Chris Niosi

Chris Niosi
Born (1988-12-31) December 31, 1988
Northport, New York, U.S.
Residence Los Angeles, U.S.
Other names Kirbopher
Alma mater School of Visual Arts
Occupation Animator, producer, voice actor
Years active 2004–present
Website chrisniosi.com

Christopher Edwin Niosi (born December 31, 1988)[1] is an American animator, producer, and voice actor who is known for his animated web series TOME: Terrain of Magical Expertise as well as his roles in anime, animation projects and video games.[2][3][4][5][6] Some of his known voice roles include Arataka Reigen in Mob Psycho 100,[7] Dezel in Tales of Zestiria, Garma Zabi in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Khoury and numerous other characters in the Pokemon franchise, Ernesto and numerous other characters in Cartoon Network's OK KO! Let's Be Heroes, Pegasus in the Viz Media English dub of Sailor Moon[8] and Therion the Thief in Octopath Traveler.[9]

Early life

Niosi was born on Northport, New York and was raised in Long Island. He attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City.[10]

Career

Animation

Niosi began making numerous animations for Newgrounds under the name "Kirbopher" in 2004, mostly making parody-based content. His first professional animation job was for Eduware doing character design, animation and voices.[11] He also did video game animation for A Hat in Time, Skullgirls and Cryamore.[11]

Terrain of Magical Expertise

Niosi is the co-creator of the project Terrain of Magical Expertise, also known as TOME, alongside graphic design artist Mike Luckas.[11] The web series' is known for its inclusion of several YouTube personalities and anime voice artists such as Yuri Lowenthal and Kyle Hebert and many other contributors such as Steven Universe's Aivi Tran. The series' concept was based on their experiences role-playing in the Internet forums of the former media website TV Tome, after which the concept is named. Although a 73-episode Newgrounds-based web series entitled TV Tome Adventures was produced, the retooled web series was developed years later by Niosi with a different approach. Originally sponsored by Newgrounds, the series was eventually crowdfunded through GoFundMe to produce the remaining duration. The majority of the animation was done by Niosi himself, along with a few guest animators and assistants.[12][13] TOME was released on YouTube on January 1, 2015, and ran for 15 episodes, concluding on July 7.[14][15]

On September 30, 2017, a Kickstarter for a video-game adaption, influenced by Super Mario RPG, was launched.[2] The game served an alternative continuity from both predecessors and featured a customizable player known as the White Hat Hacker joining the main characters. The campaign was funded on November 4, 2017, successfully funding $111,162. The game is produced by NEO-C Productions LLC., with Niosi serving as the director and head designer and character animator of the game, with Michael Scott Prinke serving as head programmer. Many of the TOME alumni return for the game such as voice artist Blake Swift who reprises his role as Alpha and does sound design for the game.[16] Similar to its predecessors, the game will include the likeness of selective internet personalities such as The Game Theorists and backers from the campaign in a story-relevant or cameo position. Although a PC and macOSX release is planned, the release date and any additional platform releases for the final product remains undetermined.[17]

Voice acting

Niosi started his first professional voice-over job playing the role as Khoury and other characters in Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles after meeting voice director Tom Wayland.[18] Niosi began voicing several anime characters such as Yujiro Hattori in Bakuman, Taira in Queen’s Blade: Rebellion, Dezel in Tales of Zestiria and numerous other roles. His first regular and popular anime character became Reigen Arataka from Mob Psycho 100.[19][20] In 2017, he was announced as the voice of Pegasus for the Viz Media dub of Sailor Moon SuperS.[21]

In 2016, he became a regular voice actor in Cartoon Network's series, OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes which aired on August 1, 2017. He plays numerous characters such as Nick Army, Neil, Pird, Ernesto and more. This role eventually lead him to join SAG-AFTRA and be represented by Arlene Thornton & Associates.[22] In 2018, he was announced as the voice of Therion the Thief and Matthais in Octopath Traveler.[23]

Personal life

Niosi has three siblings: one younger brother and two older sisters; one of them is Alison Fanelli, who contributed as the voice of Splat in Terrain of Magical Expertise.[24][25][26] In 2015, Niosi vlogged that he has Asperger syndrome.[27]

Filmography

Animation

List of work in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
2015[lower-alpha 1]TOME: Terrain of Magical ExpertiseKirbopher / Zetto, othersCreator, Animator, Character Design, Original Story[14][28]
2017OK K.O.! Let's Be HeroesNick Army, Neil, Ernesto, Pird, others[29]

Anime

List of voice performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Source[30]
2009Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Galactic BattlesKhouryWebsite
2011BakumanYujiro HattoriFacebook
Hunter x Hunter Shiapouf
2014Pokémon: Black & White: Adventures in UnovaRhoderWebsite
2016Tales of Zestiria the XDezel[31]
Sailor Moon SuperSPegasusPress[32]
Mob Psycho 100Reigen Arataka[33]
Mobile Suit Gundam: The OriginGarma Zabi[34]
World War BlueZelik[35]
Godzilla: Planet of the MonstersHaruoPress[36]
2018Mr. OsomatsuChoromatsu[37]
2018Dragon Pilot: Hisone and MasotanShirota[38]

Film

List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Year Title Role Notes Source
2016Alpha & Omega 6: Dino DigsIan[31]

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source
2010–2013Jisei seriesMikolaj Gurski[39]
2011The EDUGameVarious charactersAnimator, ArtistPress,[11] Website[40]
2012SkullgirlsAnimation ContractorWebsite[41][42][43]
2015Tales of ZestiriaDezelWebsite[44]
2017A Hat in TimeAnimator, Casting & Voice DirectorWebsite[45][46]
2018Octopath TravelerTherion the Thief, Matthais[47]
2018CREED: Rise to GloryVoice Director[48]

