David Matranga
Voice ActorDavid Matranga is an American voice actor working mainly in English-dubbed anime who voices Karao Saeki, the serial killer known as Torso, in the English dub of Tokyo Ghoul:re, the Studio Pierrot sequel series.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Matranga voices Karao Saeki, a ghoul serial killer operating under the alias Torso who preys on victims in Tokyo's 20th Ward. The character's grim, predatory nature marks a departure from the more heroic leads Matranga is often cast as, giving him room to play something colder and more dangerous. Saeki's storyline crosses paths with the CCG's investigators during the events of Tokyo Ghoul:re.
Career and Notable Roles
Matranga has built a long career playing anime leads, including Shoto Todoroki in My Hero Academia, Bertholdt Hoover in Attack on Titan, and Tomoya Okazaki across the Clannad series. He has also voiced Genjo Sanzo in Saiyuki, Takumi Usui in Maid Sama, and God Serena in Fairy Tail, and more recently stepped into video games as Ken Masters in Street Fighter 6. He has worked in the dubbing industry since 1998.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does David Matranga voice in Tokyo Ghoul:re?
David Matranga voices Karao Saeki, a ghoul serial killer operating under the alias Torso, in the English dub of Tokyo Ghoul:re. Saeki preys on victims in Tokyo's 20th Ward and marks a departure from the more heroic leads Matranga is often cast as.
What other anime has David Matranga been in?
David Matranga voices Shoto Todoroki in My Hero Academia and Bertholdt Hoover in Attack on Titan. He has built a long career playing anime leads across multiple long-running series.
What is David Matranga best known for?
David Matranga is known for voicing Tomoya Okazaki across the Clannad series and Genjo Sanzo in Saiyuki. He has also voiced Takumi Usui in Maid Sama and God Serena in Fairy Tail.
Has David Matranga voiced characters in video games?
Yes, David Matranga voices Ken Masters in the fighting game Street Fighter 6. That credit sits alongside his long list of anime dub roles.
When did David Matranga start voice acting?
David Matranga has worked in the anime dubbing industry since 1998. His Tokyo Ghoul:re role as Karao Saeki came after two decades of building his career.
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