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My Take
Maxwell Powers is one of those genuinely fascinating figures who slipped between two worlds and made both his own. Born in Oakland in 1983 and somehow landing in Japan, he carved out a niche that very few Americans manage — not just doing anime dubs or bit parts, but becoming a recognizable presence in Japanese media culture. His voice work spans Pokémon, Ultraman Trigger, and Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, which is a pretty eclectic range, and the fact that NHK trusted him to host an English-education show for years says a lot about how he came across on screen: warm, approachable, genuinely fluent in the cultural as well as linguistic sense. The "tarento" label doesn't fully capture it; he's more like a cultural bridge who happened to have a great voice. Quietly impressive career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maxwell Powers
- Name (Japanese)
- マックスウェル・パワーズ
- Reading
- まっくすうぇる・ぱわーず
- Born
- December 27, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Oakland, California, United States
- Occupation
- tarento / master of ceremonies / voice actor / actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Pokémon | — | |
| Notable work | The King of Fighters XV | — | |
| Notable work | Tekken Tag Tournament 2 | — | |
| Notable work | The Benza | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Maxwell Powers born?
Born December 27, 1983 (age 42).
Where is Maxwell Powers from?
Maxwell Powers is from Oakland, California, United States.
What does Maxwell Powers do?
Maxwell Powers works as tarento, master of ceremonies, voice actor, actor.
What is Maxwell Powers known for?
Notable works include Pokémon, The King of Fighters XV, Tekken Tag Tournament 2.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.