Kirby Morrow
Voice ActorKirby Morrow was a Canadian actor and voice actor who played Teru Mikami in the English dub of Death Note, part of a long career voicing anime characters.
Death Note Role
Morrow voiced Teru Mikami, the fervent prosecutor who becomes Light Yagami's proxy for the Death Note after L's death, carrying out Kira's judgments in the story's final arc. Mikami's zealotry and eventual unraveling mark one of the darker turns of the back half of the series. The role drew on an actor with plenty of experience playing morally intense anime characters.
Career and Notable Roles
Morrow voiced Miroku in the InuYasha franchise, Van Fanel in the Ocean dub of Escaflowne, Trowa Barton in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, and took over as the voice of Goku partway through Ocean's Dragon Ball Z dub. He also played Cole in LEGO Ninjago for several seasons and had an on-camera recurring role on Stargate Atlantis. He died in November 2020 at age 47.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Kirby Morrow voice Goku?
Yes, Kirby Morrow took over as the voice of Goku partway through Ocean Productions' dub of Dragon Ball Z. It was one of several major long-running anime roles across his career.
What happened to the voice actor of Cole from Ninjago?
Kirby Morrow, who voiced Cole in LEGO Ninjago for several seasons, died in November 2020 at age 47. He had worked steadily in voice acting since the mid 1990s.
What is Kirby Morrow's most famous role?
Among his many anime credits, Morrow is widely recognized for voicing Miroku throughout the InuYasha franchise, a role that ran alongside long-running parts like Goku in Dragon Ball Z. It stands as one of the signature performances of his career.
Who does Kirby Morrow voice in Death Note?
Morrow voices Teru Mikami, the fervent prosecutor who becomes Light Yagami's proxy for the Death Note after L's death, carrying out Kira's judgments in the story's final arc. Mikami's zealotry and eventual unraveling mark one of the darker turns in the back half of the series.
What other characters did Kirby Morrow voice besides Goku and Miroku?
Morrow also voiced Van Fanel in the Ocean dub of Escaflowne and Trowa Barton in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. Beyond voice work, he had a recurring on-camera role on Stargate Atlantis.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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