David Matranga
Voice ActorAmerican actor David Matranga has built a long career dubbing Japanese anime into English, lending his voice to Bertholdt Hoover in Attack on Titan.
Attack on Titan Role
Matranga voices Bertholdt Hoover in the English dub of Attack on Titan, one of the Warrior candidates from Marley who infiltrates the Survey Corps trainees under a false identity. The role calls for a shift from a quiet, awkward cadet into one of the story's most consequential threats once his true nature as the Colossal Titan comes to light. It stands among the more dramatically demanding parts in Matranga's extensive dub resume.
Career and Notable Roles
Active in English-language anime dubbing since the late 1990s, Matranga has voiced numerous lead characters, among them Shoto Todoroki in My Hero Academia, Genjo Sanzo in the Saiyuki franchise, Tomoya Okazaki across the Clannad series, and Takumi Usui in Maid Sama. His catalog also covers Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, Angel Beats, Sorcerous Stabber Orphen, Halo Legends, Appleseed, and Fairy Tail, plus the 2023 fighting game Street Fighter 6, where he voices Ken Masters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did David Matranga voice?
David Matranga voices Bertholdt Hoover in the English dub of Attack on Titan, plus Shoto Todoroki in My Hero Academia and Genjo Sanzo in the Saiyuki franchise.
What is David Matranga's most famous role?
Among his lead credits, Matranga voices Tomoya Okazaki across the Clannad series and Takumi Usui in Maid Sama, both lead roles in his extensive dub resume.
Who is David Matranga in Attack on Titan?
Matranga voices Bertholdt Hoover, one of the Warrior candidates from Marley who infiltrates the Survey Corps trainees under a false identity. The role calls for a shift from a quiet, awkward cadet into one of the story's most consequential threats once his true nature as the Colossal Titan comes to light.
What other anime has David Matranga been in?
Matranga's catalog also covers Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, Angel Beats, Sorcerous Stabber Orphen, Halo Legends, Appleseed, and Fairy Tail.
Has David Matranga voiced characters in video games?
Yes, Matranga voices Ken Masters in the 2023 fighting game Street Fighter 6.
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