Mainstream Christian Voice Actors

[Mr. SmartyPants]

Wow ! Vash's VA is a Christian. He also did a voice for Akira. The main chars actually (not Tetsuo though)

His name is Kaneda

And Luci Christian is one (She was Kaname Chidori in FMP)

[TrigunX89]

The only one I was aware of is Johnny Yong Bosch, who has already been mentioned. You can check out his website as proof. http://www.eyeshine.net

[Shao Feng-Li]

Heh, Mignogna was Mythe from Unlimited SAga.

[CAAOutkast]

Cool. What about the VA's who work at Ocean Group in British Columbia? or at 4Kids?

BTW,Ocean Group did the voices for many popular Anime Titles such as Megaman NT warrior,Inuyasha,the first 2 seasons of DBZ,and Many Many More.

[Bobtheduck]

We need to put people into those sort of positions... We need to get some christian J-rockers and Chrsitian seiyuu, even if the number of Christians is small...

As is the United States is probably the most Christian country in the world,not saying much is it?

No, there are countries with higher percentage of Christians than the US... Fiji would probably be one of them... and I think south Korea has close to the same percentage as the US...

It has the highest percentage out of English speaking countries, however... There are so few Christians in Australia, New Zealand, and England... I'm not sure about Canada, but I know they have fewer... Of course, there are 3 kinds of lies... Lies, ****ed lies, and statistics... The stats lie because all they require is for someone to say they are Christian, when it takes more than that in reality...

Speaking of statistics, I believe it was 63% of Arab Americans claim Christianity, not Islam... Almost 2/3... Over 1/2... That's a statistic for you... That means they are probably coming here to ESCAPE the muslim world... Which brings up a different topic, but I'll save that for another time...

[CAAOutkast]

Hey,my last question wasn't answered. and when will we start that Christian VA registry?

[mitsuki lover]

That was a good question btb since a lot of the anime that air on cable are from
Viz/Ocean Group stable.
I imagine if any of the Canadians here know of anyone from Canada that they ought to contribute the names.

[CAAOutkast]

That was a good question btb since a lot of the anime that air on cable are from
Viz/Ocean Group stable.
I imagine if any of the Canadians here know of anyone from Canada that they ought to contribute the names.

Actually,That Question about any Ocean group VA's being Christian was mine. Anyway I also would like to know if any VA's from 4Kids are christian as well?

That reminds me I heard some of the Ocean Group VA's on a Christian Animated Series called "The Greatest Heroes of The Bible"

[CAAOutkast]

Y'know the thought of having Mainstream Christian VA's makes me happy. Steve Blum is a Christian..Who would've Believed it. I wonder If Wendee Lee is one as well?If she Is than Our Prayers for Her werent in Vain.

[Seppuku]

^ - ^ i cant wait to meet most these peoplez in heaven

[Tommy]

I would think twice as a Christian before being paid to swear my head off. We can agree somewhere that Edward Elric is a little (YES, LITTLE! XD) pottymouth. I don't look up to Vic and Steve and those guys for cursing like that and in some series, nodding to things us Christians find wrong.

I just don't get it. I mean, of ocuse I swear. I'm not perfect, who is? But I'm not representing Christianity in the VA world.

Well, not many programs are swear-free and coincidentally, those that aren't usually are corny. I believe Walker Texas Ranger is swear-free.

Well, I think this has gotten off topic so I'll stop the pointless ranting about nothing for now.

[mitsuki lover]

You have to remember that it's the lines that are in the script that they have to say.

[CAAOutkast]

You have to remember that it's the lines that are in the script that they have to say.

Well Spoken. These Guys are just doing their Jobs.weather they like it or not,they have to be Professional.

[Bobtheduck]

I just don't get it. I mean, of ocuse I swear. I'm not perfect, who is? But I'm not representing Christianity in the VA world.

*sigh*

I'd say whatever I had to as a character in a show... It's not coming from MY heart, but from that of my Character's. There's a big difference. Which of course is based on my belief I don't believe it can be a sin to simply utter a certain word. "I'll kill you" is equally as offensive as "F*** you" and "You idiot" is just as offensive as "You B****" or "You A**", but saying i can't say those things ("I'll kill you" or "You idiot") playing a fictional character to play out a fictional (or even true, in the retelling) scene is a little asinine. I think it's just as crazy to say that about these specific words.

[CAAOutkast]

*sigh*

I'd say whatever I had to as a character in a show... It's not coming from MY heart, but from that of my Character's. There's a big difference. Which of course is based on my belief I don't believe it can be a sin to simply utter a certain word. "I'll kill you" is equally as offensive as "F*** you" and "You idiot" is just as offensive as "You B****" or "You A**", but saying i can't say those things ("I'll kill you" or "You idiot") playing a fictional character to play out a fictional (or even true, in the retelling) scene is a little asinine. I think it's just as crazy to say that about these specific words.

The F-Bomb is both disgraceful and Unprofessional,I don't think any VA or actor in general,weather they be Christian or not,should say the F-bomb. It's bad enough I hear it in everyday life,but I don't want to hear it in my entertainment.

Now Back to the Subject. Wouln't it be cool if Scott Mcneil was a Christian?

[Tommy]

I'm aware they're doing their jobs, but Mitsuki Lover was wrong. They don't HAVE to try out for a potty mouth character.

[Bobtheduck]

The F-Bomb is both disgraceful and Unprofessional,I don't think any VA or actor in general,weather they be Christian or not,should say the F-bomb. It's bad enough I hear it in everyday life,but I don't want to hear it in my entertainment.

