InuYasha

Comparision of the voice over actors who have been the voice of InuYasha with sound clips and images.

Created by Pokejedservo on Thu Aug 26 2010, 16 Comments, Add Comment

InuYasha (2002)

Richard Ian Cox

InuYasha (2002)

Darren Pleavin

EDITOR'S OPINION

Alright folks here is the latest VC for Inuyasha and this time its for the titular character himself! How is this possible you ask? Well read on and find out but first things first lets get to the reviews shall we? Anyways in the North American release of InuYasha he is voiced by Richard Cox in which is quite possibly his most famous (and in a way infamous) performance. Richard's voice and performance is one of the reasons why Inuyasha has been compared (both favorably and unfavorably) to Male Ranma from Ranma 1/2. (Though to be honest I do kinda blame Rumiko Takahashi a bit more about the similarities lets just say.) But still say what you will about the various reasons why Inuyasha has received some Hype Backlash lets just say but I always did like Richard Cox's work as Inuyasha. While Richard is well known for voicing hot-headed young punks and this is no exception but Richard is also capable of doing well with the more somber scenes that Inuyasha is in. (In fact some of you might be surprised why I picked a rather somber scene for Richard but lets just say the 2nd clip here is why.) But still while its not one of my favorite performances in that dub I always did like Richard Cox's work as Inuyasha.

And now I shall finally answer how is a Voice Compare for Inuyasha is possible by still using official English voices. Well believe it or not there is a English dub of the show made for the Southeast Asia market shown by Animax Asia. Unfortunately footage for this dub is extremely rare but from what little I have heard I was pleasantly surprised by Inuyasha's voice in this dub. And in the Animax Asia dub Inuyasha has a nice moderate-toned youthful voice and while I admit I can only find footage of the Animax Asia dub of this scene from the 148th episode but from what I've seen here while its not REALLY great but all things considered this performance is actually pretty good. Overall I suppose I am still going with Richard Cox a bit more but I do like them both.

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Redgohan
said at 2:10 PM on Fri Feb 7 2014

Off topic
Where in the heck are Kagome and Sesshomaru for comparison? Probably the two most controversial voice changes in the series.

Ota-kun
said at 11:38 PM on Tue Oct 15 2013

Of course, you know I LOVE me some Richard Ian Cox,

(I even met him in person and copped an autographed picture of his at one of the amine cons)

but Darren Pleavin did an awesome job as the first ever English Inuyasha dub.

I just think that since Richard is so ingrained in our minds

(and childhoods)

as the one and only English Inuyasha voice, anyone else just sounds wrong or mismatched.

Richard sounds more angry and angsty,

(which I love)

but Darren sounds more smooth and romantic in this clip.

So yeah, I love both of their work here, and seeing as I like them equally in different ways,

(like polar-opposites different)

I have no idea who to vote for, so I just won't do it. :)

Thanks, beautiful voices guys!

Galactic_Cyrus
said at 2:30 PM on Thu Oct 3 2013

1 Shout Out!

Both voices are perfect, but there's no question who has the more emotion and passion in his performance. Richard Cox nails it.

Varun
said at 5:21 AM on Thu Apr 18 2013

I've never heard the North American dub, so I guess I like Darren Pleavin better. (I actually prefer his voice in this compare).

TheMisakiDubs
said at 3:43 AM on Mon Feb 4 2013

Darren's take on Inuyasha is far too light and soft. It just isn't Inuyasha if he doesn't sound like he's forcing his emotions out. Richard Ian Cox is the only Inuyasha for this girl.

Morikumo
said at 2:04 PM on Wed Aug 8 2012

Richard Cox! Such versatility in his acting-- he handled the anger, the mischief, the humor, and the craziness so well, while at the same time doing a wonderful job in the somber moments. Love him!!

JSD
said at 6:23 PM on Wed Jul 25 2012

Richard Ian Cox FTW.
Darren Pleavin is good as well, though Cox is closer to Kappei Yamaguchi as well and just sounds better as Inuyasha IMO.

Psyche's Rose
said at 5:45 PM on Sat Jun 16 2012

Richard did a great job with this performance. Unfortunately in my mind he's been character typed. Oh well. Sorry Darren, you just didn't cut it. Richard's voice expressed the somber moment while still keeping in all of the characteristics that make up Inuyasha's personality. Darren just did the feeling of the moment and didn't have the spunk, dermination, akwardness, and hotheadedness that make up Inuyasha while at the same time expressing his gentler side. (yes it's a lot to swollow, but like real people characters are this complex)

kelow100
said at 6:42 PM on Sat May 12 2012

RICHARD COX ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry Darren. your voice is just not fit for inuyasha like Richards voice is. His voice goes great with his personality. Dont u agree?

Kohaku-san
said at 3:53 AM on Sat Mar 31 2012

I prefer Darren :) In this clip, he may not sound good but in the first few episodes of the series, he is awesome and so is Andrea, as Kagome. Both sounded very youthful :)

Gohan
said at 7:24 AM on Fri Mar 11 2011

richard all the way he sounds the best

angela (Guest)
said at 1:51 AM on Sat Dec 25 2010

Well even I like Darren voicing InuYasha but still it's a little bit weird........It's not natural........than Richard's.....

liz (Guest)
said at 6:57 PM on Tue Dec 21 2010

RICHARD IAN COX ALLLLLLLLL THEEEEEE WAAAAAYYYY

twye (Guest)
said at 8:49 PM on Sun Dec 19 2010

Agree with kelsea. Richard and no one else.

angela (Guest)
said at 2:12 AM on Sat Dec 11 2010

i agree with kelsea....richard ian cox is much more good in voicing INUYASHA than darren pleavin but still darren is a little bit good about voicing him to.....I watched INUYASHA in animax SO many times its really good............

kelsea (Guest)
said at 5:31 PM on Thu Sep 23 2010

richard cox IS inuyasha. noone else can be him. the other guy sucks. and the audio made me hyperventilate.! I LOVE ITT.!!!!! :D