John Burgmeier
Voice ActorJohn Burgmeier is an American voice actor and former Funimation head writer known for voicing Tien in the Dragon Ball franchise and Kurama in YuYu Hakusho; in Attack on Titan's English dub he voices Tom Ksaver, mentor to the previous Beast Titan holder.
Attack on Titan Role
Burgmeier voices Tom Ksaver in the English dub of Attack on Titan, the Eldian researcher and former holder of the Beast Titan who mentored Zeke Yeager and studied the power's memories from within. He also provides the voice of the minor character Dieter elsewhere in the series, reflecting the smaller supporting parts he frequently took on during his long tenure at Funimation. Ksaver's backstory, revealed through flashback, sheds light on the origins of Zeke's Titan power and the research culture inside Marley's Warrior program. It is a brief but pivotal credit within the show's wider mythology.
Career and Notable Roles
Burgmeier is best known as the voice of Tien in the Dragon Ball franchise, Kurama in YuYu Hakusho, and Shigure Sohma in Fruits Basket, alongside Switzerland in Hetalia: Axis Powers and Eyes Rutherford in Spiral. He spent years as Funimation's head writer, a role in which he oversaw the English adaptation scripts for One Piece and voiced a number of its minor characters, before stepping down from the position in 2018. He is the son of fellow voice actress Linda Young.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does John Burgmeier voice?
Burgmeier voices Tien in the Dragon Ball franchise and Shigure Sohma in Fruits Basket. He also voices Switzerland in Hetalia: Axis Powers and Eyes Rutherford in Spiral.
Who voices Kurama in English?
John Burgmeier voices Kurama in the English dub of YuYu Hakusho, one of the longest-running characters in his voice acting catalog.
Who does John Burgmeier voice in Attack on Titan?
Burgmeier voices Tom Ksaver in the English dub of Attack on Titan, the Eldian researcher and former holder of the Beast Titan who mentored Zeke Yeager. He also provides the voice of the minor character Dieter elsewhere in the series.
Did John Burgmeier work behind the scenes at Funimation?
Yes, Burgmeier spent years as Funimation's head writer, overseeing the English adaptation scripts for One Piece. He stepped down from the position in 2018.
Who is John Burgmeier?
John Burgmeier is an American voice actor born in 1974. He is the son of fellow voice actress Linda Young.
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