Darius Marquis Johnson
Description
Darius Marquis Johnson is an American voice actor based in Los Angeles, recognized for his work in English-language dubs of anime and animation. His career is built on a diverse foundation in live performance, including improvisational comedy, stand-up, and stage acting. Johnson holds a Master of Fine Arts degree and began his performance career at Sesame Place theme park, where he portrayed characters like Bert and Grover in live shows, and toured Italy performing Commedia dell'arte.
Johnson's transition to voice-over work gained momentum around 2020. During the pandemic, he focused on developing his craft from home, creating character videos that led to industry attention and eventually prompted his move to California to pursue voice acting full-time. He maintains a home studio equipped with professional soundproofing and recording gear. His creative process emphasizes musicality, character objectives, and an improvisational approach while respecting the written script. In addition to voice acting, he is also a professional choreographer and once served as a dancing base coach for the Savannah Bananas, which led to an appearance on ESPN.
In anime, Johnson is known for several prominent English dub roles. He provides the voice for Renatus Revol in the second season of Mashle: Magic and Muscles, also known as The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc. He plays Haruhito Yano in the critically acclaimed series ODDTAXI and its film sequel ODDTAXI: In the Woods. His other notable anime credits include Sanosuke Sagara in the 2023 remake of Rurouni Kenshin, a role in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, Allen in the film Gekijōban Kuroko no Basuke Last Game, and a part in the series Sakamoto Days.
Beyond anime, Johnson voiced the character Barkimedes on Nickelodeon's Monster High, appears in the television series BG Monsters, and has lent his voice to audiobooks and radio plays. His voice range covers teen and adult male characters, from anime protagonists to villains and wacky cartoon roles, with the ability to perform various accents including RP British, Southern, New York, and Philadelphian. He also possesses specialty skills for creature noises and beatboxing.
Johnson's transition to voice-over work gained momentum around 2020. During the pandemic, he focused on developing his craft from home, creating character videos that led to industry attention and eventually prompted his move to California to pursue voice acting full-time. He maintains a home studio equipped with professional soundproofing and recording gear. His creative process emphasizes musicality, character objectives, and an improvisational approach while respecting the written script. In addition to voice acting, he is also a professional choreographer and once served as a dancing base coach for the Savannah Bananas, which led to an appearance on ESPN.
In anime, Johnson is known for several prominent English dub roles. He provides the voice for Renatus Revol in the second season of Mashle: Magic and Muscles, also known as The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc. He plays Haruhito Yano in the critically acclaimed series ODDTAXI and its film sequel ODDTAXI: In the Woods. His other notable anime credits include Sanosuke Sagara in the 2023 remake of Rurouni Kenshin, a role in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, Allen in the film Gekijōban Kuroko no Basuke Last Game, and a part in the series Sakamoto Days.
Beyond anime, Johnson voiced the character Barkimedes on Nickelodeon's Monster High, appears in the television series BG Monsters, and has lent his voice to audiobooks and radio plays. His voice range covers teen and adult male characters, from anime protagonists to villains and wacky cartoon roles, with the ability to perform various accents including RP British, Southern, New York, and Philadelphian. He also possesses specialty skills for creature noises and beatboxing.
All Characters
- EnglishAnime overview: Mashle: Magic and Muscles