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Kira Buckland (born July 16, 1987) is an American voice actress who has provided voices for English dubbed Japanese anime, cartoons, and video games. Some of her[a] major roles are Jolyne Cujoh and Reimi Sugimoto in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, 2B in Nier: Automata, Trucy Wright in the Ace Attorney series, Hiyoko Saionji and Kirumi Tojo in the Danganronpa series, Mitsuri Kanroji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Qingyi in Zenless Zone Zero, Celine and Elise Schwarzer in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series, Akane Toriyasu and Inkyu Basu in Yandere Simulator, Talim in Soulcalibur VI (including 2B as its guest character), Beatrice in Re:Zero, Izumo Kamiki in Blue Exorcist, Heart Aino from Arcana Heart series in BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Falke in Street Fighter V, Edna in Tales of Zestiria, Mary Saotome in Kakegurui, Yung in Godzilla Singular Point, Ayumi Otosaka in Charlotte, Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld in The Asterisk War, Kuki Shinobu in Genshin Impact, and Marie in Skullgirls.

Key Information

Early life

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Buckland was born on July 16, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska.[1]

Career

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Buckland started voice acting in 2004, where she worked on numerous projects such as radio dramas and computer/video games. She rose to prominence online for voicing characters in Newgrounds Flash animations and series on YouTube under her Internet pseudonym "Rina-chan", participating in parodies, collaborations and original works.

While a student at West High School, she became president of the anime club and founded the first Alaskan anime convention with the president of the anime club from Dimond High, Senshi-Con, based in Anchorage, Alaska.[2][3] She won the Anime Expo 2007 Idol Voice Acting competition, as well as the Sakura-Con 2007 animated voice acting award.[4][5] She is primarily known for her voice work on video games and English anime dubs.[6]

Personal life

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Buckland graduated with a degree in Japanese and is proficient in Spanish.[7] She moved to Southern California in 2011 and worked miscellaneous jobs while training to be a professional voice actor, such as a feline neonatal caregiver.[6]

Before her professional career, Buckland was familiar with the manga series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, got a tattoo of a star on the back of her neck which resembles the Joestar Birthmark, and during her career expressed a desire to voice of the character Jolyne Cujoh in an official project.[6] She would eventually voice the character in the anime adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean.

Filmography

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Buckland at Sac-Anime 2018

Animation

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2014 Lalaloopsy Girls: Welcome to L.A.L.A. Prep School Jewel Sparkles Resume
2015–present Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Alix Kubdel / Bunnyx Grouped under Additional Voices [8]
2018 Wakfu Evangelyne Season 3 only Resume
2019-2020 YooHoo to the Rescue YooHoo
2019–2022 The VeggieTales Show Petunia Rhubarb, Laura Carrot [9][10]
2020–present Rainbow High Violet Willow

