Voice Actor Spotlight: Johnny Yong Bosch

6 min read

Deviation Actions

The-DA-Ranger-Group's avatar
Published:
2.2K Views


superhero weekly feature theme
There are lots of really cool Voice Actors and Voice Actresses that are talented and super nice, Vic probably knows them all by now too. lol
So once in a while we will Feature Another Voice Actor/Voice Actress for you guys to learn/read about. The Anime/Video Game business is just FILLED with awesome people!
Today's Feature:
superhero weekly feature theme
Johnny Yong Bosch is a Singer Song/Writer/Guitarist for the band Eyeshine, a big name in Anime Voice Acting and is quite well known for his Role in Power Rangers, as well as being a fantastic martial artist.
His role in Power Rangers was a huge feat; his character “Adam” made him popular in the eyes of the Fans who grew up with the Series. The infamous “Frog Line” from the Movie was also improved by him when he mentioned to the Director. “Hey, should he really be ok with that? He should say something funny because he gets stuck with the frog.” And they decided to add it to the script.
His martial arts are also utilized a lot in the show; he is a Black Belt and very well trained.
:bulletred: Johnny Yong Bosch,attacking some bricks. (lol)
superhero weekly feature theme
He first got into Anime quite by mistake, The Power Rangers Movie had a few errors on sound so he had to go in and re-record his lines. After that the ADR Director for Trigun overheard him and felt he had a great “Hero Voice” and ended up casting him in the role of “Vash The Stampede” which later became one of his most famous Roles and the first Anime Role he ever played that only led to more from there. Ichigo Kurosaki from Bleach has also become an extremely big role for him as well as the role of Lelouch Lamperouge from Code Geass and many others.

He is very passionate about his band Eyeshine, writing lyrics and pouring everything he has into the vocals and music.
:bulletred: Eyeshine - "Fighting" Music Video

From Eyeshine.Net:  
He was raised in a small suburb of Dallas in a family of 6 sharing everything with his brother and sisters, including clothes. In school, his peers mocked him and his teachers called him a daydreamer. His parents however, taught him that dreams are fulfilled and broken by those who have them. Their support helped him develop a “never give up” attitude and focus for his life.

In 1994, Johnny set out for California to pursue a career in acting. He immediately landed a lead role in the hit series Power Rangers where he portrayed the Black Power Ranger, Adam Park. He was featured in over 200 episodes and both silver screen versions of the show. He then turned to voice acting commanding various lead roles. Kaneda in Akira, Lelouch in Code Geass (Adult Swim), Ichigo in Bleach (Cartoon Network) and Nero in the hit game franchise Devil May Cry 4 are just a few among the list found on IMDB.

Johnny purchased his first Stratocaster guitar in 1998 and began to teach himself how to play and sing. Years of bottled up emotions began to pour out on paper as he penned lyrics. Freeing himself of past pain through his expression in music made him realize he could do the same for others. With newly found meaning and ambition, he continued honing his skills and enlisted the help of friends that shared the same love for music, forming Eyeshine.

Johnny’s currently known as one of the most popular voices in anime and video games. Generating what can best be described as a cult following in the cartoon industry. He’s an immensely talented rising star, perfectly positioned as the front man of Eyeshine.

---

Throughout the years the band has faced many challenges, they don’t make hardly any money doing it but Johnny thinks. “It’s more important to let your music touch the world.”
And has a very loyal Fan Base which supports them over the world, he also attends Conventions with the whole Band and performs all out professional level shows.

:bulletred: The Eyeshine Experience

He’s also a really nice laid-back guy at Conventions and is always willing to goof around with people. JYB is just an over-all really cool normal guy.

:bulletred: How Not to Approach Johnny Yong Bosch at a Convention

References:
:bulletred: Johnny on Wiki
:bulletred: Johnny on ANN
:bulletred: Johnny on MAL
:bulletred: Johnny on IMDB
:bulletred: Eyeshine.Net
:bulletred: Eyeshine on Youtube


layout designed by rockinrobin
© 2012 - 2024 The-DA-Ranger-Group
Comments44
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
Eve-Francesca's avatar
I'm LOVING Johnny as Renton in Eureka 7! He's crazy talented and very, VERY emotive! =D :heart: :love: I'd really love to meet him someday. :iconlainloveplz: