Jessie James Grelle
Voice ActorJessie James Grelle works in English-dubbed anime as both a voice performer and an ADR script adapter, building one of the more prolific careers in the field; credited as Josh Grelle, they recorded the lead role of Simon for ADV Films' unfinished English dub of Gurren Lagann.
Gurren Lagann Role
Working under the name Josh Grelle, they voiced Simon for ADV Films' original Gurren Lagann dub, one of just five episodes completed before ADV lost the license and the recordings were shelved. The performance predates the bulk of their now-extensive dubbing career and surfaced publicly only years later as fans tracked down the unreleased episodes.
Career and Notable Roles
Grelle has since become known for numerous leading anime dub roles, including Armin Arlert in Attack on Titan, Fumikage Tokoyami in My Hero Academia, Yuri Katsuki in Yuri on Ice!!!, and Shido Itsuka across the Date A Live series, along with parts in Psycho-Pass, Danganronpa, and The Devil Is a Part-Timer! They have also voiced video game characters such as Ludger Kresnik in Tales of Xillia 2 and Phog in Xenoblade Chronicles X, working steadily in anime localization since the mid-2000s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Jessie James Grelle's pronouns?
Grelle is referred to with they/them pronouns throughout their career. They work as both a voice performer and an ADR script adapter in English-dubbed anime, building one of the more prolific careers in the field since the mid-2000s.
What is Jessie James Grelle's real name?
Grelle records under the name Jessie James Grelle today but was credited as Josh Grelle for earlier work, including the role of Simon in ADV Films' unfinished English dub of Gurren Lagann. Since then they have taken on leading roles across numerous major anime franchises.
Who has Jessie James Grelle voiced?
Grelle has voiced Armin Arlert in Attack on Titan, Fumikage Tokoyami in My Hero Academia, Yuri Katsuki in Yuri on Ice!!!, and Shido Itsuka across the Date A Live series. They have also voiced characters in Psycho-Pass, Danganronpa, and The Devil Is a Part-Timer!.
What role did Jessie James Grelle play in Gurren Lagann?
Credited as Josh Grelle, they voiced Simon, the series' lead character, for ADV Films' original Gurren Lagann dub. Only five episodes were completed before ADV lost the license and the recordings were shelved for years.
What video games has Jessie James Grelle voiced characters in?
Grelle has voiced Ludger Kresnik in Tales of Xillia 2 and Phog in Xenoblade Chronicles X. Those game roles sit alongside a career built largely on leading anime dub performances since the mid-2000s.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Gurren Lagann anime series, manga, and official materials. Gurren Lagann was created by Gainax, published by Kadokawa, and animated by Gainax and Trigger. All rights to Gurren Lagann and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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