J. Michael Tatum
Voice ActorAmerican performer J. Michael Tatum works as a voice actor, script adaptation writer, and ADR director for English-language anime, contributing supporting character voices to One Piece's Funimation dub.
One Piece Role
For Funimation's English dub of One Piece, Tatum voices Mashikaku and the Tightrope Walking Funan Bros, brief supporting characters who appear within the larger cast of the series.
Career and Notable Roles
Since entering the anime dubbing industry in 2004, Tatum has built a long career voicing both leading and supporting characters across many English-language adaptations of Japanese series and games. Beyond performing, he also works as an ADR director and script adaptation writer, shaping how dubbed dialogue is written and recorded for English-speaking audiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does J. Michael Tatum voice in anime?
For Funimation's English dub of One Piece, Tatum voices Mashikaku, a supporting character within the series' large cast.
What other One Piece character has J. Michael Tatum voiced?
Tatum also voices the Tightrope Walking Funan Bros, brief supporting characters who appear within the larger cast of One Piece.
How long has J. Michael Tatum worked in anime dubbing?
Tatum has worked in the anime dubbing industry since 2004, giving him roughly two decades of experience voicing both leading and supporting characters.
Does J. Michael Tatum work behind the scenes in anime production?
Beyond performing, Tatum also works as an ADR director, shaping how English-language anime dubs are cast and recorded.
What does J. Michael Tatum do besides voice acting and directing?
Tatum also works as a script adaptation writer, shaping how dubbed dialogue is written for English-speaking audiences.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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