Cast Announcements – Black Butler, Phantom, & Oh! Edo Rocket
Ok, gang. I’m out in Baltimore by the harbor for Otakon. It’s going to be a busy weekend, so let’s go ahead and start it off with some cast announcements! Today, we bring you Black Butler, Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~, and Oh! Edo Rocket casts. Yes, now you will finally know who’s playing Ciel and Sabastian. *waits for fangirl squee* Read after the jump for cast listings.
FUNimation Entertainment Announces English Dub Cast of Black Butler
| CHARACTER | CAST |
| CIEL | Brina Palencia |
| SEBASTIAN | J. Michael Tatum |
| ABBERLINE | Jonathan Brooks |
| AGNI | Patrick Seitz |
| ANGELA | Colleen Clinkenbeard |
| ASHE | Chuck Huber |
| BARDROY | Ian Sinclair |
| CORRARO | Bruce DuBose |
| DROSSEL | Sonny Strait |
| DRUIT | Todd Haberkorn |
| ELIZABETH | Cherami Leigh |
| FINNIAN | Jason Liebrecht |
| GRELL | Daniel Fredrick |
| HAROLD | Newton Pittman |
| LAU | Jerry Jewell |
| MATILDA | Leah Clark |
| MEI LIN | Monica Rial |
| MR. TANAKA | R. Bruce Elliot |
| PAULA | Jessica Cavanagh |
| PLUTO | Z. Charles Bolton |
| RACHEL | Brina Palencia |
| RANDALL | John Gremillion |
| SOMA | Chris Ayres |
| UNDERTAKER | John Swayze |
| VINCENT | Robert McCollum |
The ADR director is Ian Sinclair.
About Black Butler
Produced by A-1 Pictures, “Black Butler” was released in 2008 in Japan. Based on the manga written and illustrated by Yana Toboso, the anime of the same name is directed by Toshiya Shinohara. The series follows the story of the 12 year old head of a noble family, Ciel Phantomhive, and his demon butler Sebastian.
For more information about the series, please visit http://www.funimation.com/blackbutler.
FUNimation Entertainment will begin releasing the 24-episode series in early 2011.
FUNimation Entertainment Announces English Dub Cast of Phantom ~ Requiem for the Phantom
| CHARACTER | CAST |
| ABEL | Mike McFarland |
| ANTON | Eric Vale |
| CAL | Brittney Karbowski |
| CARLO | Ian Sinclair |
| CLAUDIA | Colleen Clinkenbeard |
| DUKE | Maxey Whitehead |
| EIN | Lindsay Seidel |
| GODO | Phil Parsons |
| HIRONO | Megan Miller |
| JUDY | Ginneh Thomas |
| LIZZIE | Shay Moore |
| MCGWIRE | J. Michael Tatum |
| MIO | Leah Clark |
| MOTEGI | Todd Haberkorn |
| RANDY | Christopher R. Sabat |
| REIJI | Newton Pittman |
| RICHARD | Robert McCollum |
| SANAE | Jamie Marchi |
| CYTHE | Kent Williams |
| SHIGA | Christopher Bevins |
| TONY | Mark Stoddard |
| WALLACE | Bryan Massey |
| WISEMEL | Rick Keeling |
| XU | Jerry Jewell |
About Phantom ~ Requiem for the Phantom
The suspense-filled thriller centers around a mysterious organization called Inferno and its “Phantom,” the organization’s most elite assassin. This assassin’s true identity is compromised by an unwitting witness. Witnesses are usually killed but this witness is brainwashed into become Inferno’s newest assassin and enters a world of intrigue and violence.
FUNimation will release the series on DVD in early 2011.
FUNimation Entertainment Announces English Dub Cast of Oh! Edo Rocket
| CHARACTER | CAST |
| AKAI | Chuck Huber |
| ANKLES | Mike McFarland |
| ARMS | Jeremy Inman |
| BLUE GIRL | Colleen Clinkenbeard |
| EARS | Anthony Bowling |
| EYES | J. Paul Slavens |
| GENZO | Chris Cason |
| GENZO’S MOTHER | Melinda Wood Allen |
| GINJIRO | Jonathan Brooks |
| HEELS | Newton Pittman |
| KNEES | Justin Cook |
| OISE | Stephanie Young |
| OLD MAN | Steve Powell |
| ONUI | Tia Ballard |
| ORIKU | Trina Nishimura |
| ROKUBE | Sonny Strait |
| ROKUBE’S WIFE | Laurie Steele |
| SANTA | Charlie Campbell |
| SEIKICHI | Greg Ayres |
| SHINZA | Sean Michael Teague |
| SHUNPEI | Cherami Leigh |
| SORA | Brina Palencia |
| TENHO | Leah Clark |
| TENTEN | J. Michael Tatum |
| TETSUJU | Vic Mignogna |
| TORII | R Bruce Elliott |
| TOYAMA | Ian Sinclair |
The ADR director is Tyler Walker.
