Ryan Pitts
Description
Ryan Pitts is the professional name of American voice actor Orion Pitts, who has worked extensively providing English voices for Japanese anime series. His career in voice acting began in 1998, and he has been associated with Funimation, now known as Crunchyroll, for much of his work in the industry. Over the course of his career, he has built a substantial filmography across numerous popular anime titles.
Among his most recognized roles are two characters from the mid-2010s: Nozomu Nanashima in the romantic comedy series Kiss Him, Not Me and Ranta in the fantasy series Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions. He is also known for portraying the complex and long-running role of Hyakunosuke Ogata in the historical adventure series Golden Kamuy, a character he voiced across multiple seasons. His other significant anime roles include Daisuke Hiyama in Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest, Taisei Yoshida in Assassination Classroom, Yosetsu Awase in My Hero Academia, Shuu in Tokyo Ghoul, and Kraft in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. He has also appeared as Koji Saeki in Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199, Masakage Yamagata in In Another World with My Smartphone, and Taichi Nanao in A3!.
Throughout his career, Pitts has often worked on projects produced by Funimation, contributing to English dub casts directed by the likes of Tia Ballard. His work demonstrates recurring collaborations with a stable of fellow voice actors common to the Dallas-Fort Worth area dubbing scene. A notable achievement is the breadth and longevity of his career, having provided voices for anime continuously since the late 1990s, with one of his earliest roles being Saldeath and Billy in the long-running series One Piece. His consistent work across many popular series, including major titles like Attack on Titan, Black Clover, and Assassination Classroom, underscores his status as a reliable and prolific performer in the English dubbing industry.
Among his most recognized roles are two characters from the mid-2010s: Nozomu Nanashima in the romantic comedy series Kiss Him, Not Me and Ranta in the fantasy series Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions. He is also known for portraying the complex and long-running role of Hyakunosuke Ogata in the historical adventure series Golden Kamuy, a character he voiced across multiple seasons. His other significant anime roles include Daisuke Hiyama in Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest, Taisei Yoshida in Assassination Classroom, Yosetsu Awase in My Hero Academia, Shuu in Tokyo Ghoul, and Kraft in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. He has also appeared as Koji Saeki in Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199, Masakage Yamagata in In Another World with My Smartphone, and Taichi Nanao in A3!.
Throughout his career, Pitts has often worked on projects produced by Funimation, contributing to English dub casts directed by the likes of Tia Ballard. His work demonstrates recurring collaborations with a stable of fellow voice actors common to the Dallas-Fort Worth area dubbing scene. A notable achievement is the breadth and longevity of his career, having provided voices for anime continuously since the late 1990s, with one of his earliest roles being Saldeath and Billy in the long-running series One Piece. His consistent work across many popular series, including major titles like Attack on Titan, Black Clover, and Assassination Classroom, underscores his status as a reliable and prolific performer in the English dubbing industry.
All Characters
- EnglishAnime overview: Kiss Him, Not Me
- EnglishAnime overview: Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions