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Michael Kovach

Michael James Kovach (/koʊvætʃ/ KOH-vatch;[‡ 1] born June 17, 1995), otherwise known as his pseudonym kovox, is an American voice actor and singer. He is best known for his roles in independent animation, most notably as Jax in The Amazing Digital Circus, Serial Designation "N" in Murder Drones, and Angel Dust in the Hazbin Hotel pilot. Kovach has also done voice acting for several video games including BROK the InvestiGator, Poppy Playtime, and Smite, among others.

Michael Kovach
Kovach at SacAnime in 2025
Born
Michael James Kovach

(1995-06-17) June 17, 1995 (age 30)
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Other namekovox
Occupations
  • Voice actor
  • singer
Years active2014–present
Websitehttps://kovox.net/

Personal life

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Michael James Kovach[1] was born on June 17, 1995, in Youngstown, Ohio, the oldest of three children.[‡ 2] According to an interview with The Comenian, a newspaper with Moravian University, Kovach has been interested in voice acting since he was very young. Growing up, Kovach enjoyed many cartoons, including Sonic the Hedgehog and Mickey Mouse, which inspired him to delve into voice acting.[2] Several of Kovach's inspirations for his style of voice acting include actors Tom Kenny, Rob Paulsen, Jim Cummings, and Frank Welker.[2] Kovach is heteroromantic and asexual.[‡ 3]

Career

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According to an interview with PopCulture.com, Kovach got his start in voice acting in the YouTube series Danganwrestling in 2014.[3] Kovach's first notable role was as the character Angel Dust in the 2019 web series pilot for Hazbin Hotel, though this role was later played by Blake Roman in the full series.[2][4] Kovach was later featured in two series produced by Glitch Productions: Murder Drones and The Amazing Digital Circus.[5][6][7][8] Since first appearing in Murder Drones in 2021, Kovach has become a recurring voice actor for Glitch Productions in several of their independently-animated web series. In 2023, Kovach voiced Rocky Rickaby in the pilot episode of Lackadaisy.[9][10][11]

Besides independent animation, Kovach has also been involved in voice acting for several notable video games including the survival horror Poppy Playtime (2021) as Doey the Doughman,[12] and as several characters in BROK the InvestiGator (2022), a point-and-click and beat 'em up game.[13][12][14]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
2020Akudama DriveAdditional voices[15]
2021Dragon Goes House-HuntingLettyEnglish dub[16]
2022The Prince of Tennis II SpecialKanata IrieOVA[15]
Amaim Warrior at the BorderlineI-Les Nayuta[15]
The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World CupKanata Irie[15]
2023KingdomZhang Yin, Jin Ren, additional voicesSeason 3[15]
2024Love ComAdditional voices[15]
Reborn!Nosaru[15]

Film

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Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
2023LackadaisyRocky RickabyShort film[17]

Web

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Pilots

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Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
2019Hazbin HotelAngel DustEpisode: "That's Entertainment"[15]
2024Pain GirlCakks[‡ 4]
Animation Station with Millie MartinsTabs the Cat[18]
2025The Gaslight DistrictDiligence[19]
Lumi and the Great Big GalaxyDavin[‡ 5]
TBAZipped UpGadget[20]
TBAAlice in BlanklandCheshire Cat[21]

Series

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Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
2019, 2021–2023Death BattleShazam, Goku Black, Asta, GokuEpisodes 107, 149, 170, and 186[22]
2021–2024Murder DronesN, Reid, Braidon[15]
2022SMG4Niles, SMG0, FredEpisode: "REVELATIONS" (Movie)[23]
2023Caressing My Hibernating BearAiriEnglish dub[24]
2023–2026The Amazing Digital CircusJax, Evil Jax[15]

Shorts

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Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
2015"Goku x Anne Frank: Until the End of Time" Animated AdaptationSon Goku, Gurio UminoAnimated adaptation and parody of an infamous shipping fanfic[‡ 6]
2024Glove and Beanie with BaitBait[‡ 7]

Podcasts

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Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
2018–2024; 2026HuniCastHimselfCo-host[25]
2024–presentClutch: A Kobold StoryStrap the Trapper[26]

