Vic Mignogna
Voice ActorVic Mignogna is an American actor and musician whose best-known role is voicing Edward Elric throughout the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise; in the English Bleach dub he voices the Zanpakuto spirits Hozukimaru and Senbonzakura, along with the character Ikkaku Madarame.
Bleach Role
Mignogna's Bleach work centers on two manifested Zanpakuto spirits, Hozukimaru and Senbonzakura, distinct swords brought to life with their own personalities separate from the Soul Reapers who wield them. Separately, he is also credited as the English voice of Ikkaku Madarame, the shaven-headed Eleventh Division fighter whose Zanpakuto is Hozukimaru itself.
Career and Notable Roles
In 2007, Mignogna received the American Anime Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Edward Elric, and across his career he has voiced well over a hundred anime and game characters. He has also brought to life Broly from the Dragon Ball movies, Ouran High School Host Club's Tamaki Suoh, Kurz Weber of Full Metal Panic!, Vampire Knight's Zero Kiryu, Shippuden-era Obito Uchiha, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure villain Rohan Kishibe, RWBY's Qrow Branwen, and E-123 Omega from the Sonic games. Beyond voice work, he has released several albums as a musician and stepped in front of the camera as Captain Kirk in the fan series Star Trek Continues.
Career Controversy
In early 2019, amid #MeToo-era allegations of sexual harassment from fans and fellow performers, Mignogna was let go by Funimation and Rooster Teeth. He has denied the accusations and pursued defamation claims against his accusers and Funimation, though those suits did not succeed. His convention appearances grew less frequent afterward, but he has remained active in the industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Vic Mignogna?
In early 2019, amid allegations of sexual harassment from fans and fellow performers, Mignogna was let go by Funimation and Rooster Teeth. He has denied the accusations and pursued defamation claims against his accusers and Funimation, though those suits did not succeed, and his convention appearances grew less frequent afterward.
What nationality is Vic Mignogna?
Vic Mignogna is American, born in 1962. He has worked as a voice actor and musician since 1999.
What Bleach characters does Vic Mignogna voice?
In the English dub of Bleach, Mignogna voices the manifested Zanpakuto spirits Hozukimaru and Senbonzakura, along with the character Ikkaku Madarame, the shaven-headed Eleventh Division fighter whose Zanpakuto is Hozukimaru itself. The pairing lets him voice both a sword spirit and the Soul Reaper who wields it.
What is Vic Mignogna best known for?
Mignogna's best-known role is voicing Edward Elric throughout the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, a part that earned him the American Anime Award for Best Actor in 2007. Across his career he has voiced well over a hundred anime and game characters.
What other anime has Vic Mignogna voiced?
Mignogna has voiced Broly in the Dragon Ball movies, Tamaki Suoh in Ouran High School Host Club, Kurz Weber in Full Metal Panic!, Zero Kiryu in Vampire Knight, Obito Uchiha in Naruto Shippuden, Rohan Kishibe in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and Qrow Branwen in RWBY. He has also released several albums as a musician and played Captain Kirk in the fan series Star Trek Continues.
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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.
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- Created byTite Kubo
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- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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