Greg Ayres
Voice ActorGreg Ayres, born in 1968, is an American voice actor whose long career centers on English-language anime dubbing, including a role in Gurren Lagann's dub cast.
Gurren Lagann Role
Ayres provided a voice role in Gurren Lagann's English-language dub, adding the mecha series to a résumé built almost entirely from anime localization work. His casting placed him among the wave of American actors who brought Gainax's series to English-speaking audiences in the late 2000s.
Career and Notable Roles
Since starting in dubbing in the late 1990s, Ayres has become a recognizable presence in English-language anime, taking on parts such as Chrono in Chrono Crusade, Negi Springfield in Negima, Kouichi Sakakibara in Another, and Yuu Nishinoya in Haikyu!!. He also voiced Frost in Dragon Ball Super and appeared in titles like Ouran High School Host Club, Samurai 7, and Heaven's Lost Property. Outside the recording booth, he works as a club DJ and performs that act on the anime convention circuit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has Greg Ayres voiced?
Greg Ayres has voiced Chrono in Chrono Crusade, Negi Springfield in Negima, Kouichi Sakakibara in Another, and Yuu Nishinoya in Haikyu!!. He also voiced Frost in Dragon Ball Super and took on a role in Gurren Lagann's English dub.
Is Greg Ayres still voice acting?
Greg Ayres has been dubbing anime since 1998, and his career is listed as active through the present day. Outside the recording booth he also works as a club DJ, performing that act on the anime convention circuit.
What is Greg Ayres' role in Gurren Lagann?
Ayres provided a voice role in Gurren Lagann's English language dub, adding the Gainax mecha series to a resume built almost entirely from anime localization work. His casting placed him among the wave of American actors who brought the series to English speaking audiences in the late 2000s.
What other anime has Greg Ayres appeared in?
Beyond Gurren Lagann, Ayres has appeared in Ouran High School Host Club, Samurai 7, and Heaven's Lost Property. These credits sit alongside a career in anime dubbing that has run continuously since 1998.
When did Greg Ayres start voice acting?
Ayres, born in 1968, began dubbing anime in the late 1990s and has built a continuous career in the field since 1998. That nearly three decade run has made him a familiar name in English language anime localization.
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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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