Video games

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Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
2014SmiteBioslicer Tsukuyomi[15]
2017Embers of MagicBabby Harpy[27]
XOXO DropletsNurse Lynn[28]
2019Blush BlushEli, Ichiban[‡ 8]
Grand GuildsFelix[29]
2021Cris TalesAzufra[15]
Terrain of Magical ExpertiseSkeight[30]
Poppy PlaytimeDoey, Rich, Scientist #4[31]
2022Hush Hush: Only Your Love Can Save ThemEli[‡ 9]
BROK the InvestiGatorGraff, R.J., Guard[15]
Beyond the Edge of OwlsgardRaccoon[32]
2023KomorebiTaylor[33]
2024Kiss/OFFXargazorg[34]
Midnight WaveCapsule Hotel Worker[35]
2026The Bunny Graveyard IIClaudio[36]
TBABillie Bust UpFantoccio[37]

References

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  1. ↑ "Michael Kovach Movies and Shows". Apple TV. Archived from the original on April 15, 2026. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Dowling, Johnathan. "Interview with Michael Kovach: Voice Beyond The Mic". The Comenian. Archived from the original on December 24, 2025. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  3. ↑ Hein, Michael (November 12, 2023). "'The Amazing Digital Circus': Meet Jax's Voice Actor, Michael Kovach". PopCulture.com. Archived from the original on November 26, 2025. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  4. ↑ Felt, Klein (February 12, 2024). "Who Is Blake Roman? 5 Things to Know About Hazbin Hotel's Angel Dust Actor". The Direct. Archived from the original on April 26, 2026. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  5. ↑ Tilley, Ava. "Murder Drones was an indie series that was worth the watch". The Central Trend. Archived from the original on December 1, 2025. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  6. ↑ Dee, Jake (October 10, 2024). "How an Adult Animated Series With Only 3 Episodes Became an Unlikely Hit on Netflix". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on December 11, 2025. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  7. ↑ Tiwari, Evan (May 7, 2024). "Is The Amazing Digital Circus on Netflix? Answered". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on April 24, 2025. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  8. ↑ Keller, Joel (May 20, 2025). "Stream It Or Skip It: Murder Drones On Prime Video, The Streaming Debut Of The YouTube Hit About Worker And Killer Robots On A Dystopian Planet". Yahoo Entertainment. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  9. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (July 25, 2023). "Cat Crime World of Lackadaisy Eyes Another Round of Animation". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on November 16, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  10. ↑ Simons, Dean (March 30, 2023). "The Iron Circus animated LACKADAISY movie is here". The Beat. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  11. ↑ Alexa, L'Wren (April 3, 2023). "Watch: Fan Favorite Webcomic Lackadaisy is Now an Animated Short". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  12. 1 2 McMullen, Chris (February 3, 2025). "All Characters and Voice Actors in Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4". The Escapist. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  13. ↑ Richman, Olivia (April 10, 2024). "Poppy Playtime: Chapter 3 voice actors". win.gg. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  14. ↑ Breton, Fabrice (February 15, 2023). "How I Successfully Combined Two Opposite Genres with Brok the InvestiGator, Out March 1". Xbox Wire. Archived from the original on December 8, 2025. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Michael Kovach (visual voice guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  16. ↑ Hazra, Adriana (June 6, 2021). "Funimation Streams English Dub for Dragon Goes House-Hunting Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  17. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (March 22, 2023). "Exclusive Clip: 'Lackadaisy' Short Delivers Rum-Runner Action on March 29". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  18. ↑ Shockwave Animation [@SHCKWAVEANIM] (October 21, 2025). "A new look, a new take. New Animation Station is coming soon, with LaKira Porter (@kaotickiii) returning as Millie Martins and Michael Kovach (@kovox) joining as Tabs The Cat" (Tweet). Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  19. ↑ Glitch Productions [@glitch_prod] (March 22, 2025). "Welcoms to the Official VA Cast for The Gaslight District!! 🕯️💀" (Tweet). Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  20. ↑ Voice Actor Reveal | Zipped Up. BlipToons. April 10, 2024. Archived from the original on April 24, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via YouTube.
  21. ↑ Alice In BlankLand | Meet the Cast Vol. 1 | An 80's Miniseries in Development. Arion MIITOONS Rashad- Art & Animation. April 10, 2024. Archived from the original on February 18, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via YouTube.
  22. ↑ @DEATHBATTLE (November 28, 2023). "WATCH THEM GO!! Get ready for a history-in-the-making face-off of the century! Goku & Superman are gearing up for the ultimate fight in the next DEATH BATTLE! Brace yourself, & tell us who's your money on?🤔 Tune in on Dec 4, you won't wanna miss! #DeathBattle #GokuVsSuperman" (Tweet). Retrieved December 7, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  23. ↑ @kovox (April 3, 2022). "Thank you so much for having me - I had a ton of fun playing as Niles and SMG0 (and the little tiny bit as Fred too ahaha). Watched the movie live as it was premiering. Awesome work all around! 💙" (Tweet). Retrieved May 14, 2026 – via Twitter.
  24. ↑ "Ascendent Animation Announces Full Cast/Crew for Caressing My Hibernating Bear". Anime News Network. May 22, 2023. Archived from the original on April 27, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Michael Kovach". Kami-Con. Archived from the original on April 28, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  26. ↑ Clutch! A Kobold Story Reveal Trailer 🐉🐉. Magus Elgar - A Fantasy Audio Comedy. July 3, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via YouTube.
  27. ↑ "Embers of Magic | Details". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on April 29, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  28. ↑ "XOXO Droplets | Details". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  29. ↑ "Grand Guilds | Details". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  30. ↑ "Terrain of Magical Expertise | Details". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  31. ↑ McMullen, Chris (November 6, 2026). "All Characters and Voice Actors in Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4". The Escapist. Archived from the original on March 18, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  32. ↑ "Beyond the Edge of Owlsgard | Details". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  33. ↑ "Komorebi | Details". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  34. ↑ "Kiss/OFF | Details". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on April 27, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  35. ↑ "Midnight Wave | Details". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on April 27, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  36. ↑ @PichonGames (March 1, 2025). "Following Skye the Bunny, we have her older brother. Michael Kovach as Claudio!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 1, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  37. ↑ "Billie Bust Up | Details". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on April 29, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.

