Before Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston Was A Seasoned Anime Voice Actor

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Bryan Cranston got his first big break in an episode of Seinfeld, but I grew up knowing him as the flawed yet lovable Hal in classic sitcom Malcolm In The Middle. He was funny, honest, and possessed comedic timing that few others on the cast could match. So many people know him for this role, but it wasn’t until Breaking Bad that he exploded onto the mainstream.

Walter White - or Heisenberg as he’s often known - is one of the most beloved anti-heroes in television history. The cancer patient turned meth magician built a criminal empire to provide for his family, but slowly became absorbed by the authority and fear that came with this infamous reputation. He became a despicable monster, a final destination so powerful because right at the beginning he was nothing but a high school chemistry teacher.

Breaking Bad is one of the few shows out there that lives up to its peerless reputation. I haven’t seen The Sopranos or The Wire though, so maybe I’m not the best person to make such a statement. Or the X-Files. Please don’t judge me, I'll get around to them one day.

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But did you know that before Malcolm in the Middle and Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston was a prolific voice actor in the world of anime? This was before the Japanese medium had exploded in the West, with fans having to smuggle in videotapes or tune into late night broadcasts if they had any hope of watching the latest shows. Those that were made international often came outfitted with English dubs, as the choice of original audio with subtitles was a bit of a rarity. But with actors like Cranston giving performances, iconic properties were given the gravitas they deserved