Who Voices Potemkin In The English Guilty Gear Dub?

Booting up 'Guilty Gear' late at night used to be my little ritual, and Potemkin was always the guy I admired for being this immovable, surprisingly gentle mountain of a character. In real-world terms, Potemkin was created by Daisuke Ishiwatari—the mastermind behind the original 'Guilty Gear' concept, music, and a ton of the character designs. Ishiwatari’s style gave Potemkin that iconic tank-like silhouette, the heavy armor, and the slow-but-crushing playstyle that makes him unforgettable in any matchup. In the story itself, his origins are more grounded in the wartime politics of Zepp: Potemkin is essentially the product of Zepp’s military program, a hulking soldier shaped by the nation’s need for power on the battlefield. There’s always been a little ambiguity around whether he’s fully human, a modified warrior, or something engineered by Zepp’s forces, but the gist is clear—he was created as a weapon of war and later becomes a deeply honorable, protective figure. I love that mix of real-world creator flair and in-universe tragedy—it makes every match feel like you’re walking through a bit of history and character drama.

My take on Potemkin’s canon feels like one of those slow-burn revelations you get when you replay the story modes: he’s basically the gentle colossus from the floating nation of Zepp who was shaped by war into a weapon, then chose to be a guardian. Official lore establishes him as a massive, immensely strong combatant—created and used in the conflict between humans and Gears—and after the Gear War he retreats into a kind of penitent protector role. That guilt and the desire to atone are central to who he is. Visually and mechanically the canon supports that theme: his Soviet-inspired uniform, the huge armor, the mask, and signature grabs like the Potemkin Buster all underline that he was built as a blunt instrument. Over the series his scenes are quiet and emotionally heavy; he doesn’t boast, he carries responsibility. Later entries like the story modes in 'Guilty Gear' sequels deepen his ties to Zepp and the larger cast, but the throughline is always the same—weapon turned guardian, seeking to protect the weak and make up for what he was used to do, more with deeds than with words.

I get a little giddy whenever Potemkin’s Buster comes up in conversation — it’s one of those moves that feels massive on screen. In most entries of the series the Potemkin Buster is a command grab that you execute with a 360-degree stick motion plus a punch (so rotate the stick in a full circle and press any punch button). You need to be in close range — it won’t reach across the screen — and it’s usually best used as a punish or a combo ender. If you’re on a pad, roll the thumb across the stick or use the d-pad to perform the circular motion; on a stick, rotate clockwise or counterclockwise until the game reads the full 360. Put the game into training and turn on input display so you can see when the motion is registering. In older titles like 'Guilty Gear XX' and modern ones like 'Guilty Gear Xrd', the motion is essentially the same, but always double-check the in-game move list because some versions have shortcuts or different follow-ups. Practice it till the motion becomes muscle memory — once it is, landing a Potemkin Buster in a clutch punish feels way better than any normal hit.

Honestly, Potemkin's high placement on 'Guilty Gear' tier lists makes a lot of sense to me because he converts so many neutral interactions into huge, match-swinging payoff. When I play him I feel like one successful read — a blocked move, a whiff, or a misstep — turns into massive damage and corner carry. His command grab, the infamous Potemkin Buster, is a real threat that changes how opponents approach him; people's respect for that tool gives him control of space without needing to constantly move forward. He also brings extremely strong panic options: armored buttons and moves that shrug off pressure let him survive situations others might die in. Tournament match footage always shows how a well-timed armor move or throw punishes predictable pressure, which is why higher-level lists reward him. That said, he isn't a brainless top-tier mash; his movement is slow and his neutral can get dismantled by good zoning and space control. I still love playing him — the weight and satisfaction of landing a long combo is intoxicating — but I also enjoy the challenge of covering his mobility weaknesses.

I still get a buzz when a Potemkin round ends with a clean, brutal confirm. If you want combos that actually win matches in 'Guilty Gear', think like a grappler: high reward for few openings. My most reliable route is an air-to-ground confirm (jump-in heavy or a well-timed anti-air), land into a hard normal that staggers, then convert with a Heat Knuckle (or the game’s equivalent) into Potemkin Buster for massive single-touch damage. On a basic level it’s: aerial hit > heavy ground hit > special conversion > command grab. That’s your bread-and-butter. Beyond the bread-and-butter, I use two variations depending on meter and position. If I have meter, I’ll Roman Cancel after the special conversion to extend the combo for extra damage or to set up a safe knockdown and oki; without meter I’ll take the guaranteed Potemkin Buster and focus on frame traps afterwards. Corner gives you the best returns — more follow-ups and better oki. Also learn one tech-chase where Hammerfall-style moves force a get-up option and you react with a delayed throw or meaty heavy. Those little situational choices win rounds more than flashy multi-RC loops for me.

