JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR: Takahiro Mizushima
Rolo Lamperouge, the mysterious younger “brother” introduced in Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, is voiced by Takahiro Mizushima in the Japanese version of the anime. Mizushima’s performance plays a major role in Rolo’s character arc, balancing innocence, emotional instability, loyalty, and danger throughout the series.
Date of Birth
June 14, 1976.
About Takahiro
Takahiro Mizushima is a Japanese voice actor known for his work in anime, games, and drama CDs. While he has voiced many notable characters throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Rolo Lamperouge remains one of his most recognized anime roles due to the character’s importance in Code Geass R2.
Hometown
Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
Career Highlights
- Rolo Lamperouge — Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2
- Finland — Hetalia: Axis Powers
- Taichi Yaegashi — Kokoro Connect
- Yahiro Samukawa — Guilty Crown
- Takayuki Furuichi — Beelzebub
- Thinker — Sword Art Online
- Shingo Uryū — Mashiroiro Symphony
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects documented notable credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 — Rolo Lamperouge
- Hetalia: Axis Powers — Finland
- Angel Beats! — Takamatsu
- Guilty Crown — Yahiro Samukawa
- Beelzebub — Takayuki Furuichi
- Kokoro Connect — Taichi Yaegashi
- Sword Art Online — Thinker
- Mashiroiro Symphony — Shingo Uryū
- Psycho-Pass — Masatake Mido
- Inazuma Eleven — Hiroto Kiyama / Gran
Anime Films
- Code Geass compilation projects — Rolo Lamperouge
- Various franchise-related appearances connected to his television anime roles.
Video Games
- Super Robot Wars Z2 — Rolo Lamperouge
- Various Code Geass game appearances
- Multiple Inazuma Eleven franchise titles — Hiroto Kiyama / Gran
Critical Reception
Fans often praise Takahiro Mizushima’s portrayal for making Rolo feel both sympathetic and unsettling. His performance helped convey the character’s loneliness, obsession with Lelouch, and emotional volatility, making Rolo one of the most discussed characters in Code Geass R2.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Rolo Lamperouge Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Code-Geass-Lelouch-of-the-Rebellion-R2/Rolo-Lamperouge/)
- Code Geass Wiki — Rolo Lamperouge (https://codegeass.fandom.com/wiki/Rolo_Lamperouge)
- Wikipedia — Takahiro Mizushima (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takahiro_Mizushima)
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: Spike Spencer
In the English dub of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, Rolo Lamperouge is voiced by Spike Spencer. Already famous among anime fans for voicing Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Spencer brought emotional intensity and unpredictability to Rolo’s English portrayal.
Date of Birth
December 21, 1968.
About Spike
Spike Spencer is an American voice actor known for decades of anime dubbing work. His career includes major roles in science fiction, action, comedy, and fantasy anime. His performance as Rolo Lamperouge is often remembered for capturing the character’s fragile emotional state and complicated relationship with Lelouch.
Hometown
Houston, Texas, United States.
Career Highlights
- Rolo Lamperouge — Code Geass
- Shinji Ikari — Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Akito Tenkawa — Martian Successor Nadesico
- Hanatarō Yamada — Bleach
- Jun’ichirō Tanizaki — Bungo Stray Dogs
- Ginta Toramizu — MÄR
- Inojin Yamanaka — Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects documented notable credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 — Rolo Lamperouge
- Neon Genesis Evangelion — Shinji Ikari
- Bleach — Hanatarō Yamada
- Bungo Stray Dogs — Jun’ichirō Tanizaki
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations — Inojin Yamanaka
- MÄR — Ginta Toramizu
- Excel Saga — Gojo Shioji
- Martian Successor Nadesico — Akito Tenkawa
Anime Films
- Code Geass: Akito the Exiled — Rolo Lamperouge
- Evangelion Rebuild film series — Shinji Ikari
- Various franchise-related anime film appearances.
Video Games
- Multiple Evangelion game projects — Shinji Ikari
- Various anime franchise games connected to his television roles.
Critical Reception
Spike Spencer’s portrayal of Rolo received praise from English-speaking fans for emphasizing the character’s emotional instability and vulnerability. Many viewers highlighted how effectively he handled Rolo’s dramatic scenes during the latter half of Code Geass R2.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Rolo Lamperouge Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Code-Geass-Lelouch-of-the-Rebellion-R2/Rolo-Lamperouge/)
- Behind The Voice Actors — Rolo Lamperouge Voices (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Code-Geass/Rolo-Lamperouge/)
- Wikipedia — Spike Spencer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Spencer)
Social Media
- Official Website: http://www.spikespencer.com/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/spikespencer
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Spike-Spencer-FG/146122093954
