Joel McDonald
Voice ActorJoel McDonald spent years directing and writing scripts for Funimation's English-dubbed anime before moving into video games at Gearbox Entertainment. In Tokyo Ghoul he voices Take Hirako, a composed CCG investigator.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
McDonald voices Take Hirako in Tokyo Ghoul, a disciplined CCG investigator who serves under Kureo Mado and later becomes a mentor figure within the organization. The role calls for a steady, professional restraint that suits an officer holding the line within the CCG's chain of command, a tone consistent with the kind of grounded supporting parts McDonald was known for during his Funimation years.
Career and Notable Roles
Active in anime dubbing since 2009, McDonald worked extensively behind the scenes at Funimation as a voice director and scriptwriter in addition to performing. He has since moved into games, working as a voiceover producer and director for Gearbox Entertainment, and wrote a guidebook aimed at newcomers looking to break into professional voice acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Joel McDonald voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
McDonald voices Take Hirako in Tokyo Ghoul, a disciplined CCG investigator who serves under Kureo Mado and later becomes a mentor figure within the organization.
Who is Joel McDonald?
Joel McDonald is an American voice actor, director and scriptwriter who has worked in anime dubbing since 2009.
What did Joel McDonald do at Funimation?
McDonald worked extensively behind the scenes at Funimation as a voice director and scriptwriter in addition to his performing work.
What does Joel McDonald do now?
McDonald has since moved into video games, working as a voiceover producer and director for Gearbox Entertainment.
Has Joel McDonald written anything about voice acting?
McDonald wrote a guidebook aimed at newcomers looking to break into professional voice acting, drawing on his years directing and performing at Funimation.
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