Anime

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Year Title Role Notes Source[11]
2008 Aika R-16: Virgin Mission Eri Shinkai [12][13]
2008–09 Tweeny Witches: The Adventures Hanamomo Resume
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Nimka
2012–13 Blue Exorcist Izumo Kamiki Also Blue Exorcist: The Movie Resume[13]
2013 Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan Daughter of Kyokutsu Resume
Accel World Kuroyukihime/Black Lotus
2013–14 Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne Madoka Kyono
2014 Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic Ren Kogyoku Also Kingdom
Blood Lad Hydra Bell [14]
Kill la Kill Maimu Okurahama, Imagawa Resume
2015–16 Durarara!!×2 Mika Harima
2016 Aldnoah.Zero Lemrina Vers Envers [15]
Love Live! Umi Sonoda [13][16][17]
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School Hiyoko Saionji [18]
Tales of Zestiria the X Edna [13]
Charlotte Ayumi Otosaka [13][19]
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Cookie Griffon, Eco Turbine Resume
Fight Ippatsu! Jūden-chan!! Arresta Blanket [13][20]
Pokémon Generations Malva, Little Girl Resume[21]
2016–17 The Asterisk War Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld [13][22]
Sailor Moon Mimete Viz dub [23]
Hunter x Hunter Zushi 2011 series [24][25]
Kuromukuro Muetta, Yukihime [26]
2017 Rio: Rainbow Gate! Jack Mighty Resume
World War Blue Kurvay
Skip Beat! Ruriko Matsunai Eps. 5-7
2017–2018 The Testament of Sister New Devil Maria Naruse Also season 2
2018 Granblue Fantasy The Animation Lyria [27]
Hi Score Girl Mayumayu Netflix dub [28]
Kakegurui Mary Saotome Tweet[29]
Violet Evergarden Luculia Resume[13]
Yo-kai Watch Jibanyan Season 3 [30]
2018–2021 Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World Beatrice, Hetaro Pearlbaton, Lucas Resume
2019 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable Reimi Sugimoto [31]
KonoSuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World! Chris [32]
The Rising of the Shield Hero Rishia Ivyred [33]
Cells at Work! Senpai Red Blood Cell [34]
High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even In Another World Shinobu Sarutobi, Jeanne du Leblanc [35][36]
2019–2021 Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Ameri Azazel [37]
2019–present Isekai Quartet Beatrice, Chris [38]
2020 Magia Record Iroha Tamaki [13][39]
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mitsuri Kanroji, Lower Four, Mukago [40][41]
Tower of God Yuri Jahad [42]
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Sophia Ascart Crunchyroll dub [43]
2020–22 Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon Setsuna [44]
2021 The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter Luna Heela [45]
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle Princess Syalis Funimation dub [46]
So I'm a Spider, So What? Katia, Sue [47]
Godzilla Singular Point Jung, Yung (Jet Jaguar) Netflix dub
Edens Zero Rebecca Bluegarden [48]
To Your Eternity Hayase; 8 episodes [49]
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Ino Sakura [50]
King's Raid: Successors of the Will Frey [51]
One Piece Desire [52]
2021–2022 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Jolyne Cujoh Netflix dub [53]
2022 LBX Girls Kyoka [54]
Komi Can't Communicate Makeru Yadano Netflix dub [55]
Kakegurui Twin Mary Saotome [13]
2023-2024 Nier: Automata Ver1.1a 2B [56]
2024 Sand Land Ann [57]
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Haruka Rutaka [58]
Tower of God 2nd Season Yuri Jahad [59]
2025 Sakamoto Days Host [60]
Blue Box Niina Shimazaki, Chinatsu's mother [13]

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source[11]
2011 5 Centimeters Per Second Kanae Sumida Bandai (Bang Zoom!) English dub Resume
2013 Blue Exorcist: The Movie Izumo Kamiki Limited theatrical release
2016 Love Live! The School Idol Movie Umi Sonoda [61]
Schirkoa Little Whore [62]
2017 Fate/Grand Order: First Order Olga Marie Animusphere Resume
In This Corner of the World Keiko
Blame! Sanakan
2018 A Silent Voice Naoka Ueno English dub [63]
2019 I Want to Eat Your Pancreas Kyoko Limited theatrical release [64]
2020 Burn the Witch Sullivan Squire
2023 Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie Alix Kubdel English dub; Netflix [65]

