Dave B. Mitchell
Voice ActorDave B. Mitchell is an American voice actor known since 2019 as the current voice of Knuckles the Echidna, having taken over the role in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog games; he voices Gerard Valkyrie in the English dub of Bleach, the anime produced by Studio Pierrot.
Bleach Role
Mitchell voices Gerard Valkyrie in the English dub of Bleach, a figure central to the Thousand-Year Blood War arc's closing conflict as the Soul King's counterpart bound to Yhwach. The part sits among the dub cast handling the anime's final story arc for American audiences.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Bleach, Mitchell has been active in voice acting since the late 1990s, with his most prominent credit being Knuckles the Echidna in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise starting in 2019, a role he continues to hold across games and related media.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Dave B. Mitchell voice?
Dave B. Mitchell voices Gerard Valkyrie in the English dub of Bleach and Knuckles the Echidna in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog games. Both are prominent roles within long running franchises.
Did they change Knuckles' voice actor?
Yes, Dave B. Mitchell became the voice of Knuckles the Echidna in 2019, taking over the role in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. He has continued voicing the character across games and related media since then.
What is Dave B. Mitchell's role in Bleach's Thousand-Year Blood War arc?
Mitchell voices Gerard Valkyrie, a figure central to the closing conflict of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, serving as the Soul King's counterpart bound to Yhwach. The part places him among the dub cast handling the anime's final story arc for American audiences.
Who is Dave B. Mitchell?
Dave B. Mitchell is an American voice actor who has been active in the industry since the late 1990s. He is best known today as the voice of Knuckles the Echidna in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
When did Dave B. Mitchell start his voice acting career?
Dave B. Mitchell has been active in voice acting since the late 1990s, well over two decades before taking over as Knuckles the Echidna in 2019. His long career also includes voicing Gerard Valkyrie in the English dub of Bleach.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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