Karen Strassman
Voice ActorKaren Strassman is an American voice actress known for extensive work dubbing Japanese anime into English, including voicing Kiyoh Bachika in the English-language version of Gurren Lagann.
Gurren Lagann Role
Strassman voiced Kiyoh Bachika, one of the Bachika siblings fighting alongside Team Dai-Gurren, for the official English dub produced under Bandai Entertainment's license. Her casting was announced at Anime Expo 2008 as part of the show's American voice cast. The role sits within a long list of Japanese-to-English dubbing credits across her career.
Career and Notable Roles
Strassman is far better known for a long list of English dubbing work, including Kallen Stadtfeld in Code Geass, the Rozen Maiden doll Suigintou, Sawako Yamanaka on K-On!, and dual Bleach roles as Momo Hinamori and Soi Fon. Video game fans know her as Rouge the Bat across the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and she has also appeared in live-action television, including a supporting part on Weeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Karen Strassman do?
Karen Strassman is an American voice actress who voiced Kiyoh Bachika in the official English dub of Gurren Lagann, produced under Bandai Entertainment's license. Her casting was announced at Anime Expo 2008 as part of the show's American voice cast. It is one credit within her long career of Japanese-to-English anime dubbing.
Who else does Karen Strassman voice?
Beyond Gurren Lagann, Strassman voices Kallen Stadtfeld in Code Geass and the doll Suigintou in Rozen Maiden. She also plays Sawako Yamanaka on K-On! and takes on dual roles as Momo Hinamori and Soi Fon in Bleach.
Who is the current voice of Rouge the Bat?
Karen Strassman voices Rouge the Bat across the Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise. It is one of her better-known video game roles alongside her extensive anime dubbing career.
What other on-screen work has Karen Strassman done?
Beyond voice acting, Strassman has appeared in live-action television, including a supporting part on the series Weeds. Most of her career, however, centers on dubbing Japanese anime into English.
When did Karen Strassman start her voice acting career?
Karen Strassman has been active in the industry since 1992. She is an American actress known primarily for a long list of Japanese-to-English anime dubbing credits.
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