David Matranga
Voice ActorDavid Matranga is a prolific American voice actor who has led English dubs of anime since the late 1990s. He voices Ikki Niko in the English dub of Blue Lock, the Studio Eight Bit series.
Blue Lock Role
In the English dub of Blue Lock, David Matranga voices Ikki Niko, the sharp-eyed defender nicknamed "The Watchtower" for his ability to read the entire field. Niko stands out among the Blue Lock hopefuls as a former midfielder rather than a striker, and his introverted, slightly sarcastic personality gives Matranga plenty to work with in the role. The character carries Matranga's voice through the First Selection, the Neo Egoist League, and eventually a spot on the Japan U-20 roster.
Career and Notable Roles
Matranga has spent close to three decades as one of the busiest names in English-language anime dubbing, racking up long-running lead parts across multiple eras of the medium. He is widely recognized for playing Shoto Todoroki in My Hero Academia, Tomoya Okazaki across the Clannad series, Genjo Sanzo in Saiyuki, and Bertholdt Hoover in Attack on Titan, with additional credits spanning Halo Legends, Appleseed, and Street Fighter 6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did David Matranga voice?
Matranga has voiced Shoto Todoroki in My Hero Academia, Tomoya Okazaki across the Clannad series, Genjo Sanzo in Saiyuki, and Bertholdt Hoover in Attack on Titan. He also voices Ikki Niko in the English dub of Blue Lock.
What is David Matranga's most famous role?
Matranga is widely recognized for playing Shoto Todoroki in My Hero Academia. The role stands out among nearly three decades of lead English dub work dating back to 1998.
Who does David Matranga voice in Blue Lock?
Matranga voices Ikki Niko, the sharp-eyed defender nicknamed The Watchtower for his ability to read the entire field. Niko is a former midfielder rather than a striker, and his introverted, sarcastic personality carries Matranga's voice from the First Selection through the Neo Egoist League and onto the Japan U-20 roster.
When did David Matranga start voice acting?
Matranga has spent close to three decades as one of the busiest names in English-language anime dubbing, working since 1998. That run includes long-running lead parts across multiple eras of the medium.
What other anime and games has David Matranga worked on?
Beyond his anime leads, Matranga has voiced roles in Halo Legends and Appleseed, along with work on the video game Street Fighter 6. These credits add to a resume built mostly on English-language anime dubbing.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Blue Lock anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
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