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Adam Gibbs is an American voice actor who provides voices for English versions of Japanese anime series. He is known for his lead roles of Hotaro Oreki from Hyouka, Masaya Hinata from Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue, Takashi Natsume from Natsume's Book of Friends, Shinichi Izumi from Parasyte, Hachiman Hikigaya from the My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected series, Seiya Kanie from Amagi Brilliant Park, Taichi Mashima from Chihayafuru, Kei Kuramoto from Flying Witch, Hiromi Nase from Beyond the Boundary series, Ikki from Saint Seiya, Fumiya Tomozaki in Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki, and Nice from Hamatora.

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Biography

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Gibbs is associated with Sentai Filmworks and Funimation. He also acts at Theatre Under the Stars, Classical Theatre Company, Alley Theatre, and Stages Repertory.

Filmography

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Anime

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List of dubbing performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Source
2012 Heaven's Memo Pad Tetsu
2012 Un-Go Shinjuro Yuki
2013 Penguindrum Felzel; Sanetoshi Watase (Eps. 13-24); Satoshi
2013 Kamisama Dolls Koushiro Hyuga
2013 Scarlet Fragments Zwei
2013 Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere Muneshige Tachibana, Taizo Season 2
2013 Tsuritama Yuki Sanada [1]
2013 Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom Ryunosuke Ibuki
2013 Say "I love you." Kakeru Hayakawa [2]
2014 Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East Joji Sakuraba [3]
2014 Parasyte - The Maxim Shinichi Izumi [4]
2015 Black Bullet Tamaki Katagiri [5]
2015 Hamatora Nice Also season 2 [6]
2015 Beyond the Boundary Hiromi Nase [7]
2015 DRAMAtical Murder Mizuki [8]
2015 Chaika - The Coffin Princess Shin Acura [9]
2016 Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue Masaya Hinata [10]
2016 Re: Hamatora Nice
2016 Log Horizon Kinjo
2016 Chaika - The Coffin Princess Shin Acura [11]
2016 The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Metori Saiko Episodes 23–24
2017 Amagi Brilliant Park Seiya Kanie [12]
2017 Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 Additional Voices
2017 Diabolik lovers More, Blood Ruki Mukami [13]
2017 Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Takemikazuchi [14]
2017 Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Yoshiaki Nikaido Episode 2 [15]
2017 Gate Hitoshi Furuta [16]
2017 Chihayafuru Taichi Mashima [17]
2017 Hyouka Hotaro Oreki [18]
2017 Flying Witch Kei Kuramoto [19]
2017 Handa-kun Shave
2017 Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto Koichoi Episode 6 [20]
2017–2022 Haikyu!! Koshi Sugawara [21]
2018 After the Rain Nathan/Yamamoto [22]
2018 Devils' Line Yuuki Anzai [23]
2018 Tokyo Ghoul:re Kuki Urie
2018 Fairy Tail Jerome Final season [24]
2019 Saint Seiya Phoenix Ikki Netflix dub
2019 Stars Align Shingo Takenouchi
2019 Golden Time Mitsuo Yanagisawa [25]
2019–2020 My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Hachiman Hikigaya [26]
2020 Senryu Girl Eiji Busujima [27]
2020–present My Hero Academia Natsuo Todoroki Season 4 onwards
2020 The Pet Girl of Sakurasou Daichi Miyahara [28]
2021 Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki Fumiya Tomozaki [29]
2021 Dororo Hyakkimaru [30]
2021 Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan Uramichi Omota [31]
2021 Kakegurui Ryota Suzui Sentai Filmworks dub [32]
2021 Zombie Land Saga Revenge Shojiro Ito
2021 Rumble Garanndoll Akatsuki [33]
2022 Iroduku: The World in Colors Shō Yamabuki [34]
2022 Natsume's Book of Friends Takashi Natsume [35]
2022 My Isekai Life Rezin [36]
2022 Vermeil in Gold Obsidian [37]
2022 Chainsaw Man Yutaro Kurose [38]
2022 The Eminence in Shadow Cid Kagenou/Shadow [39]
2023 Farming Life in Another World Grattz [40]
2023 Oshi no Ko Kengo Morimoto Introduced in Episode 5
2024 I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills Nedilus [41]
2024 Helck Chupabra, Edil [42]
2024 The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen Arthur Beresford [43]
2024 My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered Haruto [44]
2024 Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero Fred [45]
2024 Insomniacs After School Ganta Nakami [46]
2024 Dungeon People Harmein [47]
2025 Loner Life in Another World Tanaka [48]
2025 Rock Is a Lady's Modesty Ryuichi [49]
2025 Gachiakuta Tamsy Caines [50]

