Jessie James Grelle
Voice ActorJessie James Grelle is an American performer who has dubbed English-language anime since 2005. In the Tokyo Ghoul franchise they voice Naki, a fiercely loyal, hot-tempered member of the ghoul group Aogiri Tree.
Tokyo Ghoul Role
Grelle voices Naki in the Tokyo Ghoul English dub, an Aogiri Tree member whose worshipful loyalty to his superior, Ayato Kirishima, is matched by an explosive, easily provoked temper. The performance leans heavily on volume and volatility, a contrast to the many composed leading-man roles Grelle is more commonly cast in. Earlier releases in the franchise credited the same performance under the name Josh Grelle, before Grelle began working under their current name.
Career and Notable Roles
Active since 2005, Grelle has become known for lead roles including Armin Arlert in Attack on Titan, Shido Itsuka in Date A Live, Fumikage Tokoyami in My Hero Academia and Futaro Uesugi in The Quintessential Quintuplets. Their range extends across genres, from Byakuya Togami in Danganronpa to Yuri Katsuki in Yuri!!! on Ice and Ludger Kresnik in the Tales of Xillia video game series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Jessie James Grelle voice in Tokyo Ghoul?
Grelle voices Naki, an Aogiri Tree member whose worshipful loyalty to his superior, Ayato Kirishima, is matched by an explosive, easily provoked temper. Earlier releases in the franchise credited the same performance under the name Josh Grelle.
Who is Jessie James Grelle?
Jessie James Grelle is an American performer who has dubbed English-language anime since 2005, known for lead roles that contrast with the volatile Naki in Tokyo Ghoul.
What other anime has Jessie James Grelle voiced?
Grelle voices Armin Arlert in Attack on Titan, Shido Itsuka in Date A Live and Fumikage Tokoyami in My Hero Academia, roles that lean toward the composed leading-man parts they are more commonly cast in.
What video game has Jessie James Grelle voiced a character in?
Grelle voices Ludger Kresnik in the Tales of Xillia video game series.
What other characters has Jessie James Grelle voiced?
Grelle's range extends across genres, including Futaro Uesugi in The Quintessential Quintuplets, Byakuya Togami in Danganronpa and Yuri Katsuki in Yuri!!! on Ice.
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