Blake Shepard
Voice ActorBlake Shepard is an American voice actor whose extensive English dub resume spans series like Food Wars! and Saint Seiya, and who also numbers among the performers behind Blue Lock, the soccer anime produced by Studio Eight Bit.
Blue Lock Role
Shepard is part of the voice cast assembled for the English-language version of Blue Lock, the anime that follows an unconventional training program built to forge Japan's next great striker. His specific character has not been confirmed in available records, but the role adds to a career built on lead and supporting parts across a long run of anime titles.
Career and Notable Roles
Shepard has voiced lead roles including Soma Yukihira in Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Shiryu in Saint Seiya, Arata Wataya in Chihayafuru, Agito Wanijima in Air Gear, and Kyosuke Natsume across the Little Busters! series, along with Yuzuru Otonashi in Angel Beats!. He has worked in anime dubbing since 2003 and also performs as lead singer and guitarist for the band Electric Attitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Blake Shepard voice in Blue Lock?
Shepard is part of the voice cast assembled for the English-language version of Blue Lock, though his specific character has not been confirmed in available records. The role adds to a career built on lead and supporting parts across a long run of anime titles.
What characters has Blake Shepard voiced?
Shepard has voiced lead roles including Soma Yukihira in Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma and Shiryu in Saint Seiya. Both are among his longest-running English dub credits.
What other anime has Blake Shepard been in?
Shepard has also voiced Arata Wataya in Chihayafuru, Agito Wanijima in Air Gear, Kyosuke Natsume across the Little Busters! series, and Yuzuru Otonashi in Angel Beats! These roles round out a long career in English-language anime dubbing.
When did Blake Shepard start voice acting?
Shepard has worked in anime dubbing since 2003, building a career spanning more than two decades. Food Wars!'s Soma Yukihira and Saint Seiya's Shiryu are among the earliest roles from that run.
Does Blake Shepard do anything besides voice acting?
Outside the recording booth, Shepard performs as lead singer and guitarist for the band Electric Attitude. Music runs alongside a voice acting career that dates back to 2003.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Blue Lock anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
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