James Marsters
Voice ActorAmerican 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.
Dragon Ball Super Performance
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.
Actor and Musician
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does James Marsters voice in Dragon Ball Z?
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.
Who is James Marsters in Dragon Ball?
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.
What does James Marsters do in Dragon Ball?
James Marsters is an American voice actor who has worked on the Dragon Ball franchise. Specifically, James Marsters is credited as English voice of Zamasu and fused forms.
What other work has James Marsters done outside Dragon Ball?
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.
Where is James Marsters from?
James Marsters is an American voice actor. American actor, voice actor, and musician born in 1962.
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