J. Michael Tatum
Voice ActorJ. Michael Tatum, an American voice performer who also works behind the mic as an ADR director and script writer, voiced Ryoji Kaji in the Rebuild of Evangelion film Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Tatum voiced Ryoji Kaji, the undercover agent and old friend of Misato Katsuragi, in the English-language version of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, part of the Rebuild of Evangelion film series based on Hideaki Anno's original story.
Career and Notable Roles
Working out of Los Angeles since 2004, Tatum is widely known for voicing Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler, Kyoya Ootori in Ouran High School Host Club, Okabe Rintaro in Steins;Gate, Tenya Iida in My Hero Academia and Erwin Smith in Attack on Titan, and he frequently works as an ADR director and script writer on the same English dubs he acts in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has J. Michael Tatum voiced?
Tatum is widely known for voicing Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler, Kyoya Ootori in Ouran High School Host Club, and Okabe Rintaro in Steins;Gate. He has built this catalog of lead roles across numerous major English-language anime dubs.
Who does J. Michael Tatum voice in Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Tatum voices Ryoji Kaji, the undercover agent and old friend of Misato Katsuragi, in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance. The role appears in the Rebuild of Evangelion film series based on Hideaki Anno's original story.
Does J. Michael Tatum work behind the mic besides acting?
Yes, Tatum frequently works as an ADR director and script writer on the same English dubs he voice-acts in. This dual role has made him one of the more hands-on performers in modern anime localization.
When did J. Michael Tatum start voice acting?
Tatum has worked out of Los Angeles as a voice actor since 2004. His two-decade career spans both performing and behind-the-scenes ADR direction and script writing.
What other major anime has J. Michael Tatum voiced in besides Evangelion?
Tatum voices Tenya Iida in My Hero Academia and Erwin Smith in Attack on Titan, two of the biggest modern shonen franchises alongside his Evangelion work.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series, manga, and official materials. Neon Genesis Evangelion was created by Hideaki Anno, published by Kadokawa, and animated by khara and Gainax. All rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHideaki Anno
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- Animated bykhara
- Animated byGainax
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