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Adam McArthur is a prominent voice in the English dubbing industry, known for his roles as Yuji Itadori in the popular anime series Jujutsu Kaisen and the ambitious Reno Ichikawa in the recent hit Kaiju No. 8.

McArthur has also lent his voice to a range of characters, including Chifuyu Matsuno in Tokyo Revengers and Jouno Saigiku in Bungo Stray Dogs, showcasing a versatile career across various anime titles.

With the second season of Kaiju No. 8 right around the corner, we got a chance to talk to Adam, who provided insight into how he prepared for Reno’s role in the upcoming season and his perspective on the future of the English voice-acting industry as anime’s global reach continues to expand.

Ah: You’ve voiced a variety of anime characters, from Chifuyu Matsuno in Tokyo Revengers to Jouno Saigiku in Bungo Stray Dogs. How do you adapt to such different personalities?...

The Defence Force is reporting for the duty, on the double! The English dub of Kaiju No. 8 returns for Season 2 on Crunchyroll from Saturday, July 19 , thanks to the below cast and crew. Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 English Dub Episode 1 Cast Kafka voiced by Nazeeh Tarsha Narumi voiced by Aaron Dismuke Kikoru voiced by Abigail Blythe Isao voiced by Christopher Wehkamp Eiji voiced by Marcus Stimac Reno voiced by Adam McArthur Iharu voiced by Ben Stegmair Hoshina voiced by Landon McDonald Mina voiced by Katelyn Barr Shinonome voiced by Emi Lo Miyake voiced by Reagan Murdock Tachibana voiced by David Matranga Kurusu voiced by Brandon Acosta Kafka (Child) voiced by Alexis Tipton Mina (Child) voiced by Katelyn Barr Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 English Dub Episode 1 Crew Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Dallas Reid (Jarrod Greene for series) Mixer: Nathanael Harrison Engineer: Victor Acosta Related: Crunchyroll Summer 2025 Dubs Include Gachiakuta...

This week on The Anime Effect: It's our First episode out of Anime Expo 2025! LeAlec and guest host Lena Lemon are joined by Kaiju No. 8 's Adr director Shawn Gann and English Va for Kafka, Nazeeh Tarsha . They reveal who their favorite Kaiju is from the series and their hopes for season 2. In our audio-exclusive episode, we fill you in on the latest news from Anime Expo 2025 and beyond, including the announcement of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 , a new Junji Ito project coming to life, plus other headlines! Then we recommend our favorite anime that keeps us rolling on the floor laughing. Episode 72 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 72 - Nazeeh Tarsha, Shawn Gann on Kaiju No.

Crunchyroll announced that the English dub of Apothecary Diaries season 2 will be streamed on the platform from Jan 24, 2025.

Cast and staff details for the English dub have also been revealed.

Apothecary Diaries season 2 English dub cast includes:

Emi Lo as Maomao Kaiji Tang as Jinshi Bree Han as Xiaolan Monica Piskor as Lingli Jim Foronda as Guen Alex Hom as Gaoshun Molly Zhang as Gyokuyou Naya Moreno as Ailan Giovannie Cruz as Hongniang Monica Rial as Narrator Kelly Greenshield as Guiyuan Suzie Yeung as Shisui Kelsey Cruz as Yinghua Alex Mai as Emperor Wendy Powell as Madam Ciarán Strange as Pairin Trina Nishimura as Lihua Rebecca Danae as Meimei Monica Flatley as Joka Reshel Mae as Lishu Oscar Seung as Ukyou

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Clayton Browning Mixer: William Dewell Engineer: August Cline

The Apothecary Diaries season started airing on Jan 10, 2025. It will run for two consecutive course.

New mysteries and new concoctions await! The English dub of The Apothecary Diaries returns for a second season on Crunchyroll from Friday, January 24 with the below cast and crew for Episode 1. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 English Dub Cast Maomao voiced by Emi Lo Jinshi voiced by Kaiji Tang Xiaolan voiced by Bree Han Lingli voiced by Monica Piskor Guen voiced by Jim Foronda Gaoshun voiced by Alex Hom Gyokuyou voiced by Molly Zhang Ailan voiced by Naya Moreno Hongniang voiced by Giovannie Cruz Narrator voiced by Monica Rial Guiyuan voiced by Kelly Greenshield Shisui voiced by Suzie Yeung Yinghua voiced by Kelsey Cruz Emperor voiced by Alex Mai Madam voiced by Wendy Powell Pairin voiced by Ciaran Strange Lihua voiced by Trina Nishimura Meimei voiced by Rebecca Danae Joka voiced by Monica Flatley Lishu voiced by Reshel Mae Ukyou voiced by Oscar Seung The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 English Dub Crew...

