Joel McDonald
Voice ActorJoel McDonald worked in the English-dub side of the anime business, taking on voice acting, ADR direction, and scriptwriting duties for Funimation titles, with credits touching the My Hero Academia franchise; he later moved into voiceover production at Gearbox Entertainment.
My Hero Academia Role
McDonald voices Yuga Aoyama, the flamboyant Class 1-A student who fights under the hero name Can't Stop Twinkling, in the English dub of My Hero Academia. Aoyama's Navel Laser quirk fires a sparkling beam from his stomach, a power he does not fully control on his own and instead manages with the help of his Sparkle Belt. McDonald brings out the character's theatrical, self-assured stage presence, playing up the humor in a hero whose greatest weapon is also his biggest liability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Joel McDonald voice in My Hero Academia?
Joel McDonald voices Yuga Aoyama, the flamboyant Class 1-A student who fights under the hero name Can't Stop Twinkling, in the English dub of My Hero Academia. McDonald brings out the character's theatrical, self-assured stage presence in the role.
What is Yuga Aoyama's Quirk?
Aoyama's Navel Laser Quirk fires a sparkling beam from his stomach, but he does not fully control it on his own and instead manages it with the help of his Sparkle Belt. McDonald plays up the humor in a hero whose greatest weapon is also his biggest liability.
What other anime has Joel McDonald voiced characters in?
McDonald voices Bartholomew Kuma in One Piece, one of his notable roles from his years working across English-dubbed anime. He has been active in the industry since 2009.
What does Joel McDonald do besides voice acting?
McDonald worked as a performer, voice director, and scriptwriter during his time at Funimation before later shifting into video games as a voiceover producer and director at Gearbox Entertainment. His career spans both anime dubbing and game voice production.
Has Joel McDonald written anything about voice acting?
Joel McDonald wrote a guide aimed at newcomers pursuing voice-over work, titled Getting In. It draws on his years of experience as a performer, director, and scriptwriter in the anime dubbing industry.
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