Kristen McGuire
Voice ActorKristen McGuire is an American voice actress from Virginia who began her career as a comic book artist before joining Funimation in 2013. She voiced Baby Goku in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and has appeared in major anime productions including That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime and Attack on Titan.
Dragon Ball Video Game Role
Kristen McGuire voiced Baby Goku in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, the action RPG video game that adapted the Dragon Ball Z saga. Her portrayal of the young Saiyan appeared in flashback scenes and narrative sequences, bringing the child version of the franchise's most iconic character to English-speaking players when the game released in January 2023 on multiple platforms.
Career Path and Notable Roles
McGuire transitioned from comic book art to professional voice acting after meeting Funimation representatives at a convention. Following her initial audition and casting in 2013, she steadily built a prominent career in anime dubbing, landing major roles including Milim Nava in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Akane Kurokawa in Oshi no Ko, and Isabel Magnolia in Attack on Titan. In 2021, she became engaged to voice actor Clifford Chapin.
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