Floch Forster, one of the most controversial and influential characters in the later stages of Attack on Titan, is voiced by Kenshō Ono in the original Japanese version of the anime. In the English dub, Floch is voiced by Matt Shipman. Both actors portrayed the character throughout his evolution from a frightened recruit to the leader of the Yeagerists.

Japanese Voice Actor (Kenshō Ono)

Date of Birth

Kenshō Ono (小野 賢章)

  • October 5, 1989

About Kenshō

Kenshō Ono is one of Japan’s most recognizable voice actors and actors. Beginning his career as a child performer, he gained international recognition as the Japanese voice of Harry Potter in the film series before becoming a major anime star.

As Floch Forster, Ono delivers a remarkable character progression. He begins with a nervous and fearful performance during the Return to Shiganshina Arc before gradually transforming Floch into a fanatical and fiercely determined leader. His portrayal captures both the character’s trauma and his unwavering devotion to what he believes is Paradis Island’s survival.

Hometown

Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Career Highlights

Some of Kenshō Ono’s most notable roles include:

  • Floch Forster — Attack on Titan
  • Tetsuya Kuroko — Kuroko’s Basketball
  • Ryūnosuke Akutagawa — Bungo Stray Dogs
  • Giorno Giovanna — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
  • Mikaela Hyakuya — Seraph of the End
  • Yuri Briar — Spy × Family
  • Canute — Vinland Saga
  • Hakuryuu Ren — Magi: The Kingdom of Magic

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects major documented credits from publicly available industry sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Attack on Titan — Floch Forster
  • Kuroko’s Basketball — Tetsuya Kuroko
  • Bungo Stray Dogs — Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind — Giorno Giovanna
  • Seraph of the End — Mikaela Hyakuya
  • Spy × Family — Yuri Briar
  • Vinland Saga — Canute
  • Magi: The Kingdom of Magic — Hakuryuu Ren
  • Aldnoah.Zero — Slaine Troyard
  • Boruto: Naruto Next Generations — Shikadai Nara

Anime Films

  • Attack on Titan: Chronicle — Floch Forster
  • Kuroko’s Basketball: Last Game — Tetsuya Kuroko
  • Various JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and franchise-related productions

Video Games

  • Attack on Titan 2 — Floch Forster
  • Numerous anime game adaptations featuring his established television roles

Critical Reception

Ono’s performance as Floch is frequently praised by fans for portraying one of the series’ most dramatic character transformations. His ability to evolve the character from a terrified survivor of Erwin Smith’s suicide charge into a confident revolutionary leader helped make Floch one of the most discussed figures in the final seasons of Attack on Titan.

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English Voice Actor (Matt Shipman)

Date of Birth

Matt Shipman

  • June 11, 1992

About Matt

Matt Shipman is an American voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter known for his extensive work in anime dubbing. Over the years, he has become one of the industry’s most recognizable voices, particularly for portraying determined heroes, ambitious rivals, and emotionally complex characters.

As Floch Forster in Attack on Titan, Shipman delivers one of the most dramatic character evolutions in the English dub. He begins with a fearful and traumatized survivor of the Return to Shiganshina mission before gradually transforming Floch into a confident and uncompromising leader of the Yeagerist movement. His performance captures both the character’s desperation and his growing conviction, helping make Floch one of the most debated figures in the series.

Hometown

Orlando, Florida, United States

Career Highlights

Some of Matt Shipman’s most notable roles include:

  • Floch Forster — Attack on Titan
  • Chrome — Dr. Stone
  • Hajime Nagumo — Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest
  • Inasa Yoarashi — My Hero Academia
  • Riku Dola — No Game No Life: Zero
  • Yukimaru Sanada — Fuuka
  • Gokudera’s associates and supporting roles in various anime productions
  • ADR direction and script adaptation work for numerous Crunchyroll and Funimation titles

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects major documented credits from reputable industry sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Attack on Titan — Floch Forster
  • Dr. Stone — Chrome
  • Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest — Hajime Nagumo
  • My Hero Academia — Inasa Yoarashi
  • Kemono Friends — Lucky Beast
  • Infinite Dendrogram — Hugo Lesseps
  • Fuuka — Yukimaru Sanada
  • Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious — Supporting Roles
  • How Not to Summon a Demon Lord — Additional Voices

Anime Films

  • Attack on Titan: Chronicle — Floch Forster
  • No Game No Life: Zero — Riku Dola
  • My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising — Inasa Yoarashi
  • My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission — Inasa Yoarashi
  • My Hero Academia: You’re Next — Inasa Yoarashi

Video Games

  • Attack on Titan 2 — Floch Forster
  • My Hero One’s Justice 2 — Inasa Yoarashi
  • Various anime game adaptations featuring reprised character roles

Critical Reception

Matt Shipman’s portrayal of Floch Forster has received significant praise from English-dub audiences for accurately reflecting the character’s increasingly complex psychology. Fans frequently highlight his ability to portray Floch’s transition from fear and self-doubt to unwavering ideological conviction.

Particularly during the Final Season, Shipman’s performance helped elevate many of Floch’s most intense scenes, balancing the character’s charisma, fanaticism, and lingering trauma. As a result, Floch became one of the most memorable and heavily discussed supporting characters in the English adaptation of Attack on Titan.

Beyond Floch, Shipman has earned widespread acclaim for his performances as Chrome in Dr. Stone and Hajime Nagumo in Arifureta, demonstrating a versatile range across action, comedy, and dramatic roles.

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