Jean-Luc Hester
Voice ActorJean-Luc Hester is an American voice actor, born in 1989, who voices Jack Mantis, the hero name of Togaru Kamakiri, in the English dub of My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Hester voices Togaru Kamakiri, known by his hero name Jack Mantis, in the English dub of My Hero Academia. Kamakiri is a Class 1-B student with a mantis-inspired Quirk who competes in the series' U.A. Sports Festival and appears through the show's later class-versus-class training arcs, giving Hester a recurring supporting presence among the wider student body.
Career and Notable Roles
Hester, the younger brother of fellow voice actress Jamie Marchi, has worked steadily across English-language anime dubs since the mid-2010s, with roles including Masayoshi Kimura in Assassination Classroom and a younger version of Bin in Tokyo Ghoul, along with additional voice work in One Piece and Ghost in the Shell: Arise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Jean-Luc Hester voice in My Hero Academia?
Jean-Luc Hester voices Togaru Kamakiri, known by his hero name Jack Mantis, in the English dub of My Hero Academia. Kamakiri is a Class 1-B student with a mantis-inspired Quirk who competes in the U.A. Sports Festival.
What other anime has Jean-Luc Hester voiced characters in?
Hester has voiced Masayoshi Kimura in Assassination Classroom and a younger version of Bin in Tokyo Ghoul, along with additional voice work in One Piece and Ghost in the Shell: Arise. These credits sit alongside his role as Togaru Kamakiri in My Hero Academia.
Is Jean-Luc Hester related to any other voice actors?
Jean-Luc Hester is the younger brother of fellow voice actress Jamie Marchi. Both siblings have built careers in English-language anime dubbing.
When was Jean-Luc Hester born?
Jean-Luc Hester was born in 1989. He is an American voice actor known for supporting roles including Togaru Kamakiri in My Hero Academia.
When did Jean-Luc Hester start his voice acting career?
Hester has worked steadily across English-language anime dubs since the mid-2010s. That run has included his role as Togaru Kamakiri in My Hero Academia alongside his other dub credits.
Sources & Information
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- Animated byBones
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