Richard Epcar
Voice ActorRichard Epcar is a prolific American voice actor who voiced several minor characters, including Amahare and the Rhino Wrestler, in the English dub of One Punch Man.
One Punch Man Role
Epcar took on a handful of named background characters across the English dub of One Punch Man, including Amahare, the Rhino Wrestler, Centichoro and members of the hero association's council. None of these roles carry the show's spotlight the way its S-Class heroes do, but they reflect how deep Epcar's voice fits into an ensemble cast built from hundreds of working dub actors. His parts appeared across episodes of both the original series and its second season.
Career and Notable Roles
Across four decades in the booth, Epcar has voiced more than a thousand characters in games, television and anime. He is closely tied to Raiden in the Mortal Kombat franchise and to multiple portrayals of the Joker, including in Injustice: Gods Among Us and Injustice 2. Anime fans also know him as Batou in Ghost in the Shell, as Xehanort in the Kingdom Hearts games, and as Joseph Joestar in the Stardust Crusaders and Diamond Is Unbreakable arcs of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. He and voice actress Ellyn Stern run the Los Angeles production company Epcar Entertainment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Richard Epcar voice?
Epcar is closely tied to Raiden in the Mortal Kombat franchise and to multiple portrayals of the Joker, including in Injustice: Gods Among Us and Injustice 2. Anime fans also know him as Batou in Ghost in the Shell.
Who does Richard Epcar voice in One Punch Man?
Epcar voices a handful of named background characters in the English dub of One Punch Man, including Amahare, the Rhino Wrestler and Centichoro. His parts appeared across episodes of both the original series and its second season.
What anime and game characters has Richard Epcar voiced?
Epcar voices Xehanort in the Kingdom Hearts games and Joseph Joestar in the Stardust Crusaders and Diamond Is Unbreakable arcs of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Those roles sit alongside his long-running Mortal Kombat and Ghost in the Shell credits.
How many characters has Richard Epcar voiced?
Across four decades in the booth, Epcar has voiced more than a thousand characters in games, television and anime. He has been active in the industry since 1980.
Does Richard Epcar run his own production company?
Yes, Epcar and voice actress Ellyn Stern run the Los Angeles production company Epcar Entertainment. It operates alongside his ongoing voice acting career.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the One-Punch Man anime series, manga, and official materials. One-Punch Man was created by ONE and Yusuke Murata, published by Shueisha, and animated by J.C.Staff and Madhouse. All rights to One-Punch Man and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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