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes Source[11]
2005 The White Chamber Sarah Game page[66]
Kramer Hentai Adventure 2 Fuyutsuki, Itsuko, Urumi [67]
MapleStory Orchid, Lotus, Roo-D Resume
2006 Super Smash Flash Announcer, Naruto Uzumaki [68]
Kramer Hentai Adventure 3 Fuyutsuki, Itsuko, Kinpatssu, Kitty Cat, Urumi [69]
2007 Kramer Hentai Adventure 4 Kiki [70]
2008 Castle Crashers Princesses, Medusa Resume
Eternal Poison Marie [71]
Luminous Arc 2 Karen, Elicia [71][72][73]
2009 Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires Custom Female: Innocent [71]
2010 Heroes of Newerth Monster Hunter Calamity Resume
2011−16 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney − Conflict of Interest Trucy Wright Fan game Game page[74]
2012 Dynasty Warriors Next Custom Female: Delicate [71]
Skullgirls Marie [13]
Dust: An Elysian Tail MaMop [13]
Mugen Souls Chou-Chou Also Mugen Souls Z [75]
Ragnarok Odyssey Linde Resume
2013 Jisei series Chance Jackson
Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk Nio Atluge, Odelia Also Atelier Ayesha Plus [76]
Time and Eternity Toki [71]
2014 Bravely Default Artemia Venus, Fake Airy [13]
Inazuma Eleven Silvia Woods Resume
Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky Nio Altugle Also Atelier Escha & Logy Plus [77]
My Little Pony: Power Ponies Storybook App Twilight Sparkle, Spike [13]
Tales of Xillia 2 Mary, Mint, Additional Voices [78]
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Hiyoko Saionji Resume
Fairy Fencer F Ethel, Della, Khalara, Shopkeeper Also Advent Dark Force [71]
Ar Nosurge Nay Also Ar Nosurge Plus [79]
My Little Pony: Luna Eclipsed Storybook App Twilight Sparkle, Spike, Applejack, Pinkie Pie [13]
My Little Pony: Twilight's Kingdom Storybook App Twilight Sparkle, Applejack
2014−present Yandere Simulator Akane Toriyasu, Inkyu Basu [80][81]
2015 HuniePop Lola Rembrite Resume
Dead or Alive 5: Last Round Honoka
Blackhole Auriel
The Awakened Fate Ultimatum Phyllis Izayoi [78]
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 - Record Breaker Miyako Hotsuin
Lost Dimension Mana Kawai [71]
Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance Seraphina [13]
Tales of Zestiria Edna Resume[11]
Stella Glow Dorothy [13]
Xenoblade Chronicles X Female Avatar (Independent voice) [82]
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Celine, Elise Schwarzer [13]
2016 Street Fighter V Resume Falke Character first seen in Season 3 Character Pass
Megatagmension Blanc + Neptune vs. Zombies Hachima
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II Celine, Elise Schwarzer [13]
Grand Kingdom Lillia Sforza Resume[80]
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney − Spirit of Justice Trucy Wright Tweet[13][81]
Paladins Evie, Willo Resume
The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets Princess Zelda Fan Translation Fan Dub Game Credits
2017 Fire Emblem Heroes Eirika, Katarina Family Bonds story [13][83]
Nier: Automata YoRHa No.2 Type B (2B) [13]
Akiba's Beat Acquire-chan Tweet[84]
Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs Miri [13]
Summon Night 6: Lost Borders Milreaf, Partet, Resi [85]
Puyo Puyo Tetris Rulue Tweet[13]
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Laxia [86]
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Kirumi Tojo, Hiyoko Saionji Resume
2018 Detective Pikachu Emilia Christie [13]
Shining Resonance Refrain Rinna Mayfield Resume
Octopath Traveler Cordelia, Mary, Derryl
Valkyria Chronicles IV Angelica "Annie" Farnaby [13]
Soulcalibur VI Talim, 2B Resume
Grand Chase: Dimension Chaser Lire Eruel, Amy Plie Tweet,[87] Facebook[88]
2019 Death end re;Quest Lily Hopes Tweet[89]
Dead or Alive 6 Honoka Tweet[90]
Zanki Zero Sachika Hirasawa [13]
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Heart Aino From Arcana Heart
Season 2 DLC		 Tweet[91]
Puyo Puyo Champions Ally, Rulue Tweet[92]
River City Girls Kyoko In-game credits[93]
Pokémon Masters Shauntal, Liza, Beauty, Rising Star Resume and Tweet[11][13]
Code Vein Rin Murasame, player avatar Resume
The TakeOver Freya [94]
2020 One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows Additional voices [95]
Wallachia: Reign of Dracula Elcin Floarea Game page[96]
Granblue Fantasy Versus Lyria [13]
KartRider Rush+ Marid, Uni
Heart of the Woods Morgan Game page[97]
Death end re;Quest 2 Lily Hopes Tweet[98]
Phantasy Star Online 2 Risa [99]
Hotshot Racing Alexa [13]
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Ryoko Shinonome Tweet[100]
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV Celine, Elise Schwarzer [13]
2021 Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne Beatrice, Hetaro Pearlbaton In-game credits[101]
Persona 5 Strikers Kuon Ichinose [13]
Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139... Administrator Girl (Ending E) [102]
Shadowverse: Champion's Battle Vanessa Joubert [103]
Class of '09 Ari IMDb
Cris Tales Crisbell [13]
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles Mitsuri Kanroji [104]
Muv-Luv: Project Mikhail Meiya Mitsurugi [13]
2022 Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 Kohaku
Phantom Breaker: Omnia Mei Orisaka [105]
Genshin Impact Kuki Shinobu Tweet[106]
Tower of Fantasy Meryl, Hilda, Hanna, Female Wanderer [107][108]
Soul Hackers 2 Ash [109]
Goddess of Victory: Nikke Privaty, Novel, 2B Credited in-game [110]
River City Girls 2 Kyoko, Kyoko's Mom [13]
2023 Fire Emblem Engage Eirika [13]
Path of the Midnight Sun Caepana [111]
The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie Celine, Elise Schwarzer, Soldiers & Citizens of Zemuria [13]
Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess Cornet
Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom
Eternights Sia
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless Seraphina [13]
Detective Pikachu Returns Emilia Christie [112]
Skullgirls Marie Credited in-game
Project Wingman: Frontline 59 General Faust In-game credits
Afterimage Renee [113]
Class of '09: The Re-up Ari Credited in-game
2024 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Lyria, YoRHa No.2 Type B (2B) From Nier: Automata
DLC 		[13]
Tekken 8 Jane [114]
Granblue Fantasy: Relink Lyria [13]
Unicorn Overlord Eltolinde
Contra: Operation Galuga Lucia Drake
Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop Ally, Rafisol, Rulue
Sand Land Ann
Zenless Zone Zero Qingyi
Kitsune Tails Yuzu In-game credits
Fate Trigger: The Novita Eos Announcement Trailer [115][116]
Guilty Gear Strive Dizzy Twitter post[117]
Card-en-Ciel Zipangu ♀, Moka Zenyoji, Kohaku, Mother Computer [13]
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Therese/Ranger (F)
Farmagia Nares, Arvielle, additional voices
Strinova Eika
Class of '09: The Flip Side Ari Credited in-game
2025 Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Female Avatar (Independent voice), additional voices
Yakuza 0 Director's Cut Additional voices [118]
MotorSlice P Twitter[119]