Can we interest you in a refreshing romance that'll leave you bubbling with delight? The English dub of Honey Lemon Soda begins streaming on Crunchyroll from Wednesday, January 22 with the below cast and crew for Episode 1! Honey Lemon Soda English Dub Cast Uka voiced by Monica Flatley Kai voiced by Chris Hackney Ayumi voiced by Celeste Perez Satoru voiced by Kieran Regan Tomoya voiced by Landon McDonald Remi voiced by Katie Wetch Tonbo voiced by Conner Allison Abe voiced by Adrian Godinez Mizoguchi voiced by Anthony Bowling Uka's Mom voiced by Kristin Payne Uka's Dad voiced by David Matranga Remi's Female Friend voiced by Kayla Temshiv Remi's Male Friends voiced by Ethan Condon, Mauricio Ortiz-Segura Yuru voiced by Caitlin Martelle Marin voiced by Robin Clayton Asumi voiced by Amanda Huerta Miru voiced by Brandon Acosta Mizuki voiced by Francine Gonzalez Honey Lemon Soda English Dub Crew Voice Director: Shawn Gann...

Get ready to help yourself to a match maid in heaven, because the English dub of slice-of-life comedy anime You are Ms. Servant begins streaming on Crunchyroll from Saturday, October 19 ! Here's the cast and crew on hand for Episode 1: You are Ms. Servant English Dub Cast Yuki voiced by Trina Nishimura Hitoyoshi voiced by Abi Kumar Mentor voiced by Bruce Dubose Hitoyoshi (Young) voiced by Claire Parry Additional Voice by Zac Loera You are Ms. Servant English Dub Crew Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Audrey Drake Rigg Mixer: Matt Grounds Engineer: Jose Sandoval Related: You are Ms. Servant Anime Releases Creditless Opening, Ending Song Videos Key Art Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Dubs Include Blue Lock 2nd Season and More Based on the manga by Shotan, Ayumu Watanabe ( After the Rain ) directs You Are Ms. Servant at studio Felix Film, with series composition by Deko Akao ( Komi...

From three years of waiting to no waiting at all! Fantasy adventure anime Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles returns to our screens for the first time since 2021, and with it comes a simultaneous English dub release from Monday, October 7 on Crunchyroll. Here's the cast and crew for Episode 1: Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 English Dub Cast Rio/Haruto voiced by Kieran Regan Celia voiced by Madeleine Dorroh Miharu voiced by Sarah Williams Aishia voiced by Morgan Lauré Aki voiced by Emi Lo Masato voiced by Madeleine Morris Satsuki voiced by Katie Wetch Takahisa voiced by Jack Stansbury Haruto (Child) voiced by Fionn Kinsella Slave Trader voiced by Ricco Fajardo Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 English Dub Crew Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Jared Smith Mixer: Neal Malley Engineer: Jose Sandoval Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Dubs Include Blue Lock 2nd Season and More Key Art Related: Natsume...

There's a war to be won and a star-crossed romance to foster, so don't miss the much-anticipated continuation of Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World 's English dub when it launches Wednesday, July 24 on Crunchyroll! Here's the cast and crew for Episode 1: Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 English Dub Cast Iska voiced by Ernesto Jason Liebrecht Alice voiced by Emily Neves Sisbell voiced by Emi Lo Elletear voiced by Anairis Quiñones Rin voiced by Hayden Daviau Nene voiced by Sarah Roach Jhin voiced by Alejandro Saab Mismis voiced by Lindsay Seidel Millavair voiced by Anastasia Muñoz On (Masked Lord) voiced by Kellen Goff Schwartz voiced by Ben Phillips Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 English Dub Crew Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Jared Smith Engineer: Jose Sandoval Related: Fairy Tail: 100 Years...

Now you're speaking my language. The English dub of Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian , the popular rom-com series where words are just as loud as actions, launches on Crunchyroll with the first Two episodes on Wednesday, July 24 ! Here's the cast and crew for Episode 1: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian English Dub Cast Alya voiced by Sarah Natochenny Masachika voiced by Aaron Dismuke Yuki voiced by Reshel Mae Mariya voiced by Jill Harris Takeshi voiced by Corey Wilder Hikaru voiced by Joshua Waters Ando voiced by Nick Huber Masachika (Young) voiced by Erin Lundquist Mariya (Young) voiced by Jill Harris Additional Voice(s) by Jim Jorgensen Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian English Dub Crew Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Matthew Greenbaum Mixer: Matt Grounds Engineer: Jose Sandoval Related: Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! English Dub Announced,...

Crunchyroll announced that they will start streaming the English dub of Laid-Back Camp season 3 on the platform starting April 18, 2024.

The cast and staff involved in Laid-Back Camp season 3 English dub were also revealed.

Laid-Back Camp season 3 English dub cast includes:

Celeste Perez as Rin Morgan Lauré as Nadeshiko Katelyn Barr as Chiaki Hannah Alyea as Aoi Molly Zhang as Ena Katie Wetch as Ayano Larry Cassady as Hajime Larry Cassady as Narrator Leah Clark as Minami Jalitza Delgado as Hana Marianne Bray as Hana’s Mom

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Audrey Drake Rigg Mixer: Andrew Tipps Engineer: Jose Sandoval

Laid-Back Camp season 3, titled Yuru Camp△ SEASON3, started airing on April 4, 2024.

