From 2010-2014 he hosted a podcast with Terri Doty called That Anime Show where they chat with other Funimation voice actors and answer questions sent by fans.
J. Michael Tatum is one talented voice actor he great as Scar, Zarbon, Sir Hammerlock, Julius Will Kresnik, Tobias, Kazuomi Hirasawa, Magwald Xargin, Erwin Smith, Masaomi Heike, Ataru Kawahara, Rei Ryugazaki, Tenya Iida, Shiro, Loser, Rintaro Okabe, Shu Tsukiyama, and Sebastian Michaelis
This guy is without a doubt one hell of an actor. He killed it as Sebastian,France, Tobias, Damion,Jin Kiriigi and Scar. However his script writing could use some work...
Know where a real cowboy keeps his gun? His heart. Happy Birthday, J. Michael Tatum! The last time I've heard him was actually as Kiji Mitsuba; it's a treat to see him pull off voicing archetypes like that role, much as I hated his guts.
1.) Rintaro Okabe/Hououin Kyouma (Steins;Gate)
2.) Kyoya Otori (Ouran High School Host Club)
3.) Kraft Lawrence (Spice and Wolf)
4.) Issac Dian (Baccano)
5.) Scar (Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood)
6.) Tomoe (Kamisama Kiss)
7.) Dr. Gel (Space Dandy)
8.) Zarbon (Dragon Ball Z Kai)
9.) Tenya Iida (My Hero Academia)
10.) Giriko (Soul Eater)
I'm glad that at long last the Steins;Gate movie dub finally got released this year, haven't seen it yet but I definitely will at some point.
I did like his performance as Kiji Mitsuba in Nanbaka, not enough Tatum voices really flamboyant characters like this, worked out nicely from what I heard.
You're such a great VoiceActor! I'm so glad I came across you, because honestly you've helped me so much. In some cases I have only watched an anime because I saw that you had Voice Acted in it, but I ended up loving it! You're voice and your sassy attitude gives me life. Thank you, I admire you greatly!
Whenever I read up that he's the script writer for [add show here], I am aware that I'm going to learn new words, trying to figure out deep idioms and metaphors, and sit in total awe. No seriously not only does he have a godly voice, but he has a deep intellect on incredible literature and meanings behind them.
Happy Birthday, J. Michael Tatum. You're a great VA with a healthy amount of likability. My favorite Tatum roles include Dr. Gel, Zarbon, Sebastian Michaelis, Dororo, Erwin Smith, Scar, Giriko, Saint Germain, Ryoji Kaji, Isaac Dian, and Nagi "Owl" Kengamine. I can't wait to hear more of this guy's Tenya Iida, too.
I love all most all the anime that has J Michael Tatum in them. Those shows are the best with him as a voice character. You do amazing work J Michael Tatum. Keep up the great work.
I think its safe to say that he is by far my favourite VA at FUNimation, why because he has such a cool voice that can work either at a light or deep pitch and he brings a lot of depth to his performances. He also has such great chemistry with whoever VA is voicing his characters love interest too.
My favourite roles of his include Rintaro Okabe/Hououin Kyouma, Isaac Dian, Kraft Lawrence, Kyoya Otori, Scar, Tomoe, Dr. Gel, Giriko, Zarbon, France and Sir Hammerlock. I also liked him as Erwin Smith, Simon, Torrey Plame and Yoshitsune Hououin.
Just recently He's been cast as Tenya Iida in My Hero Academia's Broadcast dub and I of course think this is an excellent casting choice, Iida fits into Michael's usual typecast of glasses wearing intellectuals, granted he isn't exactly a bishonen and he's a lot younger than most other roles he's voiced which is why I still think this casting choice works really well and still feels somewhat inspired.
I also loved his performances as Wabisuke Jinnouchi, Steven A. Starphase, Haruki Aritomi and Arthur Pendragon (who happens to also be voiced by Kaito Ishikawa in Japanese much like Iida).
also I can't wait for whenever Steins;Gate The Movie finally gets dubbed, just to hear him as Okabe/Hououin Kyouma once again, if it ever does happen.
if he moves to LA i hope to hear him in some cartoon, animation, and video game roles. he also has the potential to voice characters like daredevil, mister fantastic, doctor doom, moon knight, and hercules(marvel)
I literally cannot hear his voice without thinking "OMG ITS SEBASTION/KYOYA!!!" *fangirl attack* both were very well done roles. This man has single-handedly made many women's ovaries explode. Its a shame he's gay T-T
Honestly, J. Michael Tatum is my favorite voice actor of all time. Too bad I have had the blessing of hearing all of his performances, but I love the moment when I hear a character's voice and instantly recognize him; Sebastian Michaelis, Kyoya Ootori, and Komui Lee. I love his deep and smooth voice; it makes the characters that he portrays incredibly attractive.
Unbelievablely beautiful and distinctive voice. Even when he shifts it slightly to fit a character it can't fool you long. I even watch shows that I don't care for that much just to hear him. He makes any character he plays come alive. Could say more but it would just be rambling over the same ground. Would love to meet him and hear him in person.
The guy is an incredible VA!! He has such a smooth deep voice that it just makes love to the ears of those who hear it. Then I was blown away when I heard Age, wow! even being out of his normal range he was amazing! And I hope he continues to entertain us all with that stunning voice for many more years to come!
@akersaotome If he decides to move to LA where prelay animation work is much more common then yes its a possibility but finding prelay animation work in texas is practically nonexistent at this point.
@CatsTuxedo It didn't slip my mind I'm well aware of Vancouver's vast connections to prelay animation. It wasn't mentioned simply because most anime voice actors living in the United States end up moving to LA before Vancouver.
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Would be virtually impossible for Tatum to do prelay in Vancouver due to getting a Canadian work visa and union issues. As for prelay states side, its possible in L.A if he wants to try, but realistically its going to be prelay in Texas for video games. The success of Borderlands 2, more domestic made "mainstream" games could be developed and recorded in Texas.
@akersaotome if he ever went or move to LA, I would love him to play characters like daredevil, matt Murdock, moon knight, batman, superman, mister fantastic, bruce banner, vindicator/guardian, sentry, and captain america
said at 6:19 PM on Fri Apr 6 2018