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2005 Eddsworld Kim, Katya Episode: "Dudette Next Door"
2006-08 Metal Gear Awesome Meryl Silverburgh 2 episodes
2008 Brawl Taunts Zero-Suit Samus, Princess Peach, Princess Zelda, Samus Tweet[120]
More Brawl Taunts Zero-Suit Samus, Pokémon Trainer, Princess Peach, Princess Zelda, Herself Also writer; voice director and sound engineer
2009 One More Brawl Taunts Princess Peach, Princess Zelda, Sheik, Samus, Pokémon Trainer, Herself Also creator; sound engineer, writer
2011–13 PONY.MOV Twilight Sparkle 5 episodes Interview[121]
2013 My Little Pony - Double Rainboom YouTube
2013-17 50% OFF Gou Matsuoka
2013-18 Hellsing Ultimate Abridged Heinkel Wolfe 6 episodes
2015–25 Death Battle Toph Beifong, Raven, Twilight Sparkle, Cortana 4 episodes
2015–20 Final Fantasy VII: Machinabridged Aerith Gainsborough A TeamFourStar abridged series [122]
2020 ERIC. Mrs. Ericsson 1 episode [123]
2022 A Moment of Euphoria Euphoria Channel Special [124]
2024 Class of '09: The Anime Ari Pilot [125]


