Ben Phillips
Voice ActorBen Phillips is an American voice actor who provides the English dub voice of Giran, also called Kagero Okuta, a black-market broker for the League of Villains in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Phillips voices Giran, credited as Kagero Okuta, a C-rank villain who works as a broker and recruiter for the League of Villains, across multiple seasons of the English dub of My Hero Academia. The character's underworld connections make him a recurring fixture in the series' villain storylines.
Career and Notable Roles
Phillips has led major English-dub roles including Rudeus Greyrat in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Freed Sellzen in High School DxD, and Yoshitake Shiraishi in Golden Kamuy, alongside behind-the-scenes subtitling and production work for Funimation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Ben Phillips voice in My Hero Academia?
Ben Phillips voices Giran, credited as Kagero Okuta, a C-rank villain who works as a broker and recruiter for the League of Villains. The character's underworld connections make him a recurring fixture across multiple seasons of the English dub.
What other anime has Ben Phillips been in?
Ben Phillips has led major English-dub roles including Rudeus Greyrat in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation and Freed Sellzen in High School DxD. Those lead parts sit alongside his supporting role as Giran in My Hero Academia.
What role does Ben Phillips play in Golden Kamuy?
Ben Phillips voices Yoshitake Shiraishi in the English dub of Golden Kamuy. It is one of several major dub credits in a career that also includes Mushoku Tensei and My Hero Academia.
Does Ben Phillips do more than voice acting?
Yes, alongside performing, Ben Phillips has done behind-the-scenes subtitling and production work for Funimation. That work runs parallel to lead dub roles such as Rudeus Greyrat in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.
Who is Ben Phillips?
Ben Phillips, born in 1980, is an American voice actor who provides the English dub voice of Giran in My Hero Academia. His other lead roles include Rudeus Greyrat in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation and Freed Sellzen in High School DxD.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the My Hero Academia anime series, manga, and official materials. My Hero Academia was created by Kohei Horikoshi, published by Shueisha, and animated by Bones. All rights to My Hero Academia and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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