David Lodge
Voice ActorDavid Lodge is an American voice actor best known among Naruto fans for voicing the Toad Sage Jiraiya in the English dub of the Studio Pierrot series.
Naruto Role
Lodge provided the English voice of Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin and the boisterous, self-styled toad hermit who takes Naruto on as a pupil. The character carries much of the story's mentorship and comic-relief weight through the original series and Naruto: Shippuden.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Lodge most famous for?
David Lodge is most famous among Naruto fans for voicing Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin and the boisterous, self styled toad hermit who mentors Naruto. The character carries much of the story's mentorship and comic relief weight across the original series and Naruto: Shippuden.
What characters does David Lodge voice?
Beyond Jiraiya in Naruto, David Lodge voices Kenpachi Zaraki in the English dub of Bleach. His deep, gravelly range has made him a fit for many older and imposing characters.
Where is David Lodge based?
David Lodge is an American voice actor based in Los Angeles. He is a veteran of English language anime and video game voice work, best known for playing Jiraiya in Naruto.
What kind of voice does David Lodge have?
David Lodge has a deep, gravelly vocal range that suits older and imposing characters. That range fits both his role as Jiraiya, the toad hermit sage in Naruto, and Kenpachi Zaraki in Bleach.
Who is David Lodge?
David Lodge is an American voice actor known for playing Jiraiya, the toad sage and mentor to Naruto, in the English dub of Naruto. He has also voiced Kenpachi Zaraki in Bleach, drawing on a deep, gravelly range suited to older, imposing characters.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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