Summer 2016 Simulcast Season has a huge Broadcast Dub anime list, as announced earlier this week, which means that tons of shows are getting dubbed quicker than ever, and with that comes many English cast announcements! Stay tuned to this blog in the coming days to see what all we have announced as we’ll be updating this page with all of the cast listings.
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Anime List
FIRST LOVE MONSTER
Our first Summer Broadcast Dub is FIRST LOVE MONSTER, launching only two weeks after the simulcast premiere!
Don’t miss the Broadcast Dub premiere of FIRST LOVE MONSTER, Episode 1, on Saturday, July 16 at 11:30AM ET right here on FunimationNow!
And now we are excited to reveal some of the cast and crew that made this happen!
Director |
Jerry Jewell |
| Actor | Character |
Bryn Apprill |
KAHO NIKAIDO |
Eric Vale |
KANADE TAKAHASHI |
Ian Sinclair |
ATSUSHI TAGA |
Chris Ryan |
GINJIRO “GIN” SANNOMIYA |
Austin Tindle |
TOMU “TOM” KANEKO |
Chris Burnett |
KOTA SHINOHARA |
Dallas Reid |
KAZUO “KAZ” NOGUCHI |
Dawn M Bennett |
CHIAKI YOKOUCHI |
Aaron Roberts |
RENREN |
Synopsis: High schooler Kaho Nikaido is having trouble adjusting to her new life in Tokyo. It doesn’t get any easier when she is nearly hit by a truck and saved by the handsome Kanade Takahashi! Infatuated with Kanade, she works up the courage to confess. But he warns that if Kaho learns who he is, she won’t want him. What could possibly keep her from this stud? Maybe the fact he’s a…fifth grader?!
Puzzle & Dragons X
Don’t miss the Broadcast Dub premiere of PUZZLE & DRAGONS X, Episode 1, on Tuesday, July 19 at 9:00PM ET right here on FunimationNow!
Synopsis: From the studio Pierrot, that brought you Kingdom and Tokyo Ghoul comes a series based off of the hit game Puzzle & Dragons. Dorogoza Island is rich in “Drop Energy” that players can use on friendly monsters. Once strong enough, they can face enemies in puzzle wars. Winners reap rewards, but what happens to the losers? Only the brave can take on these monstrous challenges!
Director |
Felecia Angelle |
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| Actor | Character | |
Josh Grelle |
ACE |
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Justin Briner |
LANCE |
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Tia Ballard |
DEVI |
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Alexis Tipton |
TAMAZO |
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Dawn M Bennett |
HAL |
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Sara Ragsdale |
RENA |
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Sarah Wiedenheft |
SONYA |
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Ian Sinclair |
NYUDO |
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance (Season 2)
Don’t miss the Broadcast Dub premiere of The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance (Season 2), Episode 1, on Tuesday, July 19 at 9:30PM ET right here on FunimationNow!
Season 2 Synopsis: From the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist comes the conclusion of an epic adventure. The Lusitania forces continue to hold rule over the Kingdom of Pars despite Arslan’s fierce battle against Lord Silver Mask. Arslan continues to fight for his rightful throne, but there are still many conflicts left to resolve. But the biggest mystery—who are his parents? And is that an answer he’s prepared to face?
Director |
Jeremy Inman/Chris Bevins |
| Actor | Character |
Aaron Dismuke |
ARSLAN |
Ricco Fajardo |
DARYUN |
Chris Bevins |
NARSUS |
Rachel Robinson |
FARANGIS |
Justin Briner |
ELAM |
Jad Saxton |
ALFARID |
Vic Mignogna |
HILMES |
Jerry Jewell |
GIEVE |
Marcus Stimac |
JASWANT |
Sean Hennigan |
LUCIAN |
Christopher R. Sabat |
ANDRAGORAS |
Stephanie Young |
TAHAMENAY |
Tyson Rinehart |
ILTERISH |
Chris Guerrero |
BASMYL |
SERVAMP
Don’t miss the Broadcast Dub premiere of SERVAMP, Episode 1, on Wednesday, July 20 at 11:00AM ET right here on FunimationNow!
Synopsis: Mahiru Shirota dislikes difficult things, preferring to live a simple life. But after rescuing a cat he names Kuro, life takes a turn for the complex. Kuro turns out to be a servamp—a servant vampire, named Sleepy Ash and the two form a contract. Kissing his simple life goodbye, Mahiru is pulled into the world of vampires, the seven deadly Servamps, and war. Life couldn’t be more complicated!
Director |
Sonny Strait |
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Clifford Chapin |
MAHIRU |
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Chuck Huber |
KURO |
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Mike McFarland |
BELKIA |
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Alejandro Saab |
KOYUKI |
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Stephen Sanders |
RYUSEI |
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Brian Olvera |
SAKUYA |
Planetarian
Don’t miss the Broadcast Dub premiere of Planetarian, Episode 1, on Thursday, August 4 at 12:30PM ET right here on FunimationNow!
Synopsis: For thirty years, companion robot Hoshino Yumemi has patiently waited to show someone the stars. Left in an abandoned planetarium, she sits hoping for customers that will never show. That is, until a Junker—a plunderer of goods and artifacts from the ruins of civilization—stumbles upon the crumbling establishment. Will he help her repair the planetarium, or will she be alone once more?
Director |
Clifford Chapin |
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| Actor | Character | |||
David Matranga |
JUNKER |
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Jill Harris |
YUMEMI |
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Christopher Bevins |
MANAGER |
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Cris George |
MIKASHIMA |
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Colleen Clinkenbeard |
SATOMI |
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Kent Williams |
OLDER JUNKER
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Show By Rock!! Short!!
