Andrew Russell
Description
Andrew Russell is an American voice actor based in Los Angeles, known for his work in anime, animation, and video game dubbing. Born on August 17, 1989, his career path began with a strong foundation in theatre, having studied Musical Theatre at the University of Northern Colorado. He performed in various theater productions across the country, a journey that culminated in his involvement in the national Broadway tour of Jersey Boys in 2016. Following this, he transitioned to focus full-time on voice-over work.
In the realm of anime, Russell is recognized for several prominent roles. He voices the impish and loyal demon Jaken in the series Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon and its second act, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - The Second Act. He is also the English voice of Genta Kojima, the self-proclaimed leader of the Detective Boys, in numerous installments of the long-running Case Closed (Detective Conan) franchise. This includes the films The Fist of Blue Sapphire, Zero the Enforcer, Sunflowers of Inferno, The Crimson Love Letter, The Darkest Nightmare, The Scarlet Bullet, and the special Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small. His other anime credits include Akira Otoishi in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, Ken Wakashimazu in Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc, and roles in One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100 II.
Beyond anime, Russell has built an extensive portfolio in Western animation and video games. He is widely known for voicing Luka Couffaine, also known as the superhero Viperion, in the animated series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. In the video game industry, his roles have garnered significant attention, including Boothill in Honkai: Star Rail, multiple characters in Genshin Impact (such as Eide, Clothar Alberich, and Joserf), Kalecgos in World of Warcraft, and Giovanni in Pokémon Masters.
Russell's career is marked by frequent collaborations with Bang Zoom! Entertainment, a major dubbing studio based in his hometown of Burbank, California, where many of his anime and animation roles are produced. His background as a singer and musician, combined with his technical savvy in self-recording and content creation, has contributed to his versatility as a performer. His notable achievements include building a successful voice-acting career that spans major international franchises in both animation and video games.
In the realm of anime, Russell is recognized for several prominent roles. He voices the impish and loyal demon Jaken in the series Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon and its second act, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - The Second Act. He is also the English voice of Genta Kojima, the self-proclaimed leader of the Detective Boys, in numerous installments of the long-running Case Closed (Detective Conan) franchise. This includes the films The Fist of Blue Sapphire, Zero the Enforcer, Sunflowers of Inferno, The Crimson Love Letter, The Darkest Nightmare, The Scarlet Bullet, and the special Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small. His other anime credits include Akira Otoishi in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, Ken Wakashimazu in Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc, and roles in One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100 II.
Beyond anime, Russell has built an extensive portfolio in Western animation and video games. He is widely known for voicing Luka Couffaine, also known as the superhero Viperion, in the animated series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. In the video game industry, his roles have garnered significant attention, including Boothill in Honkai: Star Rail, multiple characters in Genshin Impact (such as Eide, Clothar Alberich, and Joserf), Kalecgos in World of Warcraft, and Giovanni in Pokémon Masters.
Russell's career is marked by frequent collaborations with Bang Zoom! Entertainment, a major dubbing studio based in his hometown of Burbank, California, where many of his anime and animation roles are produced. His background as a singer and musician, combined with his technical savvy in self-recording and content creation, has contributed to his versatility as a performer. His notable achievements include building a successful voice-acting career that spans major international franchises in both animation and video games.
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- EnglishAnime overview: Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon
- EnglishAnime overview: Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - The Second Act
- EnglishAnime overview: Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire
- English