JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR: Norio Wakamoto
Charles zi Britannia, the ruthless Emperor of the Holy Britannian Empire and one of the central antagonists of Code Geass, is voiced by Norio Wakamoto in the Japanese version of the series. Wakamoto’s commanding voice, dramatic delivery, and unmistakable charisma helped make Charles one of anime’s most memorable villainous rulers.
Date of Birth
October 18, 1945.
About Norio
Norio Wakamoto is one of Japan’s most legendary voice actors, known for portraying larger-than-life villains, kings, military leaders, and eccentric authority figures. Before entering voice acting, he worked as a police officer in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. His deep voice and theatrical style have made him a fan favorite across multiple generations of anime viewers.
Hometown
Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Career Highlights
- Charles zi Britannia — Code Geass
- Cell — Dragon Ball Z
- Alexander Anderson — Hellsing Ultimate
- Vicious — Cowboy Bebop
- Chiyo’s Father — Azumanga Daioh
- Oskar von Reuenthal — Legend of the Galactic Heroes
- Johannes Krauser II — Detroit Metal City
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects major documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion — Charles zi Britannia
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 — Charles zi Britannia
- Dragon Ball Z — Cell
- Cowboy Bebop — Vicious
- Hellsing Ultimate — Alexander Anderson
- Sgt. Frog — Narrator
- Space Dandy — Admiral Perry
- Prison School — Chairman Kurihara
Anime Films
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection — Charles zi Britannia
- Dragon Ball Z film appearances — Cell
- Various Code Geass compilation films — Charles zi Britannia
Video Games
- Code Geass: Lost Colors — Charles zi Britannia
- Dragon Ball game franchise — Cell
- Multiple anime crossover titles and visual novels
Critical Reception
Norio Wakamoto’s portrayal of Charles zi Britannia is frequently praised as one of the defining villain performances in anime. Fans often cite his booming speeches and imposing presence as major reasons the character became so iconic within the Code Geass franchise.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Charles zi Britannia Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Code-Geass-Lelouch-of-the-Rebellion/Charles-zi-Britannia/)
- Behind The Voice Actors — Charles zi Britannia Voices (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Code-Geass/Charles-zi-Britannia/)
- Code Geass Film Trilogy Cast Listing (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_Geass_Lelouch_of_the_Rebellion)
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: Michael McConnohie
In the English dub of Code Geass, Charles zi Britannia is voiced by Michael McConnohie. His deep, authoritative performance captured the emperor’s intimidating presence and political dominance, making him one of the standout voices in the English cast. McConnohie voiced Charles across the television series and later franchise entries.
Date of Birth
July 23, 1951.
About Michael
Michael McConnohie is an American voice actor, writer, and director with a career spanning decades in animation, anime, and video games. Known for his powerful voice and commanding performances, he has voiced numerous kings, villains, military leaders, and narrators throughout his career. His portrayal of Charles zi Britannia remains one of his most recognizable anime roles.
Hometown
Mansfield, Ohio, United States.
Career Highlights
- Charles zi Britannia — Code Geass
- The Lich King — World of Warcraft
- Kel’Thuzad — World of Warcraft
- Uther the Lightbringer — Warcraft franchise
- Ryūken Ishida — Bleach
- Barragan Luisenbarn — Bleach
- D — Vampire Hunter D
- Narrator — Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects documented major credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion — Charles zi Britannia
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 — Charles zi Britannia
- Bleach — Ryūken Ishida, Barragan Luisenbarn
- Paranoia Agent — Keiichi Ikari
- Cowboy Bebop — Punch, Additional Roles
- Samurai Champloo — Manzou
- Fafner — Kouzou Minashiro
- Fate/stay night — Berserker, Tokiomi Tohsaka
Anime Films
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection — Charles zi Britannia
- Vampire Hunter D — D
- Various Bleach film appearances
- Multiple franchise-related anime films connected to his television roles.
Video Games
- World of Warcraft — The Lich King, Uther, Kel’Thuzad
- Diablo II — The Necromancer
- Xenosaga — Margulis
- Transformers franchise games — Multiple Roles
- Various anime adaptation games and RPG titles.
Critical Reception
Michael McConnohie’s performance as Charles zi Britannia is often praised for matching the authority and grandeur of Norio Wakamoto’s original portrayal. English-speaking fans frequently highlight his booming delivery during Charles’ philosophical speeches and confrontations with Lelouch.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Charles zi Britannia Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Code-Geass-Lelouch-of-the-Rebellion/Charles-zi-Britannia/)
- Behind The Voice Actors — Charles zi Britannia Voices (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Code-Geass/Charles-zi-Britannia/)
- Wikipedia — Michael McConnohie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_McConnohie)
- Code Geass Wiki — Michael McConnohie (https://codegeass.fandom.com/wiki/Michael_McConnohie)
Social Media
- Official Website: https://www.mcconnohie.com/
