Michael Sorich
Voice ActorMichael Sorich is an American actor, writer, and director who voices several characters in the English dub of Naruto, including Choza Akimichi, the giant toad boss Gamabunta, and the Sound ninja Jirobo. The anime is produced by Studio Pierrot.
Naruto Role
Sorich handles multiple parts in the English version of the series. He voices Choza Akimichi of the Akimichi clan, the enormous summoned toad Gamabunta, and Jirobo of the Sound Four, giving each a distinct heavy presence.
Career and Notable Roles
A veteran of anime dubbing and adaptation, Sorich has worked as an actor, writer, and director on numerous localized productions since the late 1970s. His voice has carried across many animated series and video games throughout a long career in the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Michael Sorich voice in Naruto?
Sorich voices three characters in Naruto: Choza Akimichi of the Akimichi clan, the enormous summoned toad Gamabunta, and Jirobo of the Sound Four.
What is Michael Sorich known for?
Beyond his Naruto roles, Sorich is known for his career as a writer and director on localized anime productions, alongside decades of voice acting since the late 1970s.
What is Michael Sorich's background?
Sorich was born in 1958 in the United States and has worked in the anime industry since 1979 as an actor, writer, and director.
What kind of character is Gamabunta, one of Michael Sorich's Naruto roles?
Gamabunta is described in the series as an enormous summoned toad, one of the three distinct characters Sorich voices in the Naruto English dub.
Who is Jirobo, another character voiced by Michael Sorich?
Jirobo is a member of the Sound Four, the group of Orochimaru's enforcers in Naruto, and stands as another of Sorich's roles in the English dub.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Naruto anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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