Richard George

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Richard George is a professional actor known for his extensive work in English-language dubbing of Japanese anime, though the name is widely recognized as a pseudonym. He is credited under the alias Richard George, and his legal name is Richard Epcar, an American voice actor, director, and writer based in Los Angeles. He has been active in the voice acting industry since the early 1980s and has contributed to hundreds of titles across animation and video games.

Under the name Richard George, the actor has voiced several prominent characters in notable anime series and films. One of his earliest major roles during the 1990s was Guld Goa Bowman in the science fiction OVA series Macross Plus. In this role, he portrayed a human-Zentradi hybrid test pilot engaged in a complicated rivalry with a childhood friend. He also provided the voice for Bateau (also spelled Batou) in the cyberpunk film Ghost in the Shell, a character who serves as the tough but loyal second-in-command to the protagonist. His work includes the role of Mitsukake in the fantasy romance series Fushigi Yugi.

During the early 2000s, Richard George voiced the character Genji Kamogawa in the long-running boxing anime Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!. Kamogawa is the gruff and experienced coach of the main character Ippo Makunouchi, serving as a mentor figure throughout the series. He also took on the role of Enge Gam in the mecha adventure series Overman King Gainer.

The voice actor has demonstrated a significant range in his career, moving between antagonistic roles, fatherly mentors, and supporting characters in a wide array of genres. While the name Richard George appears on these specific credits, his work under his primary name includes directing and performing in major franchises such as Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, where he continued to voice the character Batou. He is also known for voicing the Joker in various video game projects and Joseph Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure under his professional name. Together with his spouse, he operates a voice-over production company, demonstrating a lasting commitment to the entertainment industry beyond only performance.
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