I disagree... It isn't discracefull to have a character say something that is realistic for them to say... Now, an anime, coming from Japanese where there is no equivalent to that word (Japanese language isn't as "colorfull" as english), it would be out of place... If it were an american movie (or book, for that matter) Then (depending on the situation) it would be perfectly appropriate.

I personally find the issue of bad words a dangerous red herring in the Christian community, distracting from the real purpose of the topic of controling your tongue...

As to the topic at hand, I'd rather see more Christian Japanese seiyuu. In other words, get some of the Christians (as few as they are) that are in Japan allready into the industry. Also, more Christian animators and manga-ka.

[CAAOutkast]

I disagree... It isn't discracefull to have a character say something that is realistic for them to say... Now, an anime, coming from Japanese where there is no equivalent to that word (Japanese language isn't as "colorfull" as english), it would be out of place... If it were an american movie (or book, for that matter) Then (depending on the situation) it would be perfectly appropriate.

I personally find the issue of bad words a dangerous red herring in the Christian community, distracting from the real purpose of the topic of controling your tongue...

As to the topic at hand, I'd rather see more Christian Japanese seiyuu. In other words, get some of the Christians (as few as they are) that are in Japan allready into the industry. Also, more Christian animators and manga-ka.

I Still think saying the f-bomb too many times in any media is pathetic,once is enough,despite how unrealistic it seems. I understand that the VA's{both christian and non-christian}are just being profesional,and thats ok.but that doesn't mean that they need to use it outside of work. To be Just Acting is one thing but using it in real life more than nessesary is something else.

on another note, I believe Christians in general shouldn't be using that word in real life,because it's a very unchristian{possibly anti-christian}word,despite their current situation. I'm not trying to cause trouble here, im just saying that F-bombs should be a no-no for christians to use in everyday life when there is no need to.

however bobtheduck,i do agree that their should be more christian japanese seiyuu,animators,and writers. but like I stated only 1.5% of japanese are christian. hopefully that number will grow in the near future.

[CAAOutkast]

I'm aware they're doing their jobs, but Mitsuki Lover was wrong. They don't HAVE to try out for a potty mouth character.

that doesnt mean that they have to use that language in real life.

[Radical Dreamer]

that doesnt mean that they have to use that language in real life.

What do you mean? Are you saying that the VA's do use the language outside of their jobs? I've never heard it, and I still think that this all comes down to judging a person's heart based on the parts they act...Anyways, I can see this topic getting locked if this argument goes much further. And for now, it would seem that all the Christian VA's that we know of have been mentioned.

[CAAOutkast]

What do you mean? Are you saying that the VA's do use the language outside of their jobs? I've never heard it, and I still think that this all comes down to judging a person's heart based on the parts they act...Anyways, I can see this topic getting locked if this argument goes much further. And for now, it would seem that all the Christian VA's that we know of have been mentioned.

WAIT,Don't do that,We promise not to go offtopic again.

[RedMage]

I don't mean to put a damper on things, but I'm finding it a little hard to believe so many of these prominent VAs are actually Christians. I'd feel better if I knew what the source for this information was. I'm not calling anybody a liar, mind you, it just seems odd such a specialized vocation as VA would have so many Christians. I mean, most people in the U.S. are Christians according to polls, but lots of people say they are without understanding what it means.

[CAAOutkast]

I don't mean to put a damper on things, but I'm finding it a little hard to believe so many of these prominent VAs are actually Christians. I'd feel better if I knew what the source for this information was. I'm not calling anybody a liar, mind you, it just seems odd such a specialized vocation as VA would have so many Christians. I mean, most people in the U.S. are Christians according to polls, but lots of people say they are without understanding what it means.

Agreed. BTW,I too would like to know the source of this christian VA info as well.

[MasterDias]

Of the people named, Vic Mignogna and Jodi Benson are vocal Christians, and it's easy to find this information with a few quick searches.

Johnny Yong Bosch is evidently a member of a Christian band, judging from his site.

For all of the rest that were mentioned, everyone is going off of what Vic said in the CAA chat awhile back. As he works in the industry and has met these other people, everyone is assuming that he knows what he's talking about.

[Bobtheduck]

Vic Mignogna is some sort of leader in his church... I forget what denomination it was... He was the only one I knew of...

however bobtheduck,i do agree that their should be more christian japanese seiyuu,animators,and writers. but like I stated only 1.5% of japanese are christian. hopefully that number will grow in the near future.

So, what do you do? You plant some of those 1.5% in seiyuu jobs... Give them acting training, and training for acting for animation. Plant some of those 1.5% in acting jobs... In Writing jobs... In music jobs... If there is only 1.5% christian population, then a bigger percentage of them need to be in media.

[CAAOutkast]

Anyone know of any Christian VA's who work for 4Kids entertainment or Ocean Group,because I have no clue?

And as for the 1.5% Japanese christian population,let us all pray that the precentage will rise.

[CAAOutkast]

Some Mainstream VA's have done Christian Animation{mostly childrens},as well.

[CAAOutkast]

I'm keeping this thread Alive,Just incase We Find some more Christian VA's

[mitsuki lover]

I have to point out that if you're playing a character you have to be the character and to be the character you have to talk the way the character would normally talk.
This is why it is called ACTING.
btw:Off topic but Mugen isn't as potty mouthed as they make him seem on the AS
version of Samurai Champloo,the fact is if you buy and watch the DVDs what he
ACTUALLY says is less offensive than what many characters who are NOT bleeped
on the so called comedies say.

[Mr. SmartyPants]

Vic voiced Edward Elric, an atheist. He also did Kurz Weber, a perverted sniper.

I guess Vic is a perverted atheist sniper.