Ben Wabal is a pseudonym for the American voice actor David Matranga, who is known for his extensive work in English-language dubs of anime and video games. The actor is from Houston, Texas, and was born on April 20. The use of a stage name like Ben Wabal is common in the industry, particularly for actors working under non-union contracts or for studios that require a large number of pseudonyms for a single production.

Wabal is most recognized for his role as the protagonist Muneakira Yagyu in the anime series Samurai Girls, also known as Hyakka Ryoran: Samurai Girls, and its sequel, Samurai Bride. In these series, Muneakira is a high school student in an alternate version of Japan who possesses a unique power to awaken Master Samurai warriors with a kiss. Wabal performed the voice of this character for the English dub produced by Sentai Filmworks.

The voice actor's real identity, David Matranga, has a long and distinguished career in the anime industry with many major roles beyond his work as Ben Wabal. He is well known for voicing Bertholdt Hoover in the global hit series Attack on Titan. His other significant anime roles include Tomoya Okazaki in Clannad, Hideki Hinata in Angel Beats, Wave in Akame ga Kill, and Manabu Horikita in Classroom of the Elite. In video games, he has provided voices for characters such as Ken in Street Fighter 6, Zelkov in Fire Emblem Engage, Knoll in Fire Emblem Heroes, and Ikki Niko in Blue Lock.

In addition to his voice acting, David Matranga has also worked as a voice director, providing commentary for episodes of several series, including Attack on Titan, Clannad After Story, and Le Chevalier D'Eon. His work on these projects, alongside his many acting credits, establishes him as a prolific figure in the English-language anime dubbing industry.