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Clifford Samuel Chapin IV (born January 29, 1988)[4][5] is an American voice actor and voice director.[6]

Key Information

Career

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Chapin is known for his roles in anime and video games. In 2014, Chapin landed the lead voice role of Raishin Akabane in Unbreakable Machine-Doll.[7] In 2015, he voiced the lead character Harutora Tsuchimikado in Tokyo Ravens.[8] Chapin's other voice roles include Katsuki Bakugo in My Hero Academia, Conny Springer in Attack on Titan, Kirito Kamui in Psycho-Pass, and Hideyoshi Nagachika in Tokyo Ghoul.

Personal life

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On June 18, 2021, Chapin was announced to be engaged to voice actress Kristen McGuire.[9] The couple have since been married.[3]

Clifford Chapin (Bakugo) at Galaxy Con Richmond 2020

Filmography

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Anime

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List of English dubbing performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Source[10]
2013–2023 Attack on Titan Connie Springer [11]
2014 Good Luck Girl! Keita Tsuwabuki [12]
Jormungand: Perfect Order Howe Facebook[13]
Robotics;Notes Kaito Yashio [14]
Red Data Girl Ichijō Takayanagi [15]
A Certain Scientific Railgun S Kenji Madarame [16]
A Certain Magical Index II Shiage Hamazura Ep. 24 [17]
Psycho-Pass 2 Kirito Kamui [18]
Black Butler Charles Grey Season 3, OVA 1–2, and Book of the Atlantic
Laughing Under the Clouds Mutsuki Ashiya [19]
2015 Ben-To Heracles Eps. 11-12 [20]
Death Parade Shimada (Teen) Ep. 8 [21]
Tokyo Ghoul √A Hideyoshi Nagachika [22]
The Rolling Girls Tomoki Suzuka, Garm Assistant ADR Director [23]
World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman Moroha Haimura [24]
Unbreakable Machine-Doll Raishin Akabane [7]
Yona of the Dawn Yun ADR Director (Ep. 1–12)
Assistant ADR Director (Ep. 13–24)		 [25]
Tokyo Ravens Harutora Tsuchimikado [8]
D-Frag! Naganuma [26]
Seraph of the End Yūji Eps. 2-3 [27]
Ultimate Otaku Teacher Joe Odawara ADR Script Writer [28]
The Heroic Legend of Arslan Xandes [29]
Mikagura School Suite Usamaru Tweet[30]
Ping Pong: The Animation Shūji Nekota [31]
Free! - Eternal Summer Takuya Uozumi [32]
Gangsta. Mikhail [33]
Prison School Shingo Wakamoto [34]
WIXOSS series Ayumu Kominato also selector spread WIXOSS [35]
Noragami Aragoto Kōto Fujisaki [36]
Heavy Object Charles Ep. 17 [37]
Daimidaler the Sound Robot ADR Director [38]
Riddle Story of Devil ADR Script Writer [39]
Show By Rock!! Gashigashi Ep. 7 [40]
2015, 2017 Assassination Classroom Tomohito Sugino also Koro-sensei Q! [41]
2016 Snow White with the Red Hair Mihaya Tweet[42]
Lord Marksman and Vanadis Zion Thenardier [43]
Prince of Stride: Alternative Hozumi Kohinata [44][45]
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash Ranta Replacing Orion Pitts in Ep. 10 [46]
Divine Gate Ariton ADR Director [45]
Fairy Tail Zero Yuri Dreyar [47]
Kamisama Kiss ADR Script Writer, season 2 [48]
Tokyo ESP Masaki Shindō [49]
Dimension W Lwai-Aura-Tibesti [50][51]
Black Butler: Book of Circus Charles Grey [52]
Garo: Crimson Moon Raikō [53]
And You Thought There Is Never a Girl Online? Yuyun [54]
Puzzle & Dragons X Tiger [55]
Servamp Mahiru Shirota [56]
Cheer Boys!! Gen Hasegawa [57]
Planetarian ADR Director [58]
Barakamon Hiroshi Kido [59]
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On Den-Den Kometa [60]
Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru Yamanbagiri Kunihiro [61]
Hetalia: The World Twinkle Kugelmugel [62]
Overlord Peter Mork
Chaos Dragon Sol ADR Script Writer [63]
Alderamin on the Sky Kusa [64][65]
Brothers Conflict ADR Director [66]
