No-Face (also known as Kaonashi) appears in Spirited Away (千と千尋の神隠し, 2001). Credited cast member with a clear story role. This guide covers who they are, voice credits, and how they fit the film — spoiler-light on top.
Quick information
- Role: Supporting
- Series: Spirited Away (MOVIE, 2001)
- Studio: Studio Ghibli · Director Hayao Miyazaki
- JP voice: Akio Nakamura · EN voice: Bob Bergen
- Also see: All characters · Fact and Spoilers
Who is No-Face?
No-Face is part of the credited ensemble. Viewers meet them through the main plot of Spirited Away — click sibling character pages when a name sticks on a rewatch.
Voice work: Akio Nakamura (EN: Bob Bergen). The film’s tone depends on ensemble reactions as much as lead speeches, so supporting pages stay in the hub cluster on purpose.
If you arrived from the hub Characters tab, you’re in the right place. Heavy plot spoilers that go beyond this character’s lane live on Fact and Spoilers.
Personality
No-Face supports the film’s emotional register — fear, wonder, duty, comedy, or quiet care — through specific scenes rather than long monologues. That’s normal for theatrical anime ensembles: a few sharp beats beat a fake biography.
On rewatch, watch how other characters treat No-Face. Those reactions often tell you more than any exposition dump.
Powers & skills
Supernatural identity and abilities are marked carefully — see spoiler sections and the facts tab for full context.
We don’t invent skill trees the film never shows. If No-Face only has a handful of scenes, this page stays honest about that.
Role in the story
Supports the leads and world. In hub terms, No-Face is why Characters lists more than two faces — Spirited Away is an ensemble world even when the poster sells one hero.
Relationships
- Chihiro Ogino: Sen
- Haku: Nigihayami Kohakunushi
- Yubaba: Supporting
- Zeniba: Supporting
- Lin: Supporting
- Kamaji: Supporting
- Boh: Supporting
- Akio Ogino: Chihiro’s father
- Yuko Ogino: Chihiro’s mother
- Aniyaku: Bathhouse assistant manager
Best moments
Pick the scenes where No-Face changes the room — a look, a refusal, a kindness, a threat. Drop your favorite beat in the comments so the page stays reader-driven.
FAQ
Do I need other films first?
Usually no for No-Face. Franchise crossovers/cameos are optional.
Is No-Face a main character?
Supporting / ensemble.
Where next?
Hub · Characters · Facts
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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirited_Away · https://myanimelist.net/anime/199/Sen_to_Chihiro_no_Kamikakushi/characters · https://myanimelist.net/featured/217/The_Ultimate_Guide_to_Spirited_Away_Characters