Primary sources

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  1. ↑ @kovox (April 11, 2023). "just saw a news story with another person named kovach and they pronounced it as "koh-vatch", the same way i pronounced it all my life i haven't been mispronouncing my last name my whole life thank GOD" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. ↑ @kovox (March 14, 2023). "I have 2 younger siblings! Also, was born and raised in Ohio ahaha" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ↑ @kovox (August 17, 2020). "There's information on the Wikia that is flat out incorrect. For instance, my biography states that I've done voicework for anime, which I never have. Also says I'm bisexual, when I'm actually het ace" (Tweet). Archived from the original on August 17, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2025 – via Twitter.
  4. ↑ Kovach, Michael [@kovox] (October 15, 2024). "Ayyy you can hear me as CAKKS (lil red demon guy) in this cartoon by @Crae_YT!" (Tweet). Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  5. ↑ Kovach, Michael [@kovox] (October 28, 2021). "Ecstatic to be a part of @latgbg's pilot as Davin!" (Tweet). Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Twitter.
  6. ↑ Kovach, Michael [@kovox] (April 25, 2026). "When I was teenager and even into young adulthood, I would audition / voice act for a lot of parody content that was dubious, immature and not great - but unfortunately wasn't uncommon between 2010 - 2016" (Tweet). Retrieved April 27, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  7. ↑ Kovach, Michael [@kovox] (October 31, 2024). "You can hear me in @Javigameboy's animated short "Glove and Beanie with Bait" as the appropriately named furrybait character "Bait"!!" (Tweet). Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  8. ↑ Kovach, Michael [@kovox] (July 25, 2019). "For anyone curious, the game is Blush Blush by the wonderful people at @SadPandaStudio! I voice Eli (the Pegasus) and Ichiban (the Markiplier-inspired character)" (Tweet). Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Twitter.
  9. ↑ Kovach, Michael [@kovox] (August 25, 2022). "Stoked to announce that I reprise my role as Eli in @sadpandastudios' "Hush Hush - Only Your Love Can Save Them" out now on Steam!" (Tweet). Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Twitter.
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