Castle Town Dandelion [67]
Garo: The Animation Marco Ep. 18 [68]
Keijo!!!!!!!! ADR Director [69]
One Piece Haruta, Vinsmoke Yonji Funimation dub [70]
Shōnen Maid Kōji Hino Ep. 7 [71]
The Vision of Escaflowne Gatty Funimation dub [72]
World War Blue Til [73]
Yuri on Ice Honda Facebook[74]
2016–2025 My Hero Academia Katsuki Bakugo Assistant ADR Director [75]
2017 Akiba's Trip: The Animation Masuto Nīkura ADR Director [76][77]
Masamune-kun's Revenge Eiji Eps. 2, 4 [76]
Chain Chronicle: The Light of Haecceitas Kain [78]
Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor Ars [79]
Alice & Zouroku Ichirō Hayashi Eps. 2–3, 6, ADR Director [80]
Sakura Quest Yukiya Amamiya Eps. 12-13 [81]
Gosick Yasuhiro Kujō Eps. 1–2, ADR Director [82]
New Game! Spider Red Ep. 9, ADR Director [83][84][85]
Gamers! Tasuku Uehara [86]
Ushio and Tora Akabane, Baldanders, Kuroka, Satoru Moritsuna Sentai Filmworks debut [87]
Juni Taisen: Zodiac War Nagayuki Tsumita/Dragon [88]
Konohana Kitan Urinosuke ADR Director [89]
Genocidal Organ Alex [90]
All Out!! Shinsuke Futami [76]
Clockwork Planet Hannes Ep. 1 [79]
Hundred ADR Director [91]
Recovery of an MMO Junkie Tweet[92]
King's Game The Animation Takuya Sakamoto [93]
2017–present Dragon Ball Super Cabba Funimation dub [94]
2018 Ace Attorney Acro [45]
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Toya Kinomoto [95]
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Siegfried Kircheis ADR Director [96]
Basilisk: The Ōka Ninja Scrolls Higurashi Shichigen [97]
Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody Urs Ep. 3 [98]
Hakyu Hoshin Engi Ko Tenka [99]
Junji Ito Collection Kota Kawai [100]
Pop Team Epic Daichi Taira Ep. 1 [101]
Darling in the Franxx ADR Director [102]
Chio's School Road Chop, George the Cat [103]
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Emile Bichelberger [104]
2018–19 SSSS.Gridman ADR Director Tweet[105]
2018–present Black Clover Langris Vaude
2019 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Yuuki Kagurazaka ADR Director [45]
Mix Soichiro Tachibana [106]
Kawaikereba Hentai demo Suki ni Natte Kuremasuka? Keiki Kiryū
Neon Genesis Evangelion Kaworu Nagisa Netflix dub Tweet[107]
Radiant Sagramore
2019–present Date A Live Hiroto Tonomachi [108]
2021 The Duke of Death and His Maid Duke of Death [109]
Bofuri Payne [110]
The World Ends with You: The Animation Yoshiya "Joshua" Kiryu [45]
2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team Shinichiro Oda Supervising ADR Director [111]
2021–22 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Romeo Jisso [45]
2022 Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs Greg [112]
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie Inuzuka [113]
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Miyuki Shirogane Season 3; Replaces Aaron Dismuke [114]
The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Gobzo ADR Director [115]
Dr. Stone Ryusui Nanami Dr. Stone: Ryusui special Tweet[116]
Spy × Family Keith Kepler [117]
Summer Ghost Ryo [118]
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer Mikazuki Shinonome [119]
Blue Lock Tabito Karasu [120]
2023 Food Wars! Asahi Nakiri Season 5
The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Evi Armstrong [121]
The Great Cleric Sekiroth [122]
Frieren Himmel [123]
2024 Mission: Yozakura Family Shinzo Yozakura Hulu dub [124]
Digimon Adventure: Our War Game! Additional Voices [125]
Digimon Adventure 02: Digimon Hurricane Touchdown!! / Transcendent Evolution! The Golden Digimentals Male Bandmember 3A, Additional Voices [126]
Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance Arai Shakkū, Gi'ichi [127]
2026 Fate/strange Fake Jester Karture [128]

