Mike McFarland
Voice ActorAmerican voice actor and longtime Funimation ADR veteran Mike McFarland has voiced Ojiro and Ectoplasm in My Hero Academia and become the English dub's ADR and voice director as of Season 7.
My Hero Academia Role
McFarland provides the English voices of Mashirao Ojiro, the tail-Quirk student of Class 1-A, and Ectoplasm, one of U.A. High's teaching staff, in My Hero Academia. Starting with the show's seventh season he moved from cast member to ADR and voice director for the English dub, taking over a production role previously led by Colleen Clinkenbeard.
Career and Notable Roles
McFarland's signature credit is playing the original English-language incarnation of Master Roshi, alongside Yajirobe, across Funimation's two Dragon Ball series. He has also lent his voice to Teppei Sugo for the psychological thriller Psycho-Pass, played Jean Havoc opposite the State Military in Fullmetal Alchemist, brought Buggy the Clown to life in the One Piece dub, and voiced Jean Kirstein for the soldiers of Attack on Titan. On the directing side, he has helmed English-language production for Case Closed, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Attack on Titan, plus the Rebuild of Evangelion film series and the standalone feature Summer Wars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who else does Mike McFarland voice?
Beyond My Hero Academia, McFarland voices Buggy the Clown in the One Piece dub and Jean Kirstein in Attack on Titan. He has also played Teppei Sugo in Psycho-Pass and Jean Havoc in Fullmetal Alchemist.
What does Mike McFarland do now?
Starting with My Hero Academia's seventh season, McFarland moved from cast member to ADR and voice director for the English dub, taking over a production role previously led by Colleen Clinkenbeard. On the directing side, he has also helmed English-language production for Case Closed, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Attack on Titan.
Who does Mike McFarland voice in My Hero Academia?
McFarland provides the English voices of Mashirao Ojiro, the tail-Quirk student of Class 1-A, and Ectoplasm, one of U.A. High's teaching staff. He has voiced both roles across the dub's run.
What is Mike McFarland best known for?
McFarland's signature credit is playing the original English-language incarnation of Master Roshi, alongside Yajirobe, across Funimation's two Dragon Ball series. That role remains his most recognized part.
When did Mike McFarland start voice acting?
McFarland has worked in the industry since 1997 as a longtime Funimation ADR veteran. He has also directed the Rebuild of Evangelion film series and the standalone feature Summer Wars.
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