Marc Diraison
Voice ActorAmerican voice performer Marc Diraison has spent decades in anime dubbing, taking on ADR direction and script-writing duties as well as character roles, with credits stretching back to the early 1980s. His work brought him into JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's English-language cast.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Diraison contributed to the English-language voice cast of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, adding to a dubbing resume built across studios like Bang Zoom! Entertainment and NYAV Post. His broader body of work spans lead and supporting parts alike, most famously as Guts in the Berserk anime adaptations, a role defined by a gravelly, hard-worn delivery.
Career and Notable Roles
Diraison's screen work stretches back to 1982, and beyond acting he has directed ADR sessions and written scripts for English-language releases. He is also recognized for two very different genre parts: the proud, doomed mage Tokiomi Tohsaka in Fate/Zero, and the villainous game architect Akihiko Kayaba, whom he voices in Sword Art Online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Marc Diraison voice?
Marc Diraison is most famously known as Guts in the Berserk anime adaptations, a role defined by a gravelly, hard-worn delivery. The performance stands as the signature credit across his decades-long dubbing career.
Is Marc Diraison still acting?
Marc Diraison's screen work stretches back to 1982 and continues through the present, spanning more than four decades of anime dubbing. That makes him one of the longer tenured performers working in English-language anime localization today.
Who does Marc Diraison voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Diraison contributed to the English-language voice cast of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, adding to a dubbing resume built across studios like Bang Zoom! Entertainment and NYAV Post. The specific character he plays is not publicly documented.
Does Marc Diraison do more than voice acting?
Beyond acting, Marc Diraison has directed ADR sessions and written scripts for English-language anime releases. That behind-the-scenes work runs alongside his on-screen performances.
What other anime characters has Marc Diraison voiced?
Marc Diraison voices the proud, doomed mage Tokiomi Tohsaka in Fate/Zero and the villainous game architect Akihiko Kayaba in Sword Art Online. Both roles reflect a different side of his range across major anime franchises.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Animated byDavid Production
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