David Lodge

Happy Birthday David Lodge!

My top 10 favourite roles of his are:

1.) Kenpachi Zaraki (Bleach)
2.) Dr. Schumann (Monster)
3.) Kaztano (Durarara!!)
4.) Midnight Express/Rail Racer (Transformers: Robots In Dsiguise)
5.) Angel Gozen (Buso Renkin)
6.) Dr. Butterfly (Buso Renkin)
7.) Superman/Kal-L (Superman: Red Son)
8.) Giga (BoBoBo-Bo Bo-BoBo)
9.) Inspector Egon Weissbach (Monster)
10.) Calythos (Justice League Action)

I find it interesting that David recently voiced Heatwave, Chase and Dr. Morocco in Transformers Rescue Bots: Disaster Dash. I hope to hear how he sounds in all of those roles. I bet he's a pretty fitting voice match.

batcool
said at 4:22 PM on Tue Apr 4 2017

2 Shout Outs!

David is one talented dude great as Jiraiya, Kabal, Ling Ton, Superman, Calythos, and Kenpachi Zaraki

Dr.Who
said at 3:18 PM on Thu Mar 3 2016

4 Shout Outs!

David will always be the best Jiraiya and Kenpachi Zaraki, enough said. There was so much character and charisma in both of Lodge's performances as the two, respectively.

Autovolt
said at 2:06 PM on Mon Feb 29 2016

11 Shout Outs!

Cool New Photo of David Lodge.

I agree with you guys, he absolutely MADE Kenpachi Zaraki.

I don't really care that much about Bleach, in fact I only watched up to the end of the Soul Society arc and have no interesting in watching it again any time soon but It's a real shame he left the role but man what he did do with the character was pretty amazing. Bringing a nice bit of viciousness with a really cool sound.

He was also great as Dr. Schumann, Inspector Egon Weissbach, Midnight Express, Rail Racer, Kaztano, Red Son Superman, Giga, Dr. Butterfly and freaking Angel Gozen.

Angel Gozen is a true testament to the range he's capable of. I mean could you seriously believe that Gozen's voice came out of Kenpachi's mouth? That's very impressive.

It's a shame we're slowly seeing him exit out of anime but if he can get more work in cartoons (specifically superheroes or Transformers) I'd be OK with that.

huzaifa_ahmed
said at 6:37 PM on Sun Apr 3 2016

2 Shout Outs!

@Autovolt I wouldn't quite say he's shifting away from anime, just that maybe the new guys don't call him?

I mean, he's only got one cartoon not cast by an anime director.

Not to mention, he did original animation prior to his dubbing work.

Shaun Ince
said at 11:16 AM on Sun Feb 28 2016

7 Shout Outs!

That's a nice new picture of David Lodge. It does suck that he isn't voicing Kenpachi anymore, his voicework as Kenpachi was the best thing about the Bleach English dub.

4xNicholas
said at 6:16 AM on Fri Feb 26 2016

2 Shout Outs!

I love his Kenpachi. Not only did it sound brutal. His laughs were incredible and full of energy. He also provided a sense of wisdom with him and I LOVED IT.

Hulkg3
said at 2:02 PM on Wed Jul 8 2015

1 Shout Out!

Just incase ya haven't noticed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kznek1uNVsg

NCZ (Admin)
said at 2:23 PM on Wed Jul 8 2015

@Hulkg3 Yeah, I recognized him immediately there. I mentioned this in the forums but I feel like he'd be a good fit for Cid Highwind, actually.

Hulkg3
said at 10:49 PM on Sat Jul 25 2015

@NCZ You have point, it's good to know he's still doing good work. I will say this. Studio Pierrot announced that the anime for Bleach will return when the final arc in the manga ends this year. So when that happens, VIZ will for sure get the rights to dub once again and of course have the original casts to reprise there roles. My hope is that VIZ asks david to reprise his role as Kenpachi as long as the fans demand it, hopefully. And of course make sure he gets right amount of pay he'll sign for.

Redeye64
said at 9:17 PM on Tue Aug 4 2015

@Hulkg3 I checked the ANN. There's no such news on the manga ending this year and abosulely no news on the anime coming back. Stop making up rumors and getting our hopes up.

Hulkg3
said at 1:31 AM on Thu Aug 6 2015

@Redeye64 Well that's what i read. But the part about the Manga coming to end is the truth.

Redeye64
said at 3:05 PM on Thu Aug 6 2015

@Hulkg3 Where did you read this? Sources?

Hulkg3
said at 11:30 PM on Thu Aug 6 2015

1 Shout Out!

@Redeye64 Sources are in these links. But these are rumors. So i do believe the manga almost finished according to the rumors and when it does, Studio Pierrot or Tokyo TV or VIZ will make the announcement, it's just not gonna be this year. So let's not get our hopes up and wait what happens.

http://www.classicalite.com/articles/22753/20150528/new-bleach-anime-comeback-2015-manga-ending-tite-kubo-ichigo.htm

http://edohaze.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-end-of-bleach-manga-in-2015.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2hDFemgJRo

http://edohaze.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-end-of-bleach-manga-in-2015.html

http://www.idigitaltimes.com/bleach-anime-returns-expect-2015-release-once-manga-finishes-376751

Zabel
said at 10:02 PM on Thu Mar 19 2015

1 Shout Out!

Ok so, after leaving Viz and coming back they decided to let him keep the roll of Jiraiya but they're still keeping him away from one of his best rolls, Kenpachi? That makes zero sense and I've kind of lost respect for Viz Media.