Back when I first sat through 'High School DxD' on a late-night streaming binge, one thing that stuck with me was how perfectly Rias Gremory’s voice fit her character in the English version. If you’re asking who voices Gremory in the English dubs, it’s Jamie Marchi. She’s the one behind the sultry, confident tone that became so iconic for Rias across the series—you’ll hear her in the TV anime, OVAs, and most official English releases handled by Western licensors. For longtime fans who collect credits or watch the end of episodes, her name pops up consistently in the dubbing credits. I’ve always been curious about the people behind voices, so after hearing her work on Rias I started looking into Jamie’s other projects. She’s a prolific voice actor and ADR director who’s worked on a lot of English dubs, so if Rias’s voice grabbed you, you’ll probably recognise her style in other shows too. It’s cool how an actor can shape a character’s Western identity—Jamie doesn’t just read lines, she brings that flirtatious-but-commanding presence that makes Rias so memorable. If you compare the English and Japanese versions, the performances are different in tone but both do a great job conveying the character’s strength and warmth. If you want to double-check credits, look at the end credits of the English episodes, the Funimation/Sony pages, or databases like Behind The Voice Actors and MyAnimeList. They’re great for confirming who played who, and sometimes you’ll find interviews or panels where voice actors talk about their approach to a character. I still smile when Rias makes an entrance—Jamie Marchi’s voice is a big part of that moment for me, and it’s one of those dub performances I happily go back to when revisiting the show.

If you’ve been poking around the game's settings and wondering who handles the English voices for the sinners in 'Limbus Company', I feel you — the cast is one of those lovely surprises that rewards paying attention to credits. I don’t have a line-by-line list memorized (there are a lot of characters and variants), but the official English voices are listed in the game's end credits and on Project Moon’s official channels. In my playthroughs I liked toggling the voice language in Settings to hear the full English performance during the dialogue scenes, then scrolling to Credits after the campaign to see the full cast names. That’s honestly the most direct route if you want accurate, verified VA names. If you want quicker, searchable references, fans have already compiled the cast on sites like Behind The Voice Actors and MobyGames, and the community on Reddit has a few threads where people post timestamps and who voices which sinner. The in-game Codex or character profiles sometimes show voice credits too — I found that handy when I wanted to match a particularly memorable line to a performer. One nice tip: some sinners have alternate lines or different “skins” that reuse the same actor, so you might hear one performer in several roles; that was a small joy for me, like spotting a familiar voice in a crowd. If you’d like, tell me one or two sinner names you’re curious about and I’ll dig up the specific English voice names for those characters — I love doing that tiny detective work. I also enjoy how the dub adds a different flavor to the atmosphere; switching between languages gave me fresh appreciation for the writing and voice direction. Either way, the credits are your friend, and there are solid community lists if you want a ready-made roster to skim through.

Guilty Gear's main protagonist is Sol Badguy, a fiery, rebellious bounty hunter with a mysterious past tied to the series' lore. He's got this iconic red coat, a massive sword named 'Fireseal,' and a personality that's equal parts gruff and charismatic. What I love about Sol is how he balances raw power with depth—his moveset in games like 'Guilty Gear Strive' reflects his aggressive style, but his backstory reveals layers of guilt and defiance. He's not your typical hero; he's more of an antihero who grudgingly steps up when the world's at stake. The series does a great job exploring his relationships, especially with Ky Kiske, his rival-turned-ally. Their dynamic shifts from outright hostility to reluctant camaraderie, which adds so much weight to the story. Plus, Sol's theme music, 'Find Your One Way,' absolutely slaps—it captures his 'screw the rules' attitude perfectly. If you're new to 'Guilty Gear,' Sol's the perfect entry point because he embodies the series' blend of over-the-top action and emotional stakes.

Ever since I got hooked on 'The Eminence in Shadow', I've been fascinated by the English dub cast. The protagonist, Shadow—or Cid Kagenou—is voiced by Adam Gibbs, and wow, does he nail that balance between deadpan humor and over-the-top edginess. Gibbs has this knack for delivering lines that sound ridiculous yet cool, which fits Shadow's chuunibyou persona perfectly. I first noticed his work in 'Tsuki ga Kirei', where his softer tone stood out, so hearing him switch to Shadow’s dramatic flair was a delightful surprise. The dub overall does justice to the series’ absurdity, and Gibbs’ performance is a big part of why it works. What’s fun is comparing his take to the Japanese voice actor, Seiichiro Yamashita. Both bring this self-aware theatricality to Shadow, but Gibbs leans harder into the 'delusional dork' vibe, which cracks me up. If you’re into dubs, this one’s worth checking out just for how committed he sounds declaring things like 'I am atomic' with zero irony.

Man, the English voice cast for 'Tekken 8' is stacked with talent! I’ve been following fighting games for years, and hearing familiar voices in new roles always gets me hyped. For starters, Brian Bloom, who’s voiced characters like BJ Blazkowicz in 'Wolfenstein,' brings his gritty intensity to Kazuya Mishima. Then there’s Stephanie Sheh, a legend in anime dubbing (think Orihime in 'Bleach'), lending her voice to Asuka Kazama with that perfect mix of fiery and playful. And let’s not forget Patrick Seitz—this guy’s everywhere, from Dio in 'JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure' to Scorpion in 'Mortal Kombat.' He’s voicing Heihachi, and honestly, no one does 'menacing villain' better. Newcomers like Zeno Robinson (Hawks in 'My Hero Academia') also join the fray, giving fresh energy to characters like Lars. The mix of veteran and rising stars makes the English dub feel like a love letter to fighting game fans.