Brendan Hunter

Birth Date: 22/07/1979

Brendan Hunter is a Canadian voice actor and coach born July 22, 1979, best known for voicing Tien Shinhan in Dragon Ball, Hisoka in Hunter x Hunter (1999), and Elec Man in Mega Man Powered Up. With 20+ years in English-dub anime and video games, he is also a sought-after voice acting teacher based in Calgary, Alberta.

A career of 1 characters spanning animation and video games, including the role of Hisoka in Hunter x Hunter.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Brendan.J.T.Hunter

Signature Anime Roles

Hunter made his name through the Blue Water dub productions, most notably voicing Tien Shinhan in Dragon Ball and Uub/Super Uub in Dragon Ball GT — roles that established him as a fan-favorite in the Western anime dubbing community. He also delivered a memorable performance as Hisoka in the original 1999 dub of Hunter x Hunter, a character widely praised for its distinct, unsettling energy. Other notable anime credits include Cardfight! Vanguard, LBX: Little Battlers Experience, Ladies vs. Butlers, and Futurecard Buddyfight.

Video Game & Other Work

On the games side, Hunter voiced Elec Man in Mega Man Powered Up and has contributed to the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, among others. His live-action credits include appearances in Wynonna Earp, Fargo, and the indie film Lloyd the Conqueror (2011), which he also produced. More recently, he voiced characters in titles such as Nine Noir Lives (2022) and Mayhem Brawler (2021).

Voice Coaching & Teaching

Beyond performing, Hunter has built a parallel career as a voice acting coach with over 16 years of professional teaching experience, training both actors and business professionals in mic technique and performance. He regularly appears as a celebrity guest at comic cons, fan expos, and anime conventions across North America, connecting directly with fans of his long-running roles.