Awards

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Year Award Category Result Source
2007 AX 2007 Idol Winner Best Voice Acting Performance Won [4]
Sakura-Con 2007 Idol Winner Won [5]

Notes

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References

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Kira Buckland

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Kira Buckland (born July 16, 1987) is an American voice actress based in , , renowned for her extensive work in English dubs of , video games, animation, and commercials. Born and raised in , she graduated from the with a major in Japanese before launching her career in 2004 by providing voices for independent online content creators. Over the ensuing two decades, Buckland has amassed hundreds of credits, establishing herself as a versatile performer affiliated with studios such as Bang Zoom! Entertainment and Studiopolis, and represented by CESD Talent Agency. Buckland's breakthrough into professional voice acting came through her involvement in the early internet voice acting community, where she co-founded the Voice Acting Club, an online hub for aspiring talent. Her portfolio spans a wide array of media, with standout roles including 2B in the acclaimed video game NieR:Automata, Jolyne Cujoh in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, Mitsuri Kanroji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Kuki Shinobu in Genshin Impact, and Queen Dizzy in Guilty Gear Strive. These performances have garnered her recognition at anime and gaming conventions, where she frequently appears as a guest, and have contributed to her reputation for embodying strong, complex female characters across genres. In addition to , Buckland has directed voices for video games and maintains a broadcast-quality home studio for , collaborating with global clients on projects ranging from feature films to advertisements. Her career trajectory reflects the evolution of the voice acting industry, from online beginnings to high-profile dubs for major franchises, solidifying her as a pivotal figure in contemporary English-language and gaming localization.

Early life

Upbringing

Kira Buckland was born on July 16, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska. She was raised in Anchorage, where she spent her childhood in the remote, rugged environment of Alaska's largest city.

Early interests

During middle school, Kira Buckland discovered her passion for performing and decided to pursue a career in the arts, initially aspiring to become a rock singer. This early interest in music and performance laid the foundation for her creative endeavors, as she began exploring ways to express herself through entertainment. In 2004, at the age of 16 and while a junior in high school, Buckland was introduced to the concept of by a friend and started participating in online communities as a . Around this time, she also co-founded the Voice Acting Club, an online hub for aspiring voice actors. She lent her voice to independent online projects as a recognized female voice in the early scene. These early efforts were unpaid and recreational, allowing her to experiment with character voices without formal training. Buckland was largely self-taught in her initial skills, honing her abilities by listening to and imitating professional performers in dubs and music recordings. Her inspirations drew from series and video games, including dynamic voice work in titles like , and her longstanding affinity for , which fueled her enthusiasm for vocal expression. Growing up in , provided a nurturing backdrop for these pursuits, enabling her to engage freely in online creative outlets during her formative years.

Career

Beginnings

Buckland began her journey as a in 2004 while living in , contributing to online independent projects such as Flash animations and radio dramas. Inspired by Japanese anime and video games during high school, she pursued formal training in classes and founded the , an early for aspiring voice actors. In 2011, she relocated to the area in to transition into professional voice work, taking on miscellaneous jobs like feline neonatal caregiving to support herself while auditioning. Upon arriving in , Buckland secured initial professional opportunities with studios including , marking her shift from unpaid online collaborations to compensated roles in dubs. She continued building her portfolio through independent projects, gradually gaining traction in the industry by voicing supporting characters in emerging English dubs. These early experiences helped her network with directors and producers, laying the groundwork for more consistent work. Her first credited roles appeared around 2012, including minor parts in anime series such as Umi Sonoda in for . By 2013 and 2014, she expanded into additional supporting voices in projects like (as Kuroyukihime) and (as Izumo Kamiki), alongside continued online content work that bridged her hobbyist roots to professional credits. These initial assignments, often in ensemble casts, provided essential exposure and honed her skills in diverse character portrayals.