Film

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List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role Notes Source
2012 Towa no Quon Ryo
2012 Starship Troopers: Invasion Shock Jock
2012 Grave of the Fireflies Seita
2013 Mardock Scramble: The Second Combustion Poker Dealer
2013 Space Pirate Captain Harlock Logan
2014 Mardock Scramble: The Third Exhaust Marlowe John Fever Additional voices
2014 Appleseed Alpha Olson
2015 Aura: Koga Maryuin's Last War Kawai, Osamu Suzuki [51]
2015 Space Pirate Captain Harlock Yama / Logan
2017 Typhoon Noruda Shuichi Azuma
2017 Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Past Hiroomi Nase [52]
Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future
2018 My Hero Academia: Two Heroes Swordkill [26]
2021 Gintama: The Very Final Shoyo Yoshida/Utsuro [53]
2024 Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Ranze Kurona [26]

Web

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2021 Death Battle Cloud Strife Episode 147: "Link VS Cloud" [54]

References

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Adam Gibbs

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Adam Gibbs is an American voice actor, stage performer, and screen actor, best known for providing English dubbing voices in series and films. Born on June 15, 1986, in , Gibbs grew up in a family that valued creativity and resilience after the early loss of his father in a car accident. He began performing at age five in community theater productions, such as a role as a Munchkin in , and later earned a in Musical Theater with an emphasis in Acting from . Based in , , since completing his education, Gibbs has built a multifaceted career that spans voice work for , commercial voice-overs, regional theater, and on-screen roles, often drawing on his training in musical theater for versatile performances. He has been affiliated with major dubbing studios including (now part of ) and , contributing to nearly 100 projects since entering the industry in 2012 with a supernatural animated film series. Gibbs' voice acting career gained prominence through lead and supporting roles in high-profile anime dubs, showcasing his range from youthful protagonists to complex anti-heroes. Notable performances include Shinichi Izumi, the teenage host of an alien parasite, in Parasyte: The Maxim (2015); Koshi Sugawara, the supportive vice-captain of the Karasuno High volleyball team, in Haikyuu!! (2017–2020); and Houtarou Oreki, a reluctant detective in a high school literature club, in Hyouka (2017). More recent highlights feature Cid Kagenou (also known as Shadow), the enigmatic leader of a secret organization, in The Eminence in Shadow (2022–present), and additional roles such as Tamsy in Gachiakuta (2025). His work extends to video games and other animations, including Olson in Appleseed Alpha (2014) and various characters in series like Amagi Brilliant Park (2014). In addition to voice work, Gibbs has an active presence in Houston's theater scene, originating roles in world premieres and earning critical acclaim for performances such as in the Alley Theatre's Cleo (2018), where his singing and portrayal were highlighted as show-stealing, and the titular role in Dr. Faustus with the Classical Theatre Company. Married to actress Rebekah Stevens since 2013, Gibbs continues to balance his professional commitments with personal interests in , music, and family life, frequently appearing as a guest at anime conventions to engage with fans.

Biography

Early life and education

Adam Gibbs was born on June 15, 1986, in Athens, Texas, USA. He grew up in this small East Texas town in a supportive family environment that encouraged his early interests, despite the tragedy of losing his father to a drunk driver when Gibbs was just 15 months old, an event that ultimately strengthened family bonds. From a young age, Gibbs immersed himself in the performing arts, beginning with community theater at age five, where he first discovered his passion for acting as a Munchkin in a children's production of The Wizard of Oz. His childhood was marked by active involvement in local theater productions and music, fostering a deep early exposure to the stage. Gibbs pursued formal training at , earning a in with an emphasis on . Following graduation, he began transitioning to professional stage opportunities in the area.