Animation

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List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source[10]
2017 RWBY Shay D. Mann Volume 5 [129]

Live action dubbing

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List of voice performances in live action dubbing
Year Title Role Notes Source
August 1, 2014 Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno Sawagejō Chō
2023 Ultraman Blazar Earth Garon

Video games

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List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source[10]
2013 Yousei David Sawicki Facebook[130]
2014 Smite Kukulkan Press[131]
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! Lost Legion Jetfighter, Dying Scientist #3, Worm-Brained Boil [132]
2015 Dragon Ball Xenoverse Time Patroller [45]
2016 Battleborn Toby
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Time Patroller, Cabba (DLC) [133]
2018 YIIK: A Postmodern RPG Michael K. [45]
Dragon Ball Legends Cabba
2019 Borderlands 3 Various voices [45]
Lost Ark Thirain [45]
2020 Genshin Impact Chubby, Niwa, Ronin, Nobushi: Jintouban, Nobushi: Hitsukeban, Nobushi: Kikouban [134][135][136]
2021 Tales of Luminaria Falk [137]
2022 Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Additional voices [138]
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Happy Buddy Ball [45]
River City Girls 2 Beeboo, Pop, Sonny Lee, Yakuza [45]
2023 Octopath Traveler II Additional voices [139]
2024 Zenless Zone Zero Billy Kid [45]
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven James/Light Infantry (M)
2025 Dynasty Warriors: Origins Ling Tong

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Clifford Chapin (born January 29, 1988) is an American voice actor and voice director specializing in dubs, video games, and projects. Chapin has built a prominent career in the English industry, voicing hundreds of characters across major series and since the early . His breakthrough roles include the explosive in the long-running superhero My Hero Academia, for which he provides the English voice in the Funimation/ production. He is also recognized for portraying the impulsive Conny Springer in , the loyal Hideyoshi Nagachika (Hide) in , the young Saiyan warrior Cabba in , and Himmel in . In video games, Chapin lends his voice to dynamic characters such as Billy Kid in , Trousseau in , and Thirain in Lost Ark, showcasing his versatility in action-oriented narratives. Beyond acting, Chapin serves as an ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) director and script adapter for several acclaimed anime adaptations, contributing to the behind-the-scenes quality of English localizations. Notable directing credits include New Game!!, episodes of One Piece (such as the Episode of Skypiea special), Darling in the Franxx, SSSS.Gridman, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. His multifaceted involvement in the industry has earned him a dedicated following at conventions and among anime enthusiasts, where he frequently discusses his process and upcoming projects.

Early life and education

Childhood in Connecticut

Clifford Samuel Chapin IV was born on January 29, 1988, in Griswold, . Growing up in , Chapin developed an early interest in entertainment through studying the fundamentals of during his childhood. This hobby sparked his initial pursuits in creative media, laying the groundwork for his later transition to formal in related fields.

University studies

Chapin attended in , where he pursued a degree focused on the entertainment industry. He graduated in 2010 with a in Film Production, gaining foundational knowledge in filmmaking techniques, video editing, and production processes. This academic background equipped him with practical skills essential for entering the broader field of media and performance arts. During his time at Hofstra, Chapin continued to develop his expertise in film and , engaging in hands-on projects that refined his technical and creative abilities. Building on his childhood interests in filmmaking in , these university experiences sparked his interest in work, recognizing its potential as a specialized avenue within the industry he was studying. This realization during college laid the groundwork for his transition into professional upon graduation.