Breakthrough and major roles

Kira Buckland's breakthrough in professional came in 2016 with her role as Reimi Sugimoto in the English dub of : , marking an important step in showcasing her ability to convey deep emotion in dramatic, supporting characters within a high-profile series. This performance, part of the popular JoJo franchise distributed by , helped establish her presence in major dubs and built on her early independent online work as a foundation for industry recognition. In 2017, Buckland achieved a significant milestone by voicing the iconic android 2B in the critically acclaimed video game Nier: Automata, a role that represented a monumental turning point in her career and solidified her status as a prominent figure in video game voice acting. The character's stoic yet layered portrayal challenged Buckland to adapt her style from more expressive roles, contributing to the game's widespread success and her growing collaborations with key studios like Square Enix. Throughout the late 2010s and early 2020s, Buckland's involvement in major dubs streamed on further elevated her profile, including roles in series like Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (2020) as Setsuna, expanding her partnerships in productions. A pinnacle came in 2021 with her casting as in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, her self-described dream role that amplified her industry recognition through its lead status in the franchise's English adaptations up to 2023. These achievements highlighted her versatility across and gaming, fostering broader acclaim among fans and professionals.

Recent developments

In 2024 and 2025, Kira Buckland maintained her ongoing role as Kuki Shinobu in , contributing to the game's live-service updates and expansions that continued to develop the character's storyline and interactions within the Inazuma region. This role, which began in 2022, has seen sustained involvement amid the title's regular content releases, including new events and character developments through late 2025. Buckland expanded her portfolio with several new voice roles in anime and video games during this period. In anime, she voiced Ann in the Sand Land adaptation, Haruka Rutaka in Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture, and Ha-Yuri Jahad in Tower of God Season 2, all released in 2024; she also took on the role of Host in Sakamoto Days in 2025. In video games, notable additions included Eltolinde in Unicorn Overlord and Qingyi in Zenless Zone Zero, both in 2024, alongside additional voices in Monster Hunter Wilds (2025). She continued her established portrayal of Mitsuri Kanroji in Demon Slayer expansions, including the 2024 film To the Hashira Training. Buckland remained active in the industry through convention appearances, such as at 2025, where she engaged with fans and discussed her recent projects. Professionally, she is represented by CESD Talent Agency for video game and animation work, reflecting her continued freelance status in a landscape increasingly favoring versatile voice talent across digital media.

Personal life

Background and family

Kira Buckland was born on July 16, 1987, in , where she spent her early years. She was raised by her parents in the state, and as of 2017, they continued to reside there. Public information regarding Buckland's family remains limited, with no disclosed details about siblings or extended relatives. She has maintained a stance of on personal family matters, avoiding discussions of or children in available interviews and profiles as of November 2025.

Interests and residence

Buckland has lived in since relocating there in 2011. In her personal time, she pursues as a hobby, frequently attending conventions and experimenting with bold hair colors to enhance her costumes. Buckland maintains a strong interest in music, a passion rooted in her early admiration for artists like , which ties into her broader creative outlets. She owns five cats.

Filmography

Anime

Kira Buckland has voiced numerous characters in English-dubbed series and original video animations (OVAs), often through studios like , , and Bang Zoom! Entertainment. Her work spans a variety of genres, including action, fantasy, and slice-of-life, with a particular emphasis on dynamic female protagonists and supporting roles in high-profile adaptations. Beginning her dubbing career in the early , Buckland's credits include contributions to long-running series and seasonal hits, frequently collaborating with major distributors for North American releases. The following table highlights select major roles, organized chronologically by the anime's initial English dub release year:