born 29 June 1990, known professionally as Kimura Subaru, is a German-born Japanese actor and rapper. His best-known role is voicing Takeshi "Gian" Goda in the Doraemon series, which has spawned numerous specials.
Biography
Kimura was born to a German father and a Japanese mother in Blankenburg (Harz) and raised in
Japan. After spending seven years in Germany, he returned to the theater company belonging to Sanno Production. In 2002, he appeared as a tap dancer in the Broadway musical
Annie. He graduated from Harumi Sogo High School, but dropped out of Asia University.
When he was in elementary school, he appeared as a child who resembled Kenji Haga in the impersonation program Mimakin on Nippon TV.
On 15 April 2005, he became the new voice of Takeshi "Gian" Goda in TV Asahi's anime series Doraemon, replacing the late Kazuya Tatekabe. Kimura was a junior high school student when he started the role.
He succeeded Kazuki Yao as the voice of Franky in One Piece starting with Episode 1123 that was aired in April 2025.
Filmography
TV drama
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Tanken Bakumon (2012), Narrator
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Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger (2016), Bowlingam (ep. 19–20)
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Uchu Sentai Kyuranger (2017), Seiza Blaster Voice,
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Mashin Sentai Kiramager (2020), Bomb Jamen (ep. 25-26)
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GARUGAKU. ~Girls Garden~ (2021), Subanii
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We Are Medical Interns (2021), Takeshi Yamashita (ep. 2, 4, 6–7)
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Kamen Rider Revice (2021), Vice / Kamen Rider Vice, Himself (30 - 31)
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The 13 Lords of the Shogun (2022), Prince Mochihito
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What Will You Do, Ieyasu? (2023), Watanabe Moritsuna
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Maybe Koi ga Kikoeru (2023), Yuto Fukamachi
Film
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Okashiratsuki (2023), Katsuragi
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Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards (2024), Iwao Ōmurai
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Black Showman (2025), Kodai Kashiwagi
Anime
- 2005
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Doraemon (2005–present), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
- 2011
- 2012
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Kuroko's Basketball, Papa Mbaye Siki
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, Heike Masaomi
- 2013
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Gundam Build Fighters, Alan Adams
- 2014
- 2015
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Assassination Classroom, Ryōma Terasaka
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Dance with Devils, Mage Nanashiro
- 2016
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Sekkō Boys, Jiro Sandajima, Agrippa, Dionysos
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Bubuki Buranki, Sōya Arabashiri
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Assassination Classroom 2nd Season, Ryōma Terasaka
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Kagewani, Jōji Honma
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91 Days, Strega Galassia
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Haikyū!! Karasuno High School vs Shiratorizawa Academy, Satori Tendō
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, Dayne Uhai
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March Comes In like a Lion, Issa Matsumoto
- 2017
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Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS, Shōichi Kusanagi
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Puri Puri Chiichan!!, Chiteko (ep. 24)
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, Kurt
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, Kū
- 2018
- 2019
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, Pesci
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RobiHachi, Allo
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Midnight Occult Civil Servants, Kiyo Gongen
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, Chiguma Marume
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Carole & Tuesday, Ezekiel
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, Masaya
- 2020
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, Ichiro Yamada
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Jujutsu Kaisen, Aoi Todo
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Ikebukuro West Gate Park, Hiroto
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Haikyu!! Season 4, Satori Tendō
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Akudama Drive, Hoodlum
- 2021
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, Yusuke Okuma
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Beastars, Free
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, Galdandy
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The World Ends with You the Animation, Bito Daisukenojo
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Tokyo Revengers, Haruki Hayashida
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Re-Main, Jō Jōjima
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One Piece, Buggy (young)
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, Muscular Mice
- 2022
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Cap Kakumei Bottleman DX, Tsubasa Akaushi
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, J. J. Dorgias
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, Cardin Winchester
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!!, narrator
- 2023
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, Ichiro Yamada
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Kawagoe Boys Sing, Jin Adachi
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Aoi Todo
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!!, Kuaidul
- 2024
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Suicide Squad Isekai, King Shark
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Chibi Godzilla Raids Again, Chibi Titano
- 2025
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One Piece, Franky
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Night of the Living Cat, Ren
- 2026
Original net animation (ONA)
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Monster Strike (2016), Sanjo Takii
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Koro-sensei Q! (2016), Ryoma Terasaka
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Gundam Build Fighters: Battlogue (2017), Allan Adams
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The Heike Story (2021)
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The Way of the Househusband (2021), Gōda
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Super Crooks (2021), Sammy Diesel
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Record of Ragnarok II (2023), Raiden Tameemon
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Gamera Rebirth (2023), Brody
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Onimusha (2023), Goro-Maru
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Disney Twisted-Wonderland the Animation (2025), Sam
Theatrical animation
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(2006), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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Furusato Japan (2007), Gonji Abe
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(2007), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2008), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2009), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2010), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2011), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2012), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2013), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2014), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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Stand by Me Doraemon (2014), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2015), Sem
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(2015), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2016), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2017), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2017), Mage Nanashiro