Notes

  1. ↑ Release date on YouTube

References

  1. ↑ Christopher Niosi (December 31, 2016). "Kirb's Birthday/New Years Commission Stream!". Retrieved August 20, 2018 – via YouTube.
  2. 1 2 "'Terrain Of Magical Expertise' Kickstarter Funded In 48 Hours; Stretch Goals Revealed". October 4, 2017.
  3. ↑ Inc., Otakorp,. "Otakon®: Chris Niosi". www.otakon.com. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Chris Niosi - Anime Weekend Atlanta". awa-con.com. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  5. ↑ animenyc.com/guests-nyc/chris-niosi/
  6. ↑ https://twitter.com/otakuhourly/status/1047271385439981569
  7. ↑ "Mob Psycho 100's English Dub Stars Kyle McCarley, Chris Niosi – News". Anime News Network. December 9, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  8. ↑ "ANIME NYC INTERVIEW: Fighting for Love and Justice – Talking with the "Sailor Moon" English Voice Cast". November 28, 2017.
  9. ↑ "English Voice Actors and Cast - Octopath Traveler". Shacknews.
  10. ↑ "Official Website". Chris Niosi. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  11. 1 2 3 4 Oliver, Amy, ed. (December 2013). "Long Island born animation artist Chris Niosi". Aces. Long Island. p. 15 – via Calameo.
  12. ↑ "Chris Niosi on Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  13. ↑ Christopher Niosi (October 7, 2014). "TOME Episode 12: Secret of the Netkings by Chris Niosi". Retrieved August 20, 2018 – via YouTube.
  14. 1 2 Niosi, Christopher (January 1, 2015). "You've Gotta Virus". TOME: Terrain of Magical Expertise. Episode 1. Event occurs at Closing credits. Retrieved August 17, 2018 – via YouTube.
  15. ↑ Christopher Niosi (July 7, 2015). "TOME Episode 15: Truth. Tears. Ambition. by Chris Niosi". Retrieved August 18, 2018 – via YouTube.
  16. ↑ "Terrain of Magical Expertise RPG - A Game about a Game!". Kickstarter.
  17. ↑ "Terrain of Magical Expertise RPG - A Game about a Game!". Kickstarter. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  18. ↑ Niosi, Christopher (May 10, 2014). "My experience in Voiceover – Kirblog 5/10/14". Youtube. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  19. ↑ "ComicsVerse talks to Kyle McCarley and Chris Niosi about MOB PSYCHO 100 at ANIME NYC 2017 - ComicsVerse". December 26, 2017.
  20. ↑ "MOB PSYCHO 100 Season 2 Announced - ComicsVerse". March 19, 2018.
  21. ↑ Inc., Otakorp,. "Otakon welcomes animation artist, creator, & voice actor CHRIS NIOSI – News & Annoucements". Otakon®. Webmaster. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  22. ↑ "Welcome to Arlene Thornton Agency". Arlenethornton.com. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  23. ↑
  24. ↑ "What the cast of Pete & Pete looks like today". Looper.com. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  25. ↑ "The Terrain of Magical Expertise - ChrisNiosi.com". chrisniosi.com. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  26. ↑ "TOME: Splat". DeviantArt. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  27. ↑ Little Kuriboh (December 7, 2015). "We're Still Here #34 - Chris Niosi - Storytelling/Being a Good Person". Retrieved September 24, 2018 – via YouTube.
  28. ↑ Niosi, Christopher (December 20, 2014). "The Infiltration Mission". TOME: Terrain of Magical Expertise. Episode 13. Event occurs at 24m35s (closing credits) – via YouTube.
  29. ↑ Cartoon Network Tumblrs:
    • cartoonnetwork (July 8, 2017). "OK K.O.! — NAME: Nick Army AGE: Adult HERO LEVEL: 4". Ok-ko.tumblr.com. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
    • cartoonnetwork (July 4, 2017). "OK K.O.! â€" NAME: Neil AGE: Young Adult HERO LEVEL: 4". Ok-ko.tumblr.com. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
    • Jones-Quartey, Ian. "OK K.O.! — NAME: Ernesto AGE: Robo-Adult HERO LEVEL: -5..." OK K.O.! — Tumblr Page. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
    • Jones-Quartey, Ian. "OK K.O.! — NAME: Pird AGE: Fledgling HERO LEVEL: 0 SPECIES:..." OK K.O.! — Tumblr Page. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  30. ↑ "Chris Niosi - The World of Chris Niosi". chrisniosi.com. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  31. 1 2 "Christopher Niosi - 30 Character Images". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  32. ↑ https://twitter.com/vizmedia/status/888868446712221696
  33. ↑ "Mob Psycho 100 English Dub Premiere + Cast Announcement". Funimation Blog. December 9, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  34. ↑ Solomon, Charles (October 4, 2016). "ANIME REVIEW: "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin III"". Animation Scoop. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  35. ↑ "Lost Star & KID". World War Blue. Episode 3. Event occurs at Closing credits.
  36. ↑ Rezaee, Stan (July 21, 2018). "Eric Roberts will be a Guest at California Republic Comic Con 2018". 8bit/Digi.
  37. ↑ "Mr. Osomatsu Anime's English Dub Casts Matsuno Sextuplets". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  38. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVax5Nm1Brk
  39. ↑ "Jisei: A supernatural murder mystery visual novel by sakevisual". Sakevisual.com. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  40. ↑ "The EduGame! - Chris Niosi". chrisniosi.com. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  41. ↑ Reverge Labs. Skullgirls. Marvelous. Scene: Closing credits, 1m2s, Animation Contractor.
  42. ↑ Niosi, Chris (2012). "Kirb's Rumblin' N Tumblin'". Retrieved August 20, 2018 – via Tumblr. Ms. Fortune’s Dashing Heavy Punch. I’m remembering now that the Crouching Block was the first bit of animation I did for Ms. Fortune and this move was the last bit I worked on before moving to Painwheel. This WAS the first time I witnessed how um…bloody, her moves can be. When her first gameplay video came out, I was shocked!
  43. ↑ Niosi, Chris (2012). "Tumblr post". Retrieved August 20, 2018 – via Tumblr. Here it is, everyone’s favorite (and mine)! The rough animation for Ms. Fortune’s victory. Ms. Fortune’s the toughest opponent in the game, but I can never be mad when I lose to her, because she always congratulates herself as displayed.
  44. ↑ "Tales of Zestiria". chrisniosi.com. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
  45. ↑ "A Hat in Time - Chris Niosi". chrisniosi.com. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  46. ↑ Gears for Breakfast. A Hat In Time. Gears for Breakfast. Scene: Closing credits, 1m3s in.
  47. ↑ Tucker, Kevin (July 13, 2018). "English Voice Actors and Cast – Octopath Traveler". Shacknews.
  48. ↑ https://twitter.com/Kirbopher/status/1044662829238779905
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