J. Michael Tatum
Voice ActorJ. Michael Tatum works as an ADR director, script writer, and voice actor in the American anime dubbing industry, and he lends his voice to Tenya Iida in the English-language version of My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Tatum voices Tenya Iida, the disciplined class representative of Class 1-A at U.A. High School, in the English dub of My Hero Academia. Iida's Engine Quirk grants him incredible speed, and much of his early arc revolves around guilt and a thirst for vengeance after his older brother Tensei is critically injured, a storyline Tatum plays with a mix of rigid formality and real emotional weight. He voiced the role across the bulk of the series' English broadcast run.
Career and Notable Roles
Tatum has worked in the English-language anime dubbing industry since the mid-2000s, both performing and directing ADR sessions and adapting scripts alongside his voice work. He is widely recognized for voicing Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler, among a long list of other Funimation and Crunchyroll anime credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does J. Michael Tatum voice in My Hero Academia?
Tatum voices Tenya Iida, the disciplined class representative of Class 1-A at U.A. High School, in the English dub of My Hero Academia. Iida's Engine Quirk grants him incredible speed, and Tatum voiced the role across the bulk of the series' English broadcast run.
What is J. Michael Tatum's most famous voice role?
Tatum is widely recognized for voicing Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler, one of his most prominent credits in the English-language anime dubbing industry.
Does J. Michael Tatum do anything besides voice acting?
Yes, Tatum also works as an ADR director and script adaptor, shaping dubs from behind the scenes in addition to his performing work.
Who is J. Michael Tatum?
J. Michael Tatum is an American voice actor who has worked in English-language anime dubbing since the mid-2000s, both performing and directing ADR sessions alongside his voice work.
What happens to Tenya Iida's brother in My Hero Academia?
Much of Iida's early arc revolves around guilt and a thirst for vengeance after his older brother Tensei is critically injured, a storyline Tatum plays with a mix of rigid formality and real emotional weight.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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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- Created byKohei Horikoshi
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byBones
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