Don’t miss the Broadcast Dub premiere of Show By Rock!! Short!!, Episode 1, on Monday, August 1 at 12:15PM ET right here on FunimationNow!
Synopsis: The ladies of Plasmagica are back along with the other bands from Show By Rock!! in this short new series. See what it’s like in the daily life of a rock star between jam sessions, band practice, and just hanging out together. What are the ups and downs of stardom? Have the rowdy boys of ShinganCrimsonz finally calmed down? Check out the latest in the musical world of Midi City.
Director |
Caitlin Glass |
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| Actor | Character | |||
Sonny Strait |
MAPLE |
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Bryn Apprill |
CYAN |
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Alexis Tipton |
CHUCHU |
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Monica Rial |
MOA |
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Caitlin Glass |
RETOREE |
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Apphia Yu |
HOLMY |
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Natalie Hoover |
TSUKINO |
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Morgan Berry |
JACLYN |
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Mikaela Krantz |
ROSIA |
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Mike McFarland |
CROW |
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Chris Sabat |
ROM |
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Jerry Jewell |
AION |
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Ian Sinclair |
YAIBA |
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Don’t miss the Broadcast Dub premiere of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Episode 1, on Sunday, August 7 at 2:05PM ET right here on FunimationNow!
Synopsis: Saiki Kusuo is a typical 16-year-old high school student… except he has psychic powers. He can use them to get whatever he wants, but he also knows everything that people are thinking. Everything. No surprises, no secrets, no normal human experiences. He’s kept his powers in check since childhood, but with the temptations of high school now on his mind, he’s bending the rules—and spoons.
Director |
Apphia Yu |
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| Actor | Character | |
Jerry Jewell |
KUSUO SAIKI |
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David Wald |
RIKI NENDOU |
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Micah Solusod |
SHUN KAIDO |
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Tia Ballard |
KOKOMI TERUHASHI |
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Kyle Phillips |
KINESHI HAIRO |
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Joel McDonald |
REITA TORITSUKA |
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Jill Harris |
CHIYO YUMEHARA |
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Chuck Huber |
KUNIHARU SAIKI |
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Morgan Garrett |
KURUMI SAIKI |
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Travis Mullenix |
TAKAHASHI |
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Bryan Massey |
MATSUZAKI |
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Austin Tindle |
CHOUNO URYOKU |
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Christopher Bevins |
MICHAEL |
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Ricco Fajardo |
TAKERU |
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Greg Ayres |
ANP |
Handa-kun
Don’t miss the Broadcast Dub premiere of Handa-kun, Episode 1, on Friday, August 5 at 8:30PM ET right here on FunimationNow!
Synopsis: Sei Handa leads a very interesting life for a high school student. He is admired by his peers as a calligraphy genius and held in the highest respect. Unfortunately, Handa is under the impression that they hate him! He just wants a quiet life, but instead he’ll face countless challenges for his school idol position. Can he handle all the pressure and “bullying”? It’s hard being so clueless!
Director |
Mike McFarland |
| Actor | Character |
Rob McCollum |
HANDA |
Duncan Brannan |
KAWAFUJI |
Micah Solusod |
JUNICHI AIZAWA |
Chris Burnett |
NIKAIDO REO |
Dallas Reid |
YUKIO KONDO |
Alejandro Saab |
AKANE TSUTSUI |
Terri Doty |
JURI |
Sarah Wiedenheft |
MAIKO MORI |
Cheer Boys!!
Don’t miss the Broadcast Dub premiere of Cheer Boys!!, Episode 1, on Tuesday, August 2 at 10:30AM ET right here on FunimationNow!
Synopsis: Haruki Bandou was born into a family of Judo marital artists and expected to continue the family legacy. But he’s about to trade Judo for…cheerleading?! When his childhood friend Kazuma Hashimoto invites him to join the BREAKERS, a male cheerleading club, Haru finds himself amongst a quirky group of boys. Can this squad of slightly odd and cute members make a breakthrough in college athletics?
Director |
Aaron Dismuke |
| Actor | Character |
Dallas Reid |
HARUKI BANDO |
Justin Pate |
KAZUMA HASHIMOTO |
Kyle Phillips |
SHO TOKUGAWA |
Jarrod Greene |
WATARU MIZOGUCHI |
Cris George |
KOJI TONO |
Alejandro Saab |
SOICHIRO SUZUKI |
Clifford Chapin |
GEN HASEGAWA |
Love Live! Sunshine!!
See the Broadcast Dub of Love Live! Sunshine!! on Saturdays, starting on July 30 at 10:00AM ET right here on FunimationNow!
Are you sucked into the idol fever too?! Well, we are excited to inform you that the ADR Director for the Broadcast Dub of Love Live! Sunshine!! is Caitlin Glass who was a part of the English dub of Love Live! School idol project! As once part of the Love Live! franchise and μ’s (pronounced as ‘muse’; a school idol group in Love Live!), Glass is super stoked to direct the dub for this new series.
Synopsis: Nothing is more appealing than the bright, sparkling world of School Idols! The girls of Uranohoshi Girls’ High School are swept into idol fever, wanting nothing more than to become the next-best School Idol group. And they plan to do just that. Chika Takami brings together eight of her classmates to form Aqours, their own idol group. As long as they don’t give up, any dream can come true!
Stay tuned for more announcements coming later on!