Personal life

Adam Gibbs married voice actress Rebekah Stevens on July 15, 2013. The couple shares a connection through their overlapping professional circles in the voice industry. Gibbs resides in , , where he has been based since establishing his career there, drawn to the city's vibrant scene and diverse culture. He maintains an active involvement in the local community, particularly through participation in Houston's arts and circles as a teaching artist and coach, fostering creativity among aspiring performers. As a , Gibbs embraces parenting responsibilities, having at least one child as of 2025. His personal interests include , playing instruments such as , and cooking, which he pursues alongside his self-described persona as an "all-around nice guy." Gibbs is affiliated with the talent agency Pastorini-Bosby Talent (PB Talent) in .

Professional career

Stage and theater work

Following his graduation with a BFA in Musical Theatre from , Adam Gibbs began his professional stage career in , building affiliations with prominent local theaters including the , Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS), Classical Theatre Company, Stages Repertory Theatre, and 4th Wall Theatre. His early work encompassed a range of productions, from ensemble roles in large-scale to intimate dramatic pieces, establishing him as a versatile performer in the regional theater scene during the . Gibbs has taken on several notable roles in musicals, showcasing his vocal and comedic talents. At TUTS, he portrayed Riff Raff in (2016), directed by Mitchell Grecco, and Gabe in (2015), directed by Marley Wisnoski. He also played Jimmy in at Miller Outdoor Theatre (year not specified in sources), directed by Joanne Woodard, and Sparky in Forever Plaid at Unity Theatre (year not specified), directed by Jimmy Phillips. In straight plays, Gibbs has delivered compelling dramatic performances, including Asher Lev in My Name Is Asher Lev at Theater LaB Houston (2015), directed by Ed Muth; Malvolio in Twelfth Night at Lone Star Shakespeare Company (year not specified), directed by Ron Destro; Jeff in Lobby Hero at 4th Wall Theatre (2017), directed by Kim Tobin-Lehl; and Eddie Fisher in Cleo at the Alley Theatre (2018), directed by Bob Balaban. A highlight of Gibbs' tenure at the Alley Theatre has been his participation in five world premiere productions, contributing to the theater's commitment to new works. Recent stage work includes roles in Alley Theatre's (2022–2023). His career demonstrates broad versatility across musicals, dramas, and developmental workshops, with credits continuing into the present day. This foundation in live performance has also shaped his approach to , enhancing his ability to convey character through vocal nuance alone.

Voice acting career

Adam Gibbs entered the voice acting industry in the early , beginning with minor roles in dubs. His debut came in 2011 with the role of Shinjuro Yuki in , followed by Tetsu in in 2012. These early appearances established his presence in the English scene, drawing on his background in stage acting to demonstrate a versatile suitable for diverse characters. Gibbs quickly affiliated with major studios such as and (later integrated with ), contributing to projects from the early 2010s onward. His breakthrough arrived in 2012 with the lead role of Hōtarō Oreki in , a performance that highlighted his ability to portray introspective protagonists. This was followed by prominent leads like Shinichi Izumi in Parasyte: The Maxim (2014) and Koshi Sugawara in Haikyuu!! (2014 onward), roles that solidified his reputation for nuanced portrayals in action and drama genres. In recognition of his work as Shinichi, Gibbs received a 2016 Behind The Voice Actors Anime Dub Award nomination for Best Male Lead. By the mid-2010s, Gibbs expanded beyond into video games and films, exemplified by his lead role as Masaya Hinata in the 2018 dub of Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue. His career continued to evolve, with over 60 roles by 2025 encompassing lead and supporting characters across action, drama, and fantasy genres. Recent highlights include Kiyoka Kudou in (2023), Shez in : Three Hopes (2022), Laios in (2024), and Cid Kagenou in (2022 onward), showcasing his ongoing adaptability and prominence in the industry.

