Crunchyroll has shared exciting news regarding the English language adaptations of several popular anime series. Fans of the ‘Solo Leveling’ anime, the intriguing ‘Classroom of the Elite,’ and the delightful ‘Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki’ will be thrilled to hear the latest details about their upcoming English dubs. The announcement came on a bright Tuesday, promising rich vocal performances for these beloved titles.
English Voices for ‘Solo Leveling’
The voice cast for the ‘Solo Leveling’ anime in English boasts a talented lineup of actors:
- Aleks Le lending his voice to the protagonist, Sung Jinwoo
- Justin Briner providing the voice for Yoo Jinho
- The character Sung Jinah comes to life through Rebecca Wan
- Michelle Rojas voices the formidable Cha Hae-in
- Choi Jong-in receives voice flair from Ian Sinclair
- Christopher R. Sabat steps into the role of Baek Yoonho
- Go Gunhee will be voiced by Kent Williams
- SungWon Cho embodies Woo Jinchul
- Dani Chambers gives voice to Lee Joohee
Under the direction of the adept Caitlin Glass, the ADR Director, this line-up is set to bring the intricate world of ‘Solo Leveling’ to the English-speaking audience. This anime made its initial debut to audiences in Japan on January 6.
The ‘Solo Leveling’ manhwa, which captures the essence of Chugong’s thrilling novel series through DUBU’s dynamic illustrations, was first introduced to Webtoon services in March 2018 and concluded in December 2021. The manhwa and its source novels have been published in English by Yen Press, while Kadokawa has brought it to Japanese readers under the title ‘Ore Dake Level-Up na Ken’ (I’m the Only One Who Has Leveled Up). And there’s more—the manhwa is currently inspiring a Korean live-action adaptation, broadening its horizons even further.
‘Classroom of the Elite’ Season 3 English Dub Premiere
For those eagerly awaiting the machinations of the ‘Classroom of the Elite’ anime’s third season, the English dub version is set to premiere on January 17. The cast taking on the challenge of dubbing this cerebral series includes:
- Apphia Yu voicing Akane
- The character Sudo is voiced by Brandon McInnis
- Bryson Baugus steps into the role of Sumida
- Alex Moore lends her voice to Hasebe
- Austin Tindle becomes Hashimoto
- Veronica Laux gives life to Hiyori
- Aaron Dismuke voices Ike
- Ishizaki is portrayed by Aaron Roberts
- Chris Wehkamp is the voice behind Koenji
- Belsheber Rusape voices Moriyama
- Kent Williams takes on the role of Mashima
- Jordan Dash Cruz lends his voice to Miyake
- Yukimura is voiced by Jessie James Grelle
Within the realm of production, Helena Walstrom will guide the team as voice director. Producers include the skilled Samantha Herek, with Emily Neves adapting the script and Derric Benavides as the sound engineer. This captivating anime first premiered on the AT-X channel on January 3, with later showings across several networks. As the series broadcasts in Japan, Crunchyroll ensures that international audiences aren’t left behind by streaming the season simultaneously.
The impressive second season, which initially aired in July 2022, was made available to international fans by Crunchyroll as ‘Classroom of the Elite II,’ underlining the continuous popularity of this gripping show.
Bringing Life to ‘Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki’
Not to be outdone, the English dub for the second season of ‘Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki’ (also known as ‘Jaku Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage’) is set to delight fans beginning January 17. The English voice cast brings together a bevy of talent:
- Adam Gibbs voices Tomozaki, the relatable protagonist
- The dynamic Aoi is portrayed by Faye Mata
- Akiyama finds a voice in Brittany Karbowski
- AmaLee lends her vocals to Erika
- Natalie Rose gives life to the character Fuka
- Amber Connor steps into the shoes of Hanabi
- Justin Duncan voices Hashiguchi
- Hannah Alyea becomes Hirabayashi
- Kawamura comes to life through Katelyn Gault
- Michelle Rojas once again graces our ears, this time as Kizaki
- Eric Vale becomes the Male Game Narrator
- Mimimi is voiced by Christina Kelly
- Mizusawa receives Stephen Fu’s voice treatment
- Chris Hackney is the voice behind Nakamura
- Matt Shipman narrates for Takei
- Brittany Lauda steps into the role of Tomozaki’s Little Sister
- Sarah Wiedenheft takes on Tsugumi
- Kate Bristol voices Yuzu
‘Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki’ premiered on January 3 in Japan across the AT-X, Tokyo MX, and BS11 channels. Yen Press is responsible for the English release of the original light novels, while Shogakukan published the initial work with Fly’s artistry back in May 2016. The series holds the distinction of being in the top 10 ‘This Light Novel Is Amazing!’ guidebook from 2017 to 2019, and stepped into its final chapters with the 11th volume in March 2023.
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Final Thoughts
It’s clear that the world of anime is continuing to evolve and expand, reaching ever-larger audiences. With these latest English dub releases, Crunchyroll is bridging the gap between Japanese productions and global viewers.
These carefully selected voice actors are set to enhance the dynamic storytelling and bring these captivating characters to life for English-speaking fans. Whether you’re drawn to the pure adrenaline of ‘Solo Leveling,’ the psychological intrigue of ‘Classroom of the Elite,’ or the heartfelt growth found in ‘Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki’, there’s something in these new dubs for everyone to enjoy.
