Chris Edgerly
Voice ActorChris Edgerly is an American voice actor active in anime dubbing, video games, and animation. In the English version of Naruto: Shippuden he voices the immortal Akatsuki ninja Hidan, the tailed beast Isobu, and the jinchuriki Roshi, all for the Studio Pierrot series.
Naruto Role
Edgerly handles several characters in the English dub of Naruto: Shippuden. His most prominent is Hidan, the foul-mouthed, immortal member of the Akatsuki who worships the god Jashin. He also voices Isobu, the Three-Tails, and Roshi, the jinchuriki of the Four-Tails, giving each a distinct presence within the war-era cast.
Career and Notable Roles
Away from Naruto, Edgerly has voiced a wide assortment of characters across English-dubbed anime, animated series, and video games. He is a versatile utility performer comfortable with villains, monsters, and comic relief alike. The menacing, unhinged Hidan remains one of his more memorable anime roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Chris Edgerly voice?
Chris Edgerly voices Hidan in the English dub of Naruto: Shippuden, the foul-mouthed, immortal member of the Akatsuki who worships the god Jashin. It's his most prominent role in the franchise.
What is Chris Edgerly known for?
Beyond Hidan, Edgerly also voices Isobu, the Three-Tails, and Roshi, the jinchuriki of the Four-Tails, in Naruto: Shippuden's English dub. Together the three roles give him a distinct presence within the series' war-era cast.
What kind of roles does Chris Edgerly typically play?
Edgerly is a versatile utility performer comfortable with villains, monsters, and comic relief. That range is part of what let him juggle three different Naruto characters across the same English dub.
Why is Hidan considered one of Chris Edgerly's most memorable roles?
Edgerly's menacing, unhinged portrayal of Hidan remains one of his more memorable anime performances. The character's foul-mouthed devotion to the god Jashin gives Edgerly plenty of room to lean into that unhinged energy.
What other work has Chris Edgerly done besides Naruto?
Away from Naruto, Edgerly has voiced a wide assortment of characters across English-dubbed anime, animated series, and video games. He remains best known within the franchise for his multiple Shippuden characters.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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