Vic Mignogna
Voice ActorVic Mignogna is an American actor, musician and voice performer best known for playing Edward Elric across the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise; in Neon Genesis Evangelion's English dub he voiced Shigeru Aoba, a NERV bridge officer, across several Director's Cut episodes.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
In the English dub of Neon Genesis Evangelion's 2004 Director's Cut episodes, Mignogna voiced Shigeru Aoba, one of the NERV bridge crew who monitor the Eva pilots' battles from the command center, appearing across several episodes from the back half of the series. The role predates the fame he would later find as Fullmetal Alchemist's Edward Elric.
Career and Notable Roles
Mignogna became one of English-dubbed anime's most prolific voices: he is Edward Elric throughout the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, played Broly across several Dragon Ball films, brought Tamaki Suoh to life in Ouran High School Host Club, and voiced Kurz Weber for the Full Metal Panic! series, racking up more than a hundred anime and game credits over a career spanning more than two decades. In 2019, sexual harassment allegations led Funimation and Rooster Teeth to cut ties with him, a controversy he has publicly disputed, and while his convention appearances slowed afterward he has continued working in the industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vic Mignogna's most famous role?
Vic Mignogna is best known for playing Edward Elric across the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, a role that made him one of English-dubbed anime's most recognized voices.
What happened with Vic Mignogna?
In 2019, sexual harassment allegations led Funimation and Rooster Teeth to cut ties with Mignogna, a controversy he has publicly disputed. His convention appearances slowed afterward, though he has continued working in the industry.
Who does Vic Mignogna voice in Neon Genesis Evangelion?
In the English dub of Neon Genesis Evangelion's 2004 Director's Cut episodes, Mignogna voiced Shigeru Aoba, one of the NERV bridge crew who monitor the Eva pilots' battles. The role predates the fame he later found as Fullmetal Alchemist's Edward Elric.
What other major anime roles has Vic Mignogna played?
Mignogna played Broly across several Dragon Ball films, Tamaki Suoh in Ouran High School Host Club, and Kurz Weber in the Full Metal Panic! series.
How long has Vic Mignogna worked as a voice actor?
Born in 1962, Mignogna has been active since 1999, racking up more than a hundred anime and game credits over a career spanning more than two decades.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series, manga, and official materials. Neon Genesis Evangelion was created by Hideaki Anno, published by Kadokawa, and animated by khara and Gainax. All rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHideaki Anno
- Published byKadokawa
- Animated bykhara
- Animated byGainax
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