Andrew Kishino

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Andrew Kishino is a Canadian-born actor and voice actor known for his extensive work in English dubs of anime series and films, as well as for voicing characters in numerous Western animated series and video games. Born on March 20, 1970, in Toronto, Ontario, he is also recognized in the industry by the nickname Big Kish. His career spans a wide range of roles across various genres, establishing him as a versatile performer in voice-over.

Kishino has lent his voice to a number of prominent anime titles. In the 2022 animated film Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island, he voiced the character Danan Rashica, a belligerent mobile suit pilot for the Principality of Zeon's Southern Cross Corps who is eager to test his skills against the legendary Cucuruz Doan. He also contributed to the Star Wars universe through the anthology series Star Wars: Visions, taking on the roles of Izuma in the short The Village Bride and Juro in The Ninth Jedi. In the 2021 fantasy series Platinum End, Kishino voiced Nanato Mukaido, a terminally ill man who becomes a God Candidate to secure a safe future for his family. That same year, he appeared in The World Ends with You the Animation, providing the voice for Koki Kariya, one of the Composers who acts as a Reaper overseeing the game. His film work also includes the role of Toughboy in the 2021 musical coming-of-age film Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop.

Beyond these roles, Kishino has demonstrated a pattern of recurring work within specific franchises. He is notably connected to the Star Wars franchise, having voiced the character Saw Gerrera in both Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: The Bad Batch. In the world of video games, he has voiced characters in several major titles, including Beck in Final Fantasy VII Remake and its sequel Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and he notably reprised his role as Koki Kariya from the anime in the video game NEO: The World Ends with You. His voice can also be heard in a variety of other popular anime, such as Raizo in One Piece and characters in series like Baki, Record of Ragnarok, and Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-.

In addition to his anime work, Andrew Kishino has a substantial body of work in Western animation. His credits in this field include roles such as Janja in The Lion Guard, Kevin in Steven Universe, and the voice of the villain Shredder in the animated film Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. His career also has roots in music, having released hip-hop albums in the early 1990s before transitioning into voice acting and music production in Los Angeles.
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