For the 3rd season, the animation production studio has been shifted from C-Station to Eight Bit. Studio C-Station worked on the first two seasons of the anime along with an anime film adaptation.

With the change in production company,...

Fire up those hype engines and portable stoves, because Laid-Back Camp Season 3 is here for the series' first English dub simulcast! With a new look but the same ol' cozy adventures, the latest outing will set up camp on Crunchyroll later today. Here's the cast and crew warming up for Episode 1: Laid-Back Camp Season 3 English Dub Cast Rin voiced by Celeste Perez Nadeshiko voiced by Morgan Lauré Chiaki voiced by Katelyn Barr Aoi voiced by Hannah Alyea Ena voiced by Molly Zhang Ayano voiced by Katie Wetch Hajime voiced by Larry Cassady Narrator voiced by Larry Cassady Minami voiced by Leah Clark Hana voiced by Jalitza Delgado Hana's Mom voiced by Marianne Bray Laid-Back Camp Season 3 English Dub Crew Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Audrey Drake Rigg Mixer: Andrew Tipps Engineer: Jose Sandoval Related: Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Dubs Include Kaiju No. 8, Konosuba Season 3 and More Key...

Crunchyroll is carving out a monster-sized home for the launch of the eagerly anticipated Kaiju No. 8. For the first time, the ultimate destination for anime will stream new episodes of the series live every week in more than 200 countries and territories around the world at the same time as it broadcasts in Japan, starting on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 pm Ist.

The official key visual for the Anime:

Check the English Dub Trailer here:

In case fans miss it live, the new episodes of Kaiju No. 8 will be available on Crunchyroll every Saturday at 9 pm Ist. Subscribers can visit the official Kaiju No. 8 show page on Crunchyroll now to add it to their Watchlist as a reminder.

Additionally, Crunchyroll will be producing multiple dubs of Kaiju No. 8 in English, Latin American Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Not only that, Crunchyroll...

Crunchyroll announced that they will be bringing the second season of Laid-Back Camp English dub on the streaming platform, with episodes releasing weekly starting Jan 24, 2024.

English dub cast and staff for the anime were also revealed.

Laid-Back Camp season 2 English dub cast includes:

Celeste Perez as Rin Morgan Lauré as Nadeshiko Molly Zhang as Ena Katelyn Barr as Chiaki Hannah Alyea as Aoi Phil Parsons as Wataru Kelsey Cruz as Saki Larry Cassady as Narrator Katie Wetch as Ayano Ian Sinclair as Clerk

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Heather Walker Engineer: Jose Sandoval

Laid-Back Camp Season 2 aired from January to April 2021.

Season 1 of the anime by C-Station aired in Japan on At-x from January to March 2018; the anime was co-financed and licensed by Crunchyroll. A short anime spin-off, titled Room Camp, aired from January to March 2020.

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Winter is Laid-Back Camp 's domain, and with another set of outdoor adventures coming soon , there's never been a better time for the English dub to make its return for Season 2, with weekly episodes kicking off Wednesday, January 24! Check out the cast and crew for Episode 1 below! Laid-Back Camp Season 2 English Dub Cast Rin voiced by Celeste Perez Nadeshiko voiced by Morgan Lauré Ena voiced by Molly Zhang Chiaki voiced by Katelyn Barr Aoi voiced by Hannah Alyea Wataru voiced by Phil Parsons Saki voiced by Kelsey Cruz Narrator voiced by Larry Cassady Ayano voiced by Katie Wetch Clerk voiced by Ian Sinclair Laid-Back Camp Season 2 English Dub Crew Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Heather Walker Engineer: Jose Sandoval Related: Interview: Laid-Back Camp Producer Shoichi Hotta on Creating the Comfort in Season 2 Based on the manga by Afro, Laid-Back Camp Season 2 was directed by Yoshiaki Kyogoku at studio C-Station,...

Voiceover acting is a trade with a rich history. It’s also a predominately white business. With A-list actors only encroaching more on the world of voiceover work for feature film and television, those dynamics get even more skewed.

The voiceover actors at Funimation, one of the premiere anime entertainment companies working in the field of dubbing and distributing East Asian media, are hoping that those demographics can be changed. Emi Lo, Apphia Yu, and Shawn Gann are just three of Funimation’s voiceover actors (with Yu and Gann also directing for the company), and all of them are committed to furthering discussions about the role of Asians and Asian-Americans in voiceover roles.

There’s a frankness to discussing entering the industry as an Asian-American. “I really wanted to go into film but my parents [were] like, ‘You’re not pretty enough,” Lo said. That thinking stemmed from the type of...