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(2018), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2019), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2020), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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Stand by Me Doraemon 2 (2020), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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The Crocodile That Lived for 100 Days (2021), Mole
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Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021), Aoi Todo
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(2022), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2022), Kanba Takakura
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(2022), Lacua
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The First Slam Dunk (2022), Hanamichi Sakuragi
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Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom (2023), Jauhara
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(2023), Espada
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(2023), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2024), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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(2024), Ryō Nameoka
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(2025), Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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Dive in Wonderland (2025), Tweedledum
Video games
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The World Ends with You (2007), Bito Daisukenojo
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(2012), Bito Daisukenojo
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Granblue Fantasy (2015), J.J., Takeshi "Gian" Goda
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IDOLiSH7 (2017), Inumaru Touma
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Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (2017), Aced,
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(2017), Zeus
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WarioWare Gold (2018), 18-Volt, Mr. Sparkles
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Kingdom Hearts III (2019), Aced
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(2019), Gyoza
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(2019), Balthus
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The King of Fighters for Girls (2019), Ryo Sakazaki
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Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- (2020), Yamada Ichiro
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Disney Twisted-Wonderland (2020), Sam
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Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020), Kotch
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Helios Rising Heroes (2020), Asch Albright
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Soulcalibur VI (2020), Hwang Seong-gyeong
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DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power (2021), Hal Jordan
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(2021), Bito Daisukenojo
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(2021), 18-Volt
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Tales of Luminaria (2021), Raoul
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Shin Megami Tensei V (2021), Zeus
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(2022), Pesci
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(2022), Raymond
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(2024), Aoi Todo
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Hypnosis Mic -Dream Rap Battle- (2024), Yamada Ichiro
Music/drama CD
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(2017), Ichiro Yamada (MC B.B.)
Commercials
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The Way of the Househusband (2020), Goda
Dubbing
Live-action
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Taron Egerton
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Winston Duke
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Black Panther, Man-Ape
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, M'Baku
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, M'Baku
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, M'Baku
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The Fall Guy, Dan Tucker
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The 100, Lincoln (Ricky Whittle)
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Bad Boys for Life, Dorn (Alexander Ludwig)
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, Dorn (Alexander Ludwig)
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Bad News Bears, Mike Engelberg
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Bullet Train, The Wolf (Bad Bunny)
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CJ7, Storm Dragon
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Cats, Plato and Socrates (Les Twins)
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Cinderella, Town Crier (Doc Brown)
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Dallas, Tommy Sutter (Callard Harris)
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, Major Harry Smith (Travis Fimmel)
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, Feyd-Rautha (Austin Butler)
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, Simon the Sorcerer (Justice Smith)
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Empire, Jamal Lyon (Jussie Smollett)
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Ender's Game, Dink Meeker (Khylin Rhambo)
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F1, Cashman (Samson Kayo)
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F9, Twinkie (Bow Wow)
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Fantastic Four, Mister Fantastic (Miles Teller)
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Frankenstein's Army, Sergei (Joshua Sasse)
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Fury, Lt. Parker (Xavier Samuel)
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The Gallows, Ryan Shoos
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Get Smart (2011 TV Asahi edition), Lloyd (Nate Torrence)
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The Greatest Showman, Phillip Carlyle (Zac Efron)
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The Handmaid's Tale, Commander Nick Blaine (Max Minghella)
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Houdini & Doyle, George Gudgett (Adam Nagaitis)
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In the Heights, Usnavi (Anthony Ramos)
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Jexi, Kid Cudi
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The Little Mermaid, Sebastian (Daveed Diggs)
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Mulan, Yao (Chen Tang)
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, Chris Redfield (Robbie Amell)
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Snake Eyes, Snake Eyes (Henry Golding)
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Knuckles the Echidna (Idris Elba)
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Knuckles the Echidna (Idris Elba)
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Spin Out, Billy (Xavier Samuel)
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Superfly, Eddie (Jason Mitchell)
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Tom & Jerry, Terrance (Michael Peña)
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, Reuben "Payback" Fitch (Jay Ellis)
Animation
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The Book of Life, Manolo Sánchez
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, Badgerclops
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Megamind, Hal Stewart/Tighten
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New Looney Tunes, Snoop Dogg
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Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, Skeebo
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, Baby Bear
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RWBY, Cardin Winchester
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Sing 2, Darius
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Smallfoot, Migo
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Soul, Paul
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, Spider-Punk
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Star Wars Resistance, Kazuda Xiono
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Transformers One, Megatron
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Trolls World Tour, Tiny Diamond
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Trolls Band Together, Tiny Diamond
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