Whis, the angel attendant and martial arts teacher to Beerus in the Dragon Ball franchise, is voiced by Masakazu Morita in the original Japanese version and Ian Sinclair in the English dub. Introduced in Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, Whis quickly became one of the franchise’s most popular modern characters thanks to his calm demeanor, immense power, and unique sense of humor.
Japanese Voice Actor: Masakazu Morita
Date of Birth
October 21, 1972.
About Masakazu
Masakazu Morita is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and singer best known for voicing Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach, Tidus in Final Fantasy X, Marco the Phoenix in One Piece, and Whis in Dragon Ball Super. He won the Best Rookie Actor award at the inaugural Seiyu Awards and has remained one of Japan’s most respected voice talents.
As Whis, Morita delivers a refined and elegant performance that perfectly matches the angel’s calm personality and overwhelming strength. His voice balances wisdom, politeness, and subtle comedy, helping establish Whis as one of the standout additions to the Dragon Ball universe.
Hometown
Sumida, Tokyo, Japan.
Career Highlights
Some of Masakazu Morita’s most notable roles include:
- Whis — Dragon Ball franchise
- Ichigo Kurosaki — Bleach
- Tidus — Final Fantasy X
- Marco the Phoenix — One Piece
- Li Xin (Shin) — Kingdom
- Thoma — Genshin Impact
- Maeda Keiji — Sengoku Basara
- Pegasus Seiya — Saint Seiya: Hades Chapter
Full Current Filmography
The following list highlights major documented roles and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
2004
- Bleach — Ichigo Kurosaki
2012
- Kingdom — Li Xin (Shin)
2014
- One Piece — Marco the Phoenix
2015
- Dragon Ball Super — Whis
2022
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War — Ichigo Kurosaki
Video Games
Final Fantasy Series
- Final Fantasy X — Tidus
- Final Fantasy X-2 — Tidus
Dragon Ball Games
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse — Whis
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 — Whis
- Dragon Ball FighterZ — Whis
- Dragon Ball Legends — Whis
- Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot — Whis
Critical Reception
Morita’s portrayal of Whis has been praised for giving the character an air of effortless superiority without sacrificing his playful personality. Fans frequently cite Whis as one of the most entertaining characters introduced after Dragon Ball Z, and Morita’s performance is a major reason for the character’s popularity.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Whis (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Dragon-Ball/Whis/)
- Masakazu Morita Biography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masakazu_Morita)
- Dubbing Wikia – Masakazu Morita (https://dubbing.fandom.com/wiki/Masakazu_Morita)
- Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Cast List (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Z:_Battle_of_Gods)
English Voice Actor: Ian Sinclair
Date of Birth
March 2, 1984. (Wikipedia)
About Ian
Ian Sinclair is an American voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter widely recognized for his work in anime and video games. Known for his distinctive voice, sharp comedic timing, and impressive range, Sinclair has become one of the most popular voice actors in the English anime industry.
In the Dragon Ball franchise, Sinclair voices Whis, the angel attendant and mentor to Beerus. His portrayal perfectly captures Whis’s elegant manners, playful humor, immense wisdom, and overwhelming power. Since Whis’s introduction in Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, Sinclair’s performance has been praised for making the character both entertaining and mysterious.
Hometown
Dallas, Texas, United States. (Wikipedia)
Career Highlights
Some of Ian Sinclair’s most notable roles include:
- Whis — Dragon Ball franchise
- Brook — One Piece
- Tsukasa Shishio — Dr. Stone
- Dandy — Space Dandy
- Bokuto Kōtarō — Haikyuu!!
- Magna Swing — Black Clover
- Niles — Fire Emblem Fates
- Rashid — Street Fighter V
- The Duke of Death — The Duke of Death and His Maid
Full Current Filmography
The following list highlights major documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series
2013
- Space Dandy — Dandy
2014
- One Piece — Brook
2015
- Dragon Ball Super — Whis
2017
- Black Clover — Magna Swing
2019
- Dr. Stone — Tsukasa Shishio
2020
- Haikyuu!! To the Top — Kōtarō Bokuto
2021
- The Duke of Death and His Maid — The Duke
2024
- Dragon Ball Daima — Whis
Anime Films
2013
- Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods — Whis
2015
- Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ — Whis
2018
- Dragon Ball Super: Broly — Whis
2022
- Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero — Whis
Video Games
Dragon Ball Games
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse — Whis
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 — Whis
- Dragon Ball FighterZ — Whis
- Dragon Ball Legends — Whis
- Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot — Whis
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO — Whis
Other Notable Games
- Fire Emblem Fates — Niles
- Borderlands 3 — Various Voices
- Street Fighter V — Rashid
- SMITE — Multiple Characters
Critical Reception
Ian Sinclair’s performance as Whis has received widespread praise from Dragon Ball fans for capturing the character’s unique blend of sophistication, humor, and godlike power. Many viewers consider his portrayal one of the standout performances in the modern Dragon Ball era.
Fans frequently highlight Sinclair’s ability to make Whis sound effortlessly calm and polite even during universe-threatening events. His delivery of Whis’s witty observations and subtle sarcasm has become a defining aspect of the character in the English dub.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Whis (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Dragon-Ball/Whis/)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Ian Sinclair (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Ian-Sinclair/)
- Ian Sinclair Biography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Sinclair_(voice_actor))
- Dragon Ball Wiki – Whis (https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Whis)
- IMDb Profile – Ian Sinclair (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2370539/)
Social Media
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/iantweeting
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iansinclairvo
- Official Website: https://www.iansinclairvoice.com/