Professional career

Initial roles and training

Chapin entered the entertainment industry in a production capacity, working as a on television projects such as the TLC reality series , as well as and Disaster Guy. These early roles allowed him to gain practical experience in set operations and media production while building industry connections in New York. Transitioning to voice acting, Chapin made his debut in 2013 with the role of David Sawicki in the visual novel Yousei by Sakevisual, a performance that earned him the VNs Now award for Best Male Voice Actor of the year. This indie project marked his initial foray into character voicing, focusing on nuanced delivery in narrative-driven media. Shortly thereafter, following a recommendation from voice actor Chris Sabat to director Joel McDonald, Chapin affiliated with Funimation Entertainment and recorded his first anime dub role as Keita Tsuwabuki in Good Luck Girl! (2013). Having recently graduated from Hofstra University with a Bachelor of Science degree in film production, he leveraged his formal education to immerse himself in professional dubbing sessions, emphasizing consistency and emotional range.

Breakthrough performances

Chapin's breakthrough in voice acting came in 2014 when he secured his first lead role as Raishin Akabane, the hot-blooded protagonist and skilled puppeteer, in the English dub of Unbreakable Machine-Doll. This role marked a significant step forward in his career, showcasing his ability to handle dynamic, action-oriented characters in a central position within Funimation's production. The series, centered on magical automata and intense battles at a prestigious academy, allowed Chapin to demonstrate his range in portraying youthful determination and strategic wit, earning him recognition among anime dubbing enthusiasts. Building on this momentum, Chapin gained widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Connie Springer in , beginning with the English dub's initial season in 2013 and continuing through subsequent installments. As the impulsive yet loyal member of the Survey Corps, Connie's arc—from comic relief to a battle-hardened survivor—highlighted Chapin's skill in evolving a character's emotional depth amid the series' high-stakes horror and action. His performance contributed to the dub's overall success, resonating with fans for capturing Connie's vulnerability and growth in the face of existential threats. Chapin's reputation solidified further with his iconic turn as in , starting from the 2016 English dub premiere and spanning all seasons and films. Voicing the explosive, ambitious anti-hero with a quirk for nitroglycerin-based blasts, Chapin delivered a "stirring and nuanced" performance that balanced raw aggression with underlying complexity, making Bakugo one of the most memorable figures in modern dubbing. This role not only elevated Chapin's profile but also exemplified his expertise in high-energy, profanity-laced dialogue that drives the series' themes of heroism and rivalry. His growing prominence extended into video games around 2017, particularly with the role of Cabba, the earnest Saiyan warrior from Universe 6, in adaptations such as and later titles like Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. This casting broadened Chapin's reach beyond , allowing him to reprise the character's optimistic fighting spirit in interactive formats where players engage in tournament-style battles and crossovers. The role underscored his versatility in the expansive franchise, bridging narrative dubs with gameplay voice work.

Directing and production work

Clifford Chapin's transition into directing began at Entertainment in the mid-2010s, where he took on roles as an ADR (automated dialogue replacement) director for English dubs of series, leveraging his growing experience in to guide recording sessions and ensure performance alignment with the original material. His debut in this capacity came with the 2016 series , for which he served as the primary ADR director, overseeing the casting and dubbing process including voices like Ariton. This marked the start of his behind-the-scenes contributions, focusing on coordinating voice talent to capture the emotional intensity and narrative flow of Japanese productions. Chapin expanded his directing portfolio with episode-specific work on high-profile series, including , where he directed episode 31 in 2017 and additional scenes across seasons, while also handling production coordination for dub sessions to streamline script adaptations and actor deliveries. His acting role as in the same series occasionally overlapped with these directing opportunities, allowing him to influence performances from both sides of the booth. Other notable directing credits at include full-season oversight for Garo: Crimson Moon (episodes 1-12, 2019), the film (2017), and : Stone Wars (2021), where he managed team coordination to adapt complex scientific and action-driven dialogues. In production roles, Chapin contributed to dub coordination for by facilitating script revisions and session logistics, ensuring timely delivery of episodes amid the series' rapid release schedule. By the late 2010s and into the 2020s, Chapin's directing work extended to a broader range of titles, including (2018), (2018 onward), and the theatrical release (2019), for which he served as English voice director, emphasizing immersive and character consistency. He also took on production coordination for ongoing dubs like Keijo!!!!!!!! (2017) and New Game!! (2017), where his efforts focused on aligning multicultural voice ensembles with the source material's tone. In video games, Chapin directed voices for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC packs 4 and 5 (2020), coordinating high-energy battle sequences. Following Funimation's merger with in 2022, his contributions continued on various series. These roles highlighted his evolution from performer to key production figure, emphasizing efficient workflow in fast-paced environments up to 2025.