About Oh! Edo Rocket
In this comedy set in1842, government reforms have banned all luxuries, including plays, inventions, and fireworks. Despite the political climate, Seikichi, a young fireworks maker, dreams of making a huge firework the likes of which have never been seen. Unfortunately, every time he fires a test rocket the government officials try to track him down. One day, a beautiful, mysterious girl appears before Seikichi and asks him to build a rocket that can reach the moon.
FUNimation Entertainment will release the complete series on DVD this fall.
40 Responses to “Cast Announcements – Black Butler, Phantom, & Oh! Edo Rocket”
Netstryke on July 30th, 2010 at 7:59 pm says:
I’d figure that Brina would voice Ciel and as for J.. Michael Tatum……He’ll make one HELL of a Sabastian!
GoldenUmi on July 30th, 2010 at 8:39 pm says:
Wow, the cast listing for this is superb! Brina and Tatum alone are worth it, but the rest are awesome too.
3mapletrees on July 30th, 2010 at 9:02 pm says:
Yay for Phantom!
DaTallestOtaku on July 30th, 2010 at 10:18 pm says:
OH MY GOD I HAVEN’T BEEN THIS HAPPY SINCE I HEARD VIC WAS PLAYING ZERO!!!! OH MY GOSH I WAS SOOOO HOPING J. MICHAEL TATUM WOULD BE SEBBY OH MY GOSH AND BRINA WILL DO SUCH A WONDERFUL JOB I LOVE THOSE TWO AAAAAAAARRRGHHHHHH SQUEEEEEEEEEE THANK YOU FUNIMATION YOU ARE SO ABOVE AND BEYOND SUPER SPECIAL AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
starss on July 30th, 2010 at 10:48 pm says:
I knew Tatum would be perfect for Sebastian the moment I saw the character in the show. He’ll nail it.
Nana on July 30th, 2010 at 11:31 pm says:
Vic Mignogna is playing Tetsuju? Well that’s another character that’ll sound like Edward Elric! 
Maybe this time it’ll suit the person. . . maybe.
Sakura on July 31st, 2010 at 11:50 am says:
So happy with the choice of Tatum, he was a good Lin.
crazieanimefan1 on July 31st, 2010 at 6:38 pm says:
J. Michael Tatum as Sebastian is AWESOME! I’ve watched the series in Japanese, so I’m super excited for the dub. However, I did notice you guys forgot William T. Spears…any idea who will play him as well?
Sadie Sweet on July 31st, 2010 at 7:08 pm says:
Okay, I’m totally freaking over J. Michael Tatum as Sebastian. I have been a fan of his since Ouran and picturing him using his Kyouya voice as Sebastian..
Oh gods, swoon. Just swoon.
And Brina will make an adorable Ciel! I cannot wait! 
SakuraTheShadow on July 31st, 2010 at 8:34 pm says:
LOL 
Oh my gosh.
Brina as Ciel?
You don’t know how many people said she should play him XD
That made me laugh…
Andrea on August 1st, 2010 at 12:04 pm says:
I wish the best of luck to the actors and staff working on the dub for “Black Butler”(Kuroshitsuji). I hope they make one hell of a dub.
Also, Sebastian is spelled wrong. But that does not matter. I am excited.
Madi on August 2nd, 2010 at 3:08 am says:
“Guys, come on. I mean really, Brina Palencia would most likely be cast as Ciel, and J. Michael Tatum would undoubtedly be cast as Sebastian. Mark my words. It’s gonna happen.” – Madi (April, 2010)
Dang. Did I call that or what? That is pure skill. Once again, I have accurately predicted the cast for two major characters in a series. I think this justifies my buying lottery tickets from now on.
LOL jk. I think everyone and their grandmother predicted they would be cast, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s amazing. 
Songbird on August 2nd, 2010 at 12:07 pm says:
I absolutely love the dub cast listing for Black Butler! I’m totally gonna buy the box set when it comes out! I can’t wait!
Kurotan on August 3rd, 2010 at 9:39 pm says:
Ciel’s voice is nailed down Sebastion’s gonna sound awesome but why wasn’t madam red announced?
sam6782 on August 6th, 2010 at 12:00 am says:
I’m definitely looking forward for Black Butler, I watch the first 2 episodes on your website and I was totally hooked, hopefully I’ll be able to pick it up next year. Btw I made an first impression video of it on YouTube. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k4mtluq_gI
