Neil Kaplan
Voice ActorAmerican voice actor Neil Kaplan lends a supporting voice to the English dub of Attack on Titan, alongside a long career voicing commanding, weathered characters across anime and animation.
Attack on Titan Role
In the English-language dub of Attack on Titan, Neil Kaplan voices Dot Pixis, the shrewd, hard-drinking commander of the Southern Territory garrison who talks Erwin Smith into greenlighting the plan to retake Wall Maria. It's the kind of gravel-voiced authority figure Kaplan has built a career on, using the same weathered register he brings to towering characters elsewhere in dubbing. The role gave the Wall Maria arc one of its more memorable supporting voices.
Career and Notable Roles
Kaplan has voiced English dubs since the early 1990s, racking up major genre credits well beyond Attack on Titan. He is Hawkmon in Digimon, Madara Uchiha in Naruto, Head Captain Yamamoto in Bleach and Emperor Zarkon in Voltron: Legendary Defender, roles built on the same commanding delivery he brought to Pixis. Outside anime and animation he also works as an audiobook narrator and stand-up comedian.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Neil Kaplan voice?
Kaplan's roles include Dot Pixis in the English dub of Attack on Titan, Hawkmon in Digimon, and Madara Uchiha in Naruto.
Who does Neil Kaplan voice in Attack on Titan?
Kaplan voices Dot Pixis, the shrewd, hard-drinking commander of the Southern Territory garrison who talks Erwin Smith into greenlighting the plan to retake Wall Maria. It's the kind of gravel-voiced authority figure Kaplan has built much of his career on.
What anime characters has Neil Kaplan voiced besides Dot Pixis?
Kaplan also voices Head Captain Yamamoto in Bleach and Emperor Zarkon in Voltron: Legendary Defender, both commanding, weathered characters similar in tone to Dot Pixis.
Does Neil Kaplan work outside voice acting?
Yes, beyond voice acting Kaplan also works as an audiobook narrator and a stand-up comedian.
When did Neil Kaplan start voice acting?
Kaplan has voiced English-language dubs since 1993, building a career spanning major genre credits in anime and animation.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Attack on Titan anime series, manga, and official materials. Attack on Titan was created by Hajime Isayama, published by Kodansha, and animated by MAPPA and Wit Studio. All rights to Attack on Titan and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byHajime Isayama
- Published byKodansha
- Animated byMAPPA
- Animated byWit Studio
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