Ao No Exorcist -dub- [work] Jun 2026

Are you a fan of the English dub? Do you prefer Rin’s Japanese roar or Bryce Papenbrook’s emotional growl? Let the debate rage in the comments below.

A protagonist is only as good as the supporting cast that surrounds them, and the English dub excels in creating audible chemistry. Ao no Exorcist -Dub-

The linchpin of any great dub is the lead voice actor, and in casting as Rin Okumura, Aniplex struck gold. Papenbrook, now famous for roles like Eren Yeager ( Attack on Titan ) and Kirito ( Sword Art Online ), was in 2011 an ascending talent. He perfectly captures Rin’s duality: the loud, impulsive, "punk" exterior masking a desperate vulnerability and a fierce loyalty to his friends. Papenbrook’s growl when Rin unleashes his blue flames is genuinely intimidating, yet his comedic timing—especially in scenes arguing with his familiar, Kuro—adds warmth. Are you a fan of the English dub