J. Michael Tatum
Voice ActorJ. Michael Tatum, credited under his full name John Michael Tatum, lends his voice to Kotaro Yanagisawa, the disguised antagonist Shiro, in the English dub of Assassination Classroom.
Assassination Classroom Role
Tatum voices Kotaro Yanagisawa, the hooded assassin known as Shiro, one of the season's key antagonists working alongside The Reaper to bring down Korosensei. The character is later revealed to be a former genetics researcher and the ex-fiance of Aguri Yukimura, giving Tatum a role with real emotional weight beneath its villain framing.
Career and Notable Roles
An ADR director and script writer as well as a performer, Tatum has voiced high-profile anime roles including Kyoya Ootori in Ouran High School Host Club, Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler, and the English dub of Itachi Uchiha in Naruto Shippuden. He has worked in anime dubbing since 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has J. Michael Tatum voiced?
J. Michael Tatum, credited under his full name John Michael Tatum, has voiced Kyoya Ootori in Ouran High School Host Club and Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler. Both are among his highest profile English dub roles.
Who does J. Michael Tatum voice in Assassination Classroom?
J. Michael Tatum voices Kotaro Yanagisawa, the hooded assassin known as Shiro, in the Assassination Classroom English dub. The character works alongside The Reaper to bring down Korosensei and is later revealed to be a former genetics researcher and the ex-fiance of Aguri Yukimura, giving the role real emotional weight beneath its villain framing.
Who does J. Michael Tatum voice in Naruto Shippuden?
J. Michael Tatum voices the English dub of Itachi Uchiha in Naruto Shippuden, one of the franchise's most pivotal characters.
What other work does J. Michael Tatum do besides voice acting?
Beyond performing, J. Michael Tatum works as an ADR director and script writer for English anime dubs. That behind the scenes experience runs alongside his on screen roles across titles like Black Butler and Assassination Classroom.
When did J. Michael Tatum start voice acting?
J. Michael Tatum has worked in anime dubbing since 2004, building a career that spans both performing and production roles.
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