Kirk Thornton
Voice ActorKirk Thornton is an American actor who directs and writes for English dubs of Japanese anime in addition to voice acting. In Dandadan's English dub he voices Juichi Kito.
Dandadan Role
Thornton voices Juichi Kito in the English dub of Dandadan, part of the Kito family whose supernatural entanglements drive much of the plot. The role draws on his long-running work adapting Japanese anime for English-speaking audiences.
Career and Notable Roles
Active in the dubbing industry since the late 1970s, Thornton has built a career that goes beyond the microphone, also taking on ADR direction and script adaptation duties on English releases of Japanese series. That combination of acting, directing, and writing has made him a familiar name across decades of English-language anime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kirk Thornton voice?
In the English dub of Dandadan, Kirk Thornton voices Juichi Kito, part of the Kito family whose supernatural entanglements drive much of the plot.
Who is Kirk Thornton?
Kirk Thornton is an American actor who works in anime dubbing beyond just voice acting, also directing and writing English adaptations of Japanese series.
How long has Kirk Thornton worked in anime dubbing?
Thornton has been active in the dubbing industry since the late 1970s, giving him a career now spanning more than four decades.
Has Kirk Thornton directed anime dubs as well as voiced characters?
Yes, Thornton has taken on ADR direction duties on English releases of Japanese series, in addition to his voice acting work.
Has Kirk Thornton written or adapted scripts for anime?
Yes, Thornton has handled script adaptation duties on English releases of Japanese series. That combination of acting, directing, and writing has made him a familiar name across decades of English-language anime.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Dandadan anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byYukinobu Tatsu
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byScience SARU
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