Awards and accolades

Clifford Chapin has garnered recognition in the voice acting community for his performances in dubs and s, earning awards that highlight his versatility and impact in the industry. In 2013, Chapin won the VNs Now Award for Best Male Voice Actor for his portrayal of David Sawicki in the visual novel Yousei, developed by Sakevisual. This early accolade marked a significant milestone in his burgeoning career within independent projects. Chapin has received multiple honors from the Behind The Voice Actors (BTVA) Awards, a prominent fan-voted recognition for voice performances in and gaming. Notably, in 2017, he contributed to the win for Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Television Series/OVA for , where he voices the explosive . His involvement in the series' ensemble has been part of broader BTVA successes, reflecting the high regard for the English dub's cast dynamics.

Personal life

Marriage to Kristen McGuire

Clifford Chapin and voice actress Kristen McGuire announced their engagement on June 18, 2021. The couple married following their engagement. In their professional lives, Chapin and McGuire have collaborated on multiple anime dubs produced by Funimation, including voicing the leads in The Duke of Death and His Maid as the Duke and Alice Lendrott, respectively, across all three seasons. They also shared roles in Dr. Stone, with Chapin as the ambitious navigator Ryusui Nanami and McGuire as the priestess Ruri. These projects highlight their overlapping work in the industry, where McGuire has also served as an ADR director. Chapin and McGuire have made numerous joint public appearances at anime conventions through 2025, including panels and guest spots at events such as MatsuriCon and Comic Convention, often discussing their shared experiences in .

Relocation to California

In 2023, Clifford Chapin relocated from to , , alongside his wife, , marking a significant shift in his professional base. This move was primarily driven by expanded opportunities at West Coast dubbing studios, particularly Bang Zoom! Entertainment in Burbank, where Chapin had been contributing remotely prior to the relocation. The proximity to such facilities facilitated greater involvement in in-person recordings and collaborations with LA-based talent and directors. The relocation positively impacted Chapin's career trajectory, enabling increased participation in high-profile West Coast projects through 2025. Notable examples include his voicing role in the English dub of Tougen Anki (2025), produced by Bang Zoom! Studios and streamed on platforms like . Additionally, his work on (2024), dubbed at Sound Cadence Studios' location, benefited from the easier access to the studio's Burbank facilities. These opportunities have allowed Chapin to expand his portfolio in and video games while maintaining ongoing commitments to series like .

Filmography

Anime dubbing

Clifford Chapin has provided voice acting for numerous English dubs of Japanese anime series and films, with credits spanning over a decade. His roles often feature energetic, youthful male characters in action-oriented narratives. Below is a selection of his prominent anime dubbing credits, organized chronologically by initial release year, including series durations where applicable up to 2025.
YearSeriesCharacterNotes
2013Attack on TitanConny SpringerRecurring role across all seasons (2013–2023)
2014Tokyo GhoulHideyoshi NagachikaMain supporting role in season 1 (2014)
2014Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn)YunRecurring role throughout the series (2014)
2015Arslan Senki (The Heroic Legend of Arslan)XandesSupporting role in season 1 (2015)
2015Dragon Ball SuperCabbaRecurring role across multiple arcs (2015–2018)
2016My Hero AcademiaKatsuki BakugoLead role ongoing through season 8 (2016–2025)
2016Assassination ClassroomTomohito SuginoSupporting role in season 2 (2016)
2022Blue LockTabito KarasuRecurring role in season 1 (2022)
2023Frieren: Beyond Journey's EndHimmelMain role in season 1 (2023)
2025Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity CastleShimamotoFilm role
2025Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of ParadiseTsukuyomi MomokaSupporting role in season 1 (2025)
In addition to these highlighted roles, Chapin has voiced guest and minor characters in over 100 other anime titles, including Harutora Tsuchimikado in (2013), Raishin Akabane in Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai (2013), and Ranta in Hai to Gensou no Grimgar (2016), contributing to a diverse range of genres from shonen action to fantasy adventure.