Polyester Funk
said at 11:42 PM on Thu Mar 19 2015

2 Shout Outs!

@Zabel There is no Bleach anime for him to be in right now. The final arc is still ongoing in the manga, but the anime is done(for now at least) so how are Viz keeping him away from the roll I must ask?

TrueMyriad
said at 8:29 PM on Sat Jul 19 2014

4 Shout Outs!

He could make a cool Dr.Eggman(Deem Bristow style)

gaurdianaq
said at 11:03 PM on Sat Oct 18 2014

2 Shout Outs!

@TrueMyriad

that would be quite interesting...

mponi1
said at 7:44 AM on Thu Dec 26 2013

6 Shout Outs!

Kenpachi is dead to me now that David no longer does his voice.

Elauna Patterson
said at 8:09 PM on Sun Apr 15 2012

I love David as Kenpachi Zaraki and hope to hear him again as Kenny as soon as possible.

IAMTHEVASTUNIVERSE
said at 8:15 AM on Wed Mar 28 2012

6 Shout Outs!

I really hope David returns to voice Kenpachi Zaraki in the English dub of Bleach because Patrick Seitz simply isn't cutting it as Kenpachi!David has been with the character since the beginning of the series it just doesn't feel right hearing someone else voice Kenpachi..I hope we can get an official confirmation from David himself that he will be returning to the role soon.

Jiraiya
		39.4% (37 votes)
Kenpachi Zaraki
		30.9% (29 votes)
Kabal
		4.3% (4 votes)
Ling Tong
		3.2% (3 votes)
Igor
		3.2% (3 votes)
The Dragon
		3.2% (3 votes)
Toothpick
		2.1% (2 votes)
Superman / Kal-L
		2.1% (2 votes)
Skarner
		1.1% (1 vote)
Calythos
		1.1% (1 vote)
Louisoix
		1.1% (1 vote)
Puppetmon
		1.1% (1 vote)
Loki
		1.1% (1 vote)
Katsuie Shibata
		1.1% (1 vote)
Shigemori Sumimura
		1.1% (1 vote)
Barb Wire Org
		1.1% (1 vote)
Giga
		1.1% (1 vote)
Villamax
		1.1% (1 vote)
Rail Racer
		1.1% (1 vote)

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David Lodge Voices

SHOWS

The Boss Baby: Back in Business (2018)

Justice League Action (2016)

Care Bears and Cousins (2015)

Goldie and Bear (2015)

Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot (2012)

Durarara!! (2011)

Kekkaishi (2010)

Monster (2009)

Naruto: Shippuden (2009)

Superman: Red Son (2009)

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (2008)

Buso Renkin (2008)

Blue Dragon (2008)

Tokko (2007)

MAR (2007)

BoBoBo-Bo Bo-BoBo (2006)

Legion of Superheroes (2006)

Bleach (2006)

The Prince of Tennis (2006)

Karas (2006)

Naruto (2005)

Fighting Spirit (2004)

Power Rangers Wild Force (2002)

Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2001)

Power Rangers Time Force (2001)

Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law (2000)

Digimon Adventure 02 (2000)

DinoZaurs (2000)

Flint the Time Detective (2000)

Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (2000)

Digimon Adventure (1999)

Power Rangers Lost Galaxy (1999)

Cow and Chicken (1997)

AAAHH!!! Real Monsters (1994)

Wizard of Oz (1990)

MOVIES

The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover (2017)

Team Hot Wheels: Build the Epic Race (2015)

Team Hot Wheels: The Skills to Thrill (2015)

Naruto Shippuden the Movie 6: Road to Ninja (2014)

Team Hot Wheels: The Origin of Awesome! (2014)

Alpha and Omega 3: The Great Wolf Games (2014)

The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale (2014)

Naruto Shippuden the Movie 4: The Lost Tower (2013)

The Swan Princess Christmas (2012)

Naruto Shippuden the Movie 3: The Will of Fire (2012)

First Squad - The Moment of Truth (2012)

Redline (2012)

Bleach: Fade to Black (2011)

Naruto Shippuden the Movie 2: Bonds (2011)

A Martian Christmas (2009)

Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion (2009)

Happily N'Ever After 2 (2009)

Bleach: Memories of Nobody (2008)

Kite Liberator (2008)

Paprika (2007)

Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon (2005)

Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers (2005)

Digimon: The Movie (2000)

VIDEO GAMES

Detective Pikachu (2018)

Monster Hunter World (2018)

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 5 (2017)

Transformers Rescue Bots: Disaster Dash (2017)

Final Fantasy XV (2016)

Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale (2016)

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (2016)

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 (2014)

D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die (2014)

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution (2014)

Unearthed: Trail of Ibn Battuta (2014)

Batman (2013)

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (2013)

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (2013)

Dynasty Warriors 8 (2013)

Shin Megami Tensei IV (2013)