anime, video games, and animation, with a particular strength in roles that require a mix of energetic enthusiasm and dramatic sincerity. His voice carries a youthful, approachable tone that translates well into characters who are defined by loyalty and heart.
Chapin has voiced Connie Springer in the English dub of Attack on Titan continuously from 2013 through to the conclusion of the series in 2023, making it one of the longest-running roles of his career. His consistent presence in the role across all seasons, OVAs, and compilation films allowed him to develop Connie’s voice in a natural and cohesive way as the character matured across the story.
Outside of Attack on Titan, Chapin is perhaps most widely recognized for voicing Katsuki Bakugo in My Hero Academia, a dramatically different character that showcases his range — moving from Connie’s warmth and humor to Bakugo’s explosive aggression. He has also voiced lead roles in several other notable Funimation titles.
Career Highlights
- Connie Springer – Attack on Titan
- Katsuki Bakugo – My Hero Academia
- Kirito Kamui – Psycho-Pass 2
- Hideyoshi Nagachika – Tokyo Ghoul
- Raishin Akabane – Unbreakable Machine-Doll
- Harutora Tsuchimikado – Tokyo Ravens
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Voice Acting)
- 2013–2023 – Attack on Titan as Connie Springer
- 2014 – Good Luck Girl! as Keita Tsuwabuki
- 2014 – Robotics;Notes as Kaito Yashio
- 2014 – Red Data Girl as Ichijō Takayanagi
- 2014 – A Certain Scientific Railgun S as Kenji Madarame
- 2014 – Unbreakable Machine-Doll as Raishin Akabane
- 2014 – Black Butler as Charles Grey
- 2015 – Laughing Under the Clouds as Mutsuki Ashiya
- 2015 – Attack on Titan: Junior High as Connie Springer
- 2015 – Tokyo Ravens as Harutora Tsuchimikado
- 2015 – Tokyo Ghoul √A as Hideyoshi Nagachika
- 2015 – Psycho-Pass 2 as Kirito Kamui
- 2016 – My Hero Academia as Katsuki Bakugo
Critical Reception
Clifford Chapin’s English dub performance as Connie Springer has been well-received by fans of the dubbed version of Attack on Titan, with his consistent delivery across the full run of the series earning him recognition as a reliable presence in the cast. His casting is documented across the series’ full run on IMDb and on MyAnimeList. Chapin’s ability to balance Connie’s lighter comedic moments with the character’s more serious later story beats has been noted as a strong aspect of the English dub’s overall quality.
