Laura Chapman
Voice ActorLaura Chapman is an American voice actress based in Houston who voiced Naoko Akagi in the English dub of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Chapman voices Naoko Akagi, Ritsuko's mother and the original architect of NERV's MAGI supercomputer system, in ADV Films' English dub of Neon Genesis Evangelion, including its television run and The End of Evangelion. The character's haunting backstory makes it one of the more dramatically demanding parts in the English cast.
Career and Notable Roles
Chapman's other anime dub work includes Sylia Stingray in Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040, Reiko Terayama in Golden Boy, Kate Valentine in Chrono Crusade, and Megabaa in Den-noh Coil, with her singing ability drawing particular praise for her performance as Galatea in Bubblegum Crisis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Laura Chapman?
Laura Chapman is an American voice actress based in Houston, born in 1984. She is best known in the anime dubbing community for voicing Naoko Akagi in the English dub of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Who does Laura Chapman voice in Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Chapman voices Naoko Akagi, Ritsuko's mother and the original architect of NERV's MAGI supercomputer system, in ADV Films' English dub of Neon Genesis Evangelion, including its television run and The End of Evangelion. The character's haunting backstory makes it one of the more dramatically demanding parts in the English cast.
What other anime has Laura Chapman voiced?
Beyond Evangelion, Chapman voices Reiko Terayama in Golden Boy, Kate Valentine in Chrono Crusade, and Megabaa in Den-noh Coil. These roles span several different English-dubbed anime series.
What character does Laura Chapman voice in Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040?
Laura Chapman voices Sylia Stingray in Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040. The role stands as one of her prominent English dub credits outside the Evangelion franchise, where she plays Naoko Akagi.
Is Laura Chapman known for singing as well as voice acting?
Yes, Chapman's singing ability has drawn particular praise, most notably for her performance as Galatea in Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040. It's a highlight of her voice acting career that goes beyond straight line readings.
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