Kim Strauss
Voice ActorKim Strauss is an American voice performer and children's book author who provides the English dub voice of Ibiki Morino in the Naruto anime.
Naruto Role
In the English version of Naruto, Kim Strauss voices Ibiki Morino, the intimidating head of the Hidden Leaf's Torture and Interrogation Force who proctors the written first stage of the Chunin Exams. His gravelly delivery suited a character built around psychological pressure and information gathering.
Career and Notable Roles
Strauss has worked in American voice acting since the mid-1980s, amassing a long list of anime dubbing and video game credits. Away from the booth he is a published children's author, having written the fantasy titles Kalan the Mighty Warrior and Braxus the Owl, and he is fondly remembered by tokusatsu fans as Ninjor from the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kim Strauss?
Kim Strauss is an American voice actor who has worked in the industry since the mid-1980s, with a long list of anime dubbing and video game credits. He is also a published children's book author, having written the fantasy titles Kalan the Mighty Warrior and Braxus the Owl.
Who voices Ibiki in Naruto?
Kim Strauss voices Ibiki Morino in the English dub of Naruto. Ibiki is the intimidating head of the Hidden Leaf's Torture and Interrogation Force, and Strauss's gravelly delivery suited a character built around psychological pressure and information gathering.
What other roles is Kim Strauss known for?
Beyond Naruto, Kim Strauss is fondly remembered by tokusatsu fans as Ninjor from the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. He has built a long career in American voice acting since 1986, with credits spanning anime dubbing and video games.
What does Ibiki Morino do in Naruto?
Ibiki Morino, voiced by Kim Strauss in the English dub, is the head of the Hidden Leaf's Torture and Interrogation Force. He proctors the written first stage of the Chunin Exams, using psychological pressure rather than physical tests to weed out weaker candidates.
When did Kim Strauss start voice acting?
Kim Strauss has worked in American voice acting since the mid-1980s. His career has included a long list of anime dubbing and video game credits, alongside his side career as a published children's author.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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