The Best Anime Voice-Actor Interviews of 2026
Last updated: July 2026
The performers behind anime’s most iconic characters rarely get to tell their own stories at length. At The LA Note, they do. Below are the best anime voice-actor interviews we’ve published — the artists behind Nezuko, Yuji Itadori, Legoshi, Aether, and more, in their own words. Each links to the full conversation.
Who’s covered: Abby Trott, Adam McArthur, Jonah Scott, Zach Aguilar, Jacob Hopkins — plus a bonus dub-world standout.
1. Abby Trott — the voice of Nezuko (Demon Slayer) and Momo Ayase (Dan Da Dan)
A decade deep in voiceover, with a career that’s run from Tokyo to New York, Abby Trott has become one of anime’s most recognizable English-dub voices. She breaks down the craft behind largely non-verbal roles and the emotion she channels into them.
“I’m Abby Trott, an actor/singer who has been working mainly in VoiceOver for the past 10 years.”
2. Adam McArthur — Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu Kaisen
The English voice of one of modern anime’s biggest protagonists talks journey, preparation, and the passion that keeps him in the booth.
3. Jonah Scott — Legoshi in BEASTARS, Katakuri in One Piece
Voice actor, VTuber, and streamer, Jonah Scott reflects on a five-year rise through some of anime’s most demanding roles.
“In my five-year career, I’ve voiced characters in anime like One Piece…”
4. Zach Aguilar — Aether (Genshin Impact), plus Demon Slayer and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
From games to anime, Zach Aguilar has voiced across some of the era’s biggest franchises. He opens up on storytelling and the roles that shaped him.
“I’m an actor known for roles in Demon Slayer, Genshin Impact, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and more.”
5. Jacob Hopkins — actor and anime voice star
A working actor and voice actor who does it for the love of the craft, Jacob Hopkins shares an unfiltered look at life in the industry.
“I’m an actor/voice actor, and I do it cause I love it!”
Bonus — beyond anime: Reagan To, the voice behind the Squid Game Doll
Not anime, but too good to leave out: Reagan To voices the infamous “Red Light, Green Light” Doll (Young-hee) and Ga-yeong in the global phenomenon Squid Game.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the English voice of Nezuko in Demon Slayer?
Abby Trott voices Nezuko Kamado in the English dub of Demon Slayer. Read our interview with her.
Who voices Yuji Itadori in the English dub of Jujutsu Kaisen?
Adam McArthur. See our full conversation.
Where can I read in-depth interviews with anime voice actors?
The LA Note publishes long-form interviews with English-dub voice actors across anime and gaming — see the conversations linked above.
Sarrah Sanchez is a home, arts, and crafts-minded creative who brings a maker’s eye to her writing. With several years in the online writing space, she covers entertainment and lifestyle for The LA Note, and she’s set on taking her craft as far as it will go.
