Before becoming famous for his role as Walter White, Bryan Cranston had a brief but notable career as an anime voice actor. He became an anime voice actor through a combination of luck and talent. He had been working as an actor in Los Angeles for several years when he was cast in a small role in the English dub of the anime film Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise (1987).
His performance in the film was well-received, and he was subsequently cast in other anime roles, including Macross Plus (1994) and Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994).
Top 6 Bryan Cranston Anime
He has lent his voice to a number of English-dubbed anime series and movies, including-
6. Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise
Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise | Image courtesy of Gainax Bandai Visual
Bryan Cranston voiced the character of Marty Tohn in the English dub of the 1987 anime film Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise. John is a member of the Royal Space Force and a mentor to the film’s protagonist, Shirotsugh Lhadatt, and is a wise and experienced officer who helps Shirotsugh to navigate the challenges of the space program.
5. Macross Plus
Isamu Alva Dyson voiced by Bryan Cranston in Macross Plus | Image courtesy of Triangle Staff Studio
Bryan Cranston voiced the character of Isamu Alva Dyson in the English dub of the 1994 anime OVA Macross Plus. Dyson is a young and talented fighter pilot who is caught up in a rivalry with his fellow pilot. He is also drawn into a love triangle with Myung Fang Lone, a singer in a secret project.
4. Armitage III
Armitage III | Image courtesy of Pioneer LDC
Bryan Cranston voiced the character of Eddie Barrows in the English dub of the 1995 anime OVA Armitage III. Barrows is a police officer who transferred to the Mars Police Department from Earth’s Chicago Police Department after an incident with a robot that left him physically disabled and his partner dead.
3. Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie
Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie | Image courtesy of Capcom Entertainment., Group TAC (I), and Sony Music Entertainment
Bryan Cranston voiced the character of Fei Long in the English dub of the 1994 anime film Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie. Fei Long is a Chinese martial artist who is inspired by Bruce Lee. He is a skilled fighter who is determined to win the World Warrior tournament.
2. Tekkaman Blade
Tekkaman Blade | Image courtesy of Tatsunoko Production and Sotsu Agency
Bryan Cranston voiced the character of Miles O’Rourke in the English dub of the 1995 anime series Tekkaman Blade. O’Rourke is a sergeant in the Space Knights, a military organization that is dedicated to fighting the Radam, an alien race that is invading Earth. He is a tough and experienced soldier who is determined to protect Earth from the Radam.
1. Ramayana
Rama voiced by Bryan Cranston | Image courtesy of Nippon Ramayana Film Co. Toei Animation
Bryan Cranston voiced the character of Lord Ram in the English dub of the 1992 anime film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama. The film is an adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana, and Cranston’s performance as Lord Ram was praised by fans and critics alike. Cranston was able to capture the character’s nobility, his strength, and his compassion.
He also brought a lot of depth and emotion to the role, which helped to make the film more engaging for Western audiences. The film has a rating of 9.2 on IMDb, higher than all films based on Ramayana.
In conclusion, Cranston’s other anime roles have been less high-profile, but he has still shown his range as a voice actor. He has played a variety of characters, from the young and impulsive Isamu to the villainous Eddie. His voice acting work is often overlooked, but it is a testament to his talent and versatility.
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