Filmography

Anime

Adam Gibbs has provided voice work for over 60 characters in English dubs of television series and original video animations (OVAs), with a focus on lead and recurring roles in major productions from and . His contributions span a wide range of genres, from thrillers to slice-of-life comedies, often portraying introspective or determined young protagonists. Key roles include Hachiman Hikigaya, the cynical high school student and series lead in My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected (2013), as well as its sequels My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected Too! (2015) and My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected Climax (2019). He voiced the thoughtful player Koshi Sugawara, a recurring , in Haikyu!! (2014) and its subsequent seasons. Another recurring role was Natsuo Todoroki, the supportive older brother in (2018). Gibbs portrayed the yokai-seeing protagonist Takashi Natsume, the lead, across multiple seasons of , including dubs released in 2017 for seasons 5 and 6. In 2018, he lent his voice to the hybrid detective Yuuki Anzai, a central recurring character, in . His performance as the fiery Phoenix Ikki in the Netflix dub of : Knights of the Zodiac (2019) highlighted his range in action-oriented series. More recently, he voiced the socially awkward lead Fumiya Tomozaki in (2021) and its second season (2023). His role as Shinichi Izumi in Parasyte: The Maxim (2014) marked a breakthrough, earning him a nomination for Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in an Anime Television Series/OVA at the 2016 Behind The Voice Actors Awards. Other notable credits encompass Houtarou Oreki in (2012), Seiya Kanie in (2014), and Mitsuya Takanashi in 3D Kanojo: Real Girl (2018). Additional lead roles include Cid Kagenou (), the enigmatic protagonist, in (2022–present) and Tamsey Caines, a supporting character, in (2025).

Films

Adam Gibbs has contributed voice work to approximately 21 animated films, primarily English dubs of Japanese productions, including notable entries from Studio Ghibli and other studios such as Sentai Filmworks and Funimation. His roles often feature in post-apocalyptic, sci-fi, and dramatic narratives, showcasing his versatility in portraying young protagonists and supporting characters in direct-to-video and theatrical features. One of his prominent early film roles was as Seita Yokokawa in the 2012 English dub of Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies (1988), where he voiced the resilient teenage protagonist navigating wartime survival alongside his sister. In the cyberpunk anthology short Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 (2017), Gibbs provided additional voices, contributing to the ensemble cast in this prequel to the Blade Runner franchise. More recently, he voiced Ranze Kurona in Blue Lock: Episode Nagi (2024), a sports drama film adaptation emphasizing team dynamics and personal growth in a competitive soccer program. Gibbs also lent his voice to Olson, a key ally in the post-apocalyptic action film Appleseed Alpha (2014), where the character aids in a high-stakes mission amid robotic threats. In the disaster-themed OVA A Spirit of the Sun (2006 dub), he portrayed Genichiro Ryu, a determined engineer facing geopolitical turmoil following massive earthquakes. Additionally, Gibbs voiced Ryō across the six-part film series Towa no Quon (2011), playing a mysterious figure entangled in supernatural conflicts involving attractor beings and hidden societies.
Film TitleYearRoleNotes
Grave of the Fireflies1988 (2012 dub)Seita YokokawaStudio Ghibli production; dramatic wartime story.
A Spirit of the Sun2006 (dub)Genichiro RyuOVA special; post-disaster survival narrative.
Towa no Quon (series)2011RyōSix-film supernatural arc.
Appleseed Alpha2014OlsonCGI sci-fi action prequel.
Blade Runner: Black Out 20222017Additional VoicesAnime short in cyberpunk anthology.
Blue Lock: Episode Nagi2024Ranze KuronaSoccer-themed film adaptation.

Video games

Adam Gibbs has contributed to several video games, providing lead roles in English dubs of Japanese-developed titles within the tactical RPG genre. His gaming credits demonstrate an extension of his vocal style—often characterized by youthful, determined tones—from dubbing into . His known roles include Male Byleth, the protagonist, in : Three Houses (2019), central to the game's narrative-driven battles and character interactions. He reprised the role in : Three Hopes (2022), a spin-off emphasizing action-oriented and branching storylines. Additionally, he voiced Male Alear, the lead protagonist, in (2023). These appearances highlight his involvement in high-profile franchises adapted for Western audiences.

Web and other media

Adam Gibbs provided the voice for in the 2021 episode of the Death Battle!, titled "Link VS (Legend of Zelda VS )," where he portrayed the iconic character from the Final Fantasy franchise in a matchup against Link from The Legend of Zelda series. This role highlighted Gibbs' ability to capture the brooding intensity of , contributing to the episode's animated analysis of the combatants' abilities and lore. The performance was part of Rooster Teeth's popular online show, which features fan-favorite crossover battles and has garnered millions of views across platforms like .

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