Jessie James Grelle
Voice ActorJessie James Grelle works as an ADR script writer and voice actor on English-language versions of Japanese anime, voicing Surume and Pork in Toei Animation's One Piece.
One Piece Role
Grelle voices Surume, the enormous kraken once enslaved by the New Fish-Man Pirates before becoming Luffy's pet, and Pork, a humanoid bull who competes in the Turtle Car Race of One Piece Film: Gold. The pairing reflects a career built largely on ensemble and supporting anime dub work.
Career and Notable Roles
Grelle has become closely associated with leads in the harem genre, taking on parts such as Armin Arlert in Attack on Titan, Fumikage Tokoyami in My Hero Academia, and the title role of Yuri Katsuki in the figure-skating series Yuri!!! on Ice. Other credits include Nobuchika Ginoza in Psycho-Pass, Shido Itsuka across the Date A Live franchise, Issei Hyodo in High School DxD, and Ludger Kresnik in the video game Tales of Xillia 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Jessie James Grelle voice in One Piece?
Jessie James Grelle voices Surume, the enormous kraken once enslaved by the New Fish-Man Pirates before becoming Luffy's pet, and Pork, a humanoid bull who competes in the Turtle Car Race of One Piece Film: Gold.
What is Jessie James Grelle's nationality?
Jessie James Grelle is an American voice actor who has worked in anime dubbing since 2005. Beyond performing, Grelle also works as an ADR script writer, shaping English scripts for anime adaptations.
What is Jessie James Grelle best known for?
Grelle has become closely associated with anime's harem genre, headlining roles such as Armin Arlert in Attack on Titan and Fumikage Tokoyami in My Hero Academia. Both are lead ensemble parts in two of the medium's biggest modern franchises.
What other lead anime roles has Jessie James Grelle voiced?
Grelle voices the title role of Yuri Katsuki in the figure-skating series Yuri!!! on Ice, as well as Nobuchika Ginoza in Psycho-Pass and Shido Itsuka across the Date A Live franchise.
Has Jessie James Grelle voiced a video game character?
Grelle voices Ludger Kresnik in the video game Tales of Xillia 2, alongside numerous English-language anime dubbing credits such as Issei Hyodo in High School DxD.
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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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