Bryce Papenbrook
Voice ActorBryce Papenbrook is a prolific American voice actor with a long list of English anime dubs, games, and animated series to his name. In the Naruto franchise he provides the English voice of Kagura Karatachi in the Studio Pierrot sequel series Boruto.
Naruto Role
Papenbrook plays Kagura Karatachi in the English dub of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, the sequel that continues the Studio Pierrot saga. Kagura is a talented young swordsman of the Hidden Mist, and Papenbrook brings the earnest, emotionally driven delivery that fans associate with his shonen leads. The part fits comfortably among the many young fighters he has voiced in anime.
Career and Notable Roles
Regarded as one of the busiest performers in English-language anime, Papenbrook has amassed hundreds of roles across movies, television, and interactive titles. He is especially associated with lead and youthful protagonist parts, and he has occasionally appeared under the alternate credit Bryce Rothstein. His steady output has made him a recognizable presence in dub casting since the mid-1990s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has Bryce Papenbrook voiced?
In the Naruto franchise, Bryce Papenbrook voices Kagura Karatachi in the English dub of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. Kagura is a talented young swordsman of the Hidden Mist, and the role sits among the many young protagonist parts Papenbrook has built his career on.
What is Bryce Papenbrook most famous for?
Papenbrook is regarded as one of the busiest performers in English-language anime, with hundreds of roles across movies, television, and interactive titles. He has been a recognizable presence in dub casting since the mid-1990s.
What kind of roles does Bryce Papenbrook typically play?
Papenbrook is especially associated with lead and youthful protagonist parts, bringing an earnest, emotionally driven delivery that fans connect with his shonen leads. His casting as Kagura Karatachi in Boruto follows that same pattern.
When did Bryce Papenbrook start voice acting?
Bryce Papenbrook was born in 1986 and has been active in voice acting since 1994. That puts roughly three decades of work behind his casting in the Naruto franchise.
Has Bryce Papenbrook used another name in his credits?
Papenbrook has occasionally appeared in credits under the alternate name Bryce Rothstein. It's a lesser-known detail next to the hundreds of roles listed under his usual name.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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