American actor, voice actor, and musician born in 1962. Marsters is best known for his role as Spike on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and has since become the official English voice of Zamasu in Dragon Ball Super and related media.
James Marsters voices Zamasu, the primary antagonist of the Gods of Destruction arc in Dragon Ball Super, across both the anime series and video game adaptations. His performances encompass Zamasu in his various forms, including Future Zamasu, Fused Zamasu, and Infinite Zamasu, capturing the character's progression from righteous god to corrupted deity. Marsters delivered the English voice for one of Dragon Ball's most complex and significant villains, bringing intensity to Zamasu's philosophical arguments and moral descent.
Born August 20, 1962, in Greenville, California, Marsters achieved international recognition as Spike Pratt on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel. Beyond acting, he is also an accomplished musician and singer who has released original music. His voice work for Funimation's Dragon Ball dubbing represents a significant late-career expansion into anime, bringing his distinctive vocal presence to one of anime's most iconic franchises.
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