Video games

Clifford Chapin has provided voice acting for numerous video games, often portraying energetic young characters in action-oriented titles. His work spans franchises like , , and original properties, contributing to both mainline releases and mobile adaptations. Notable roles include recurring characters across multiple installments, showcasing his versatility in dubbing English versions for global audiences. Chapin's involvement in the Dragon Ball series began in 2016, where he voiced Cabba in , a role he reprised in subsequent games including (2018), Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (2020), and Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO (2024). These performances highlight his ability to capture the character's determined Saiyan personality in fast-paced fighting mechanics. In 2023, Chapin voiced Trousseau, the antagonist in Castti's storyline, for , adding depth to the RPG's narrative through expressive dialogue delivery. The following year, he took on Billy Kid, a flamboyant android gunslinger, in the action RPG (2024), earning praise for embodying the character's over-the-top enthusiasm. Other significant credits include in the fighting games (2018) and (2020), aligning with his anime portrayal; Tomohito Sugino in Assassination Classroom: Grand Siege on Koro-sensei (2017). He also lent his voice to Ronan in (2017, mobile), Proton in Pokémon Masters (2019, mobile), Blaise in (2019), James in : Revenge of the Seven (2024), and Thirain in Lost Ark (2022). In 2025, Chapin voiced , one of the starter golfers, in : Hot Shots, bringing a youthful energy to the sports simulation's character roster. Additional upcoming credits for the year include Ling Tong in : Origins. His game roles occasionally overlap with franchises, such as reprising Bakugo and Cabba from their series dubs.
Game TitleRelease YearRole(s)
2016Cabba
Battleborn2016Toby
2017Ronan
2017Tomohito Sugino
2018
2018Cabba
Pokémon Masters2019Proton
2019Blaise
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot2020Cabba
2020
Lost Ark2022Thirain
2023Trousseau
2024James
2024Billy Kid
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO2024Cabba
2025Mizuki
2025Ling Tong

Animation and live-action dubbing

Clifford Chapin has contributed voice work to various Western and international , as well as English for foreign live-action films, expanding his portfolio beyond traditional . His roles in these areas often feature supporting characters that add depth to casts, showcasing his versatility in delivering nuanced performances for both animated and realistic settings. In Western animation, Chapin voiced Shay D. Mann in the American web series RWBY during its fifth volume in 2017, portraying a member of the White Fang organization in this action-fantasy production by Rooster Teeth. More recently, he provided the voice for Wilk's Dad in the South Korean animated series Bread Barbershop (2020–present), a comedic web series about anthropomorphic bread characters running a barbershop, where his character appears in recurring episodes starting from the third season. Additionally, in the 2022 Estonian animated film Finnick, Chapin lent his voice to Christine's Dad, a supportive parental figure in this family-oriented story about a boy befriending imaginary creatures. Chapin's involvement in live-action dubbing includes notable credits in Japanese film adaptations. He voiced Cho Sawagejo in the English dub of the live-action Rurouni Kenshin films, specifically Kyoto Inferno (2014) and The Legend Ends (2014), portraying the sword-obsessed antagonist in these historical action dramas based on the manga series. These roles highlight his ability to adapt to live-action lip-sync challenges while maintaining character intensity. In hybrid animation projects, Chapin performed the role of Star of Justice (also known as Liu Lei in some contexts) in the Chinese donghua series (2021–2025), voicing a heroic figure from an in-universe cartoon that plays a key narrative role in episodes involving time manipulation and mystery-solving. This contribution underscores his work in international animated formats that blend Eastern with Western techniques.

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  48. https://rwby.fandom.com/wiki/Clifford_Chapin
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