Mike McFarland
Voice ActorMike McFarland is an American voice actor and ADR director who plays Jean Kirstein in the English dub of Attack on Titan, where he has also worked as voice director. He is also the original English voice of Master Roshi in Funimation's Dragon Ball dubs.
Attack on Titan Role
McFarland voices Jean Kirstein in the English dub of Attack on Titan, a cynical, self-preserving cadet who grows into one of the Scout Regiment's most capable squad leaders over the course of the series. McFarland has also voice directed multiple Funimation dubs of the franchise, giving him influence over the English cast's performances beyond his own role.
Career and Notable Roles
McFarland made his name early on by originating two Funimation Dragon Ball dub roles, Master Roshi and Yajirobe, across both Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. He has also voiced Teppei Sugo in Psycho-Pass and Buggy the Clown for the Funimation dub of One Piece, and has stepped behind the mic as ADR director on Fullmetal Alchemist, Case Closed, and the Rebuild of Evangelion films.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who else does Mike McFarland voice?
Beyond Attack on Titan, McFarland originated Master Roshi and Yajirobe in Funimation's Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z dubs. He also voices Teppei Sugo in Psycho-Pass and Buggy the Clown in the Funimation dub of One Piece.
Who does Mike McFarland voice in Attack on Titan?
McFarland voices Jean Kirstein in the English dub of Attack on Titan, a cynical, self-preserving cadet who grows into one of the Scout Regiment's most capable squad leaders. He has also worked as a voice director on multiple Funimation dubs of the franchise.
Has Mike McFarland worked as a voice director?
Yes, McFarland has served as ADR director on Fullmetal Alchemist, Case Closed, and the Rebuild of Evangelion films. He has also voice directed multiple Funimation dubs of Attack on Titan, giving him influence over the English cast beyond his own role as Jean Kirstein.
When did Mike McFarland start his career in anime dubbing?
McFarland has been active in the industry since 1997, working continuously as both a voice actor and an ADR director since then.
Who is Mike McFarland?
Mike McFarland is an American voice actor and ADR director whose career spans nearly three decades. He rose from originating Funimation's Master Roshi in the 1990s to voicing and voice-directing Jean Kirstein in Attack on Titan.
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.
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- Created byHajime Isayama
- Published byKodansha
- Animated byMAPPA
- Animated byWit Studio
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