Matthew Mercer
Voice ActorMatthew Mercer is an American voice actor and game designer who provides the English-dub voices of Yamato and the tailed beast Gyuki in Naruto.
Naruto Role
Mercer handles two roles in the Naruto franchise's English dub. He voices Yamato, the ANBU operative with a Wood Release bloodline who steps in to lead Team 7 in Kakashi's absence, and Gyuki, the eight-tailed ox-octopus tailed beast sealed within Killer Bee.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond the Hidden Leaf, Mercer has become one of the busiest voices in English-language anime and gaming since 2002. His anime work includes Levi in Attack on Titan, Jotaro Kujo in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Trafalgar Law in One Piece, and Leorio in Hunter x Hunter, while his game credits run from Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil 6 to Cole Cassidy in Overwatch and Yusuke Kitagawa in Persona 5. He is also the creator and dungeon master of the tabletop web series Critical Role and the company's chief creative officer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Matthew Mercer voice in Naruto?
Mercer voices Yamato, the ANBU operative with a Wood Release bloodline who steps in to lead Team 7 in Kakashi's absence, and Gyuki, the eight-tailed tailed beast sealed within Killer Bee.
What anime characters has Matthew Mercer voiced?
Mercer's anime work includes Levi in Attack on Titan, Jotaro Kujo in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Trafalgar Law in One Piece, and Leorio in Hunter x Hunter.
What video games has Matthew Mercer voiced?
Mercer's game credits run from Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil 6 to Cole Cassidy in Overwatch and Yusuke Kitagawa in Persona 5.
What is Matthew Mercer's connection to Critical Role?
Mercer is the creator and dungeon master of the tabletop web series Critical Role, and he serves as the company's chief creative officer.
When did Matthew Mercer start voice acting?
Mercer is an American voice actor and game designer who has worked in the industry since 2002.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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