J. Michael Tatum
Voice ActorJ. Michael Tatum has spent two decades lending his voice, and often his skills as an ADR director and scriptwriter, to English-language versions of Japanese anime and games. In Tokyo Ghoul he voices Shu Tsukiyama, the wealthy, flamboyant ghoul obsessed with fine cuisine.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Tatum voices Shu Tsukiyama in Tokyo Ghoul, an aristocratic ghoul gourmet whose theatrical flair and obsession with fine dining mask a genuinely dangerous predator. The character's operatic, over-the-top delivery is a natural fit for Tatum's reputation for playing eccentric, larger-than-life figures, and the role became one of the more memorable villain turns in the English dub cast.
Career and Notable Roles
Working in English-dubbed anime since 2004, Tatum has built a career on flamboyant and refined character types, including Kyoya Ootori in Ouran High School Host Club and Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler. He also works regularly as an ADR director and script writer, shaping dub scripts and casts beyond his own performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does J. Michael Tatum voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
Tatum voices Shu Tsukiyama in Tokyo Ghoul, an aristocratic ghoul gourmet whose theatrical flair and obsession with fine dining mask a genuinely dangerous predator.
Who is J. Michael Tatum?
J. Michael Tatum is an American voice actor who has spent two decades working in English-language anime and games, active since 2004.
What other anime characters has J. Michael Tatum voiced?
Tatum voices Kyoya Ootori in Ouran High School Host Club and Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler, roles that fit his reputation for flamboyant and refined character types.
What does J. Michael Tatum do besides voice acting?
Tatum regularly works as an ADR director and script writer, shaping dub scripts and casts beyond his own performances.
Is Shu Tsukiyama considered one of J. Michael Tatum's standout roles?
Shu Tsukiyama's operatic, over-the-top delivery became one of the more memorable villain turns in the Tokyo Ghoul English dub cast, a natural fit for Tatum's larger-than-life character work.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Tokyo Ghoul anime series, manga, and official materials. Tokyo Ghoul was created by Sui Ishida, published by Shueisha, and animated by Studio Pierrot. All rights to Tokyo Ghoul and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created bySui Ishida
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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