Johnny Yong Bosch
Voice ActorJohnny Yong Bosch is an American actor and voice actor with roots in both martial arts television and anime dubbing. In Naruto, produced by Studio Pierrot, he voices the Leaf jonin Genma Shiranui, the Akatsuki puppet master Sasori, and the Fourth Mizukage Yagura Karatachi in the English dub.
Naruto Role
Bosch voices three distinct figures across Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden. He plays Genma Shiranui, the senbon-chewing jonin of the Hidden Leaf; Sasori, the Sand-born puppet master of the Akatsuki who turned his own body into a living marionette; and Yagura Karatachi, the diminutive Fourth Mizukage and host of the Three-Tails. The range lets him swing from steady ally to ruthless villain within the Studio Pierrot saga.
Career and Notable Roles
Bosch first drew notice as Adam Park, a Black Ranger in the Power Rangers television franchise, then built a huge resume in the recording booth. Among his signature anime leads are the gunman Vash from Trigun, Bleach's Ichigo Kurosaki, and Lelouch of Code Geass, while gamers know him as Nero from Devil May Cry and as Persona 4's Yu Narukami. He has also voiced Jonathan Joestar in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Johnny Yong Bosch voice?
In the Naruto franchise, Johnny Yong Bosch voices Genma Shiranui, a jonin of the Hidden Leaf; Sasori, the Akatsuki's puppet master; and Yagura Karatachi, the Fourth Mizukage and host of the Three-Tails. The range lets him swing from steady ally to ruthless villain across Studio Pierrot's series.
What is Johnny Yong Bosch's most famous role?
Bosch first drew wide attention playing Adam Park, a Black Ranger, in the Power Rangers television franchise. He later became one of anime's most recognized voice actors, active in the industry since 1994.
What anime characters has Johnny Yong Bosch voiced outside Naruto?
Bosch voices Vash in Trigun, Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach, and Lelouch in Code Geass. He also plays Jonathan Joestar in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series.
What video games has Johnny Yong Bosch voiced?
In video games, Bosch voices Nero in Devil May Cry and Yu Narukami in Persona 4. These roles sit alongside his extensive anime dubbing career.
When did Johnny Yong Bosch start his acting career?
Johnny Yong Bosch was born in 1976 and has been active in the entertainment industry since 1994. His three decades of work span both live-action television and anime voice acting.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Naruto anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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