🎙️ What’s up anime fans! It’s your boy Raysean from the Raysean Gadson Anime Podcast — R-GAP for short!
In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing the incredible Henry Dittman, a professional voice actor with a stacked résumé across anime, TV, and beyond. If you’re a fan of classic anime, you’ve definitely heard his voice before! We get into his anime origin story, his journey through the entertainment industry, and his advice for aspiring voice actors.
👉 Notable Anime Roles:
Neon Genesis Evangelion — SEELE, Shiro Tokita (Netflix Dub)
Naruto — Kabuto Yakushi
Zatch Bell! — Kafk Sunbeam
Digimon Data Squad — Craniummon
Naruto Shippūden — Kabuto Yakushi, Ensui Nara, Kakko, Sagan, Tekka Uchiha, Yuuki Minazuki, and more!
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations — Kabuto Yakushi (ep. 23)
Tiger & Bunny 2 — Ryan Goldsmith / Golden Ryan
👉 Beyond Anime:
Henry’s career goes far beyond anime. He’s appeared in Entourage, Two and a Half Men, Good Luck Charlie, Party Down, Brothers & Sisters, and more. He’s written and performed on The Chris Wylde Show (Comedy Central), The Wanda Sykes Show, and The Pete Holmes Show. As a host, he’s led The Smart Show, Before & After’noon Movie on USA Network, and today he co-hosts ClipCast, the longest running LA Clippers podcast.
✨ Fun fact: This episode was recorded on my birthday — so you already know it’s a special one!
📱 Follow Henry on Instagram: @henrydittman
🎧 Don’t forget to check out my previous R-GAP episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and iTunes for more amazing interviews with anime voice actors and creators. If you enjoy this episode, please like, share, comment, and subscribe — it helps the podcast grow and lets me know who you want to see next!
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – 🎙️ Meet My Guest! Kicking Off the Podcast ft. Henry Dittman (Voice of Kabuto – Naruto)
0:45 – Henry Dittman Reveals His Top 2 Favorite Anime Characters 👀🔥
4:30 – How Yuri Lowenthal (Sasuke’s VA) Got Henry Into Naruto 😱
6:06 – The Kabuto Funko Pop, First Con Talk & VA Convention Stories
6:21 – Maile Flanagan (Naruto’s VA) Convinces Henry to Join Cons 💥
11:05 – Kabuto’s Dragon Form 🐉 | What It Was Like Playing That Role
15:08 – Henry Shares What Anime/Shows He’s Watching Right Now 📺
17:06 – Taylor Swift, Super Bowl LIX, & A Sprinkle of NBA Talk 😂
35:32 – The Acting Journey 🎭 | Why Henry Became a Voice Actor
46:16 – Respecting the Naruto Fandom 🙏 Getting Kabuto’s Voice Right
48:14 – Henry Talks About Tiger & Bunny 2 🎤 (Ryan Goldsmith / Golden Ryan)
49:23 – Naruto vs Kabuto ⚔️ Henry Recites Iconic Lines From the Show
50:07 – Breaking Down Kabuto as a Villain 🧠 | The Psychology of His Role
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