The 15 Greatest English Anime Voice Actors Of All Time
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The 15 Greatest English Anime Voice Actors Of All Time

Anna Lindwasser
Updated September 20, 2024 96.9K views 15 items
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Vote up the English voice actors who bring all their characters to life with grace and beauty.

If you're a die-hard otaku who can't get enough of Japanese animation, then you know how important English voice actors are in bringing your favorite characters to life. It's fine to be a fan of subtitles or a dub fan who prefers watching anime in their native language. Either way, the voice actors who lend their talents to English-dubbed anime deserve a lot of credit. They make anime more accessible and sometimes transform preexisting characters. From beloved TV series to movies and more, we're celebrating those iconic talents behind our favorite anime offerings with this list of the best English anime voice actors.

When it comes to English anime adaptions and ranking the famous voice actors behind them, there are a few key factors one might want to consider. First and foremost, we're looking at the ability to capture the essence of the original Japanese performance while adding their own unique flair. Whether it's bringing out the intensity of a battle scene or delivering a heartfelt monologue, the top voice actors can truly make you feel like you're right there alongside the cast of characters on screen.

Of course, versatility is another important aspect to consider for any cartoon voice actor. Great English anime dubbers should be able to tackle a wide range of roles, from the stoic hero to the quirky sidekick, rather than always using the same voices. Being able to adapt to different genres and styles shows true talent and dedication to their craft, helping to bring any and all scripts to life. And let's not forget about the impact that English voice acting has had on the anime community as a whole, be it the American/English-speaking audience and beyond. Who are the best English anime voice actors? With so much top-notch talent out there, it's hard to decide, but Wendee Lee and Vic Mignogna are some of the hottest, most popular talents in the biz.

There are many more beside those two, and they'll definitely spice up your next Netflix anime binge night. Make your voice heard, and vote for your favorites below (or feel free to downvote anyone who you feel doesn't compare). Let's dive into the rankings and see which English anime voice actors come out on top!

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    Christopher Sabat

    Christopher Sabat

    Christopher Sabat is a prolific voice actor and director; he notably directed the cast of Dragon Ball Z. When he isn't involved in voice acting, he plays video games, creates electronic music, and hangs out with his family.

    Notable Roles: All Might - My Hero Academia,  Garterbelt - Panty & Stocking, Alex Louis Armstrong - Fullmetal Alchemist, Vegeta - Dragon Ball Z, Roronoa Zoro - One Piece

    • Age: 52
    • Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
    1,997 votes
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    Johnny Yong Bosch

    Johnny Yong Bosch

    Rather than sticking solely to anime, Johnny Yong Bosch takes on live action roles too. He portrayed Adam Park, the second Black Ranger in the American version of Power Rangers. Outside of acting, Bosch plays guitar and sings in the rock band Eyeshine. 

    Notable Roles: Makoto Tachibana - Free!, Lelouch Lamperouge - Code Geass, Ichigo Kurosaki - Bleach, Shotaro Kaneda - Akira, Vash the Stampede - Trigun

    • Age: 49
    • Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
    1,541 votes
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    Colleen Clinkenbeard

    Colleen Clinkenbeard

    Colleen Clinkenbeard was introduced to anime voice acting by fellow actress Laura Bailey. In 2013, Clinkenbeard's role as Hana from Wolf Children won her the People's Choice Award for Best Female Lead Vocal Performance. If she wasn't involved with anime, the actress says she'd study neuropsychology.

    Notable Roles: Ezra Scarlet - Fairy Tail,  Rachel Moore - Case Closed, Hana - Wolf Children, Monkey D. Luffy - One Piece, Riza Hawkeye - Fullmetal Alchemist

     

    • Age: 45
    • Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    1,391 votes
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    J. Michael Tatum

    J. Michael Tatum

    Funimation employee J. Michael Tatum contributes both his voice acting and directing talents to the company. With some exceptions, his roles tend to involve nerdy characters. 

    Notable Roles: Rei Ryuugazaki - Free!, Kraft Lawrence - Spice & Wolf, Rintaro Okabe - Steins;Gate, Erwin Smith - Attack on Titan, Tenya Iida - My Hero Academia

    • Age: 48
    • Birthplace: Texas, USA, McKinney
    1,218 votes
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    Todd Haberkorn

    Todd Haberkorn

    Todd Haberkorn is an actor, director, and producer who lives in Los Angeles, CA. In addition to providing voices for anime and video game roles, he also runs Habertat, a private recording studio that services a variety of clients, including Funimation,

    Notable Roles: Tsukune Aono - Rosario + Vampire, Allen Walker - D.Gray-man, Natsu Dragneel - Fairy Tail, Kimihiro Watanuki - xxxHolic, Death the Kid - Soul Eater

    • Age: 42
    • Birthplace: Arlington, Texas, USA
    1,276 votes
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    Cherami Leigh

    Cherami Leigh

    Though she's well known for her anime work, Cherami Leigh acts in a variety of mediums. She's been in live-action shows, and she does promotional work for Radio Disney.

    Notable Roles: Asuna Yuuki - Sword Art Online, Airi Katagiri - ERASED, Sailor Venus - Sailor Moon, Lucy Heartfilia - Fairy Tail, Sae Kashiwagi - Peach Girl

    • Age: 36
    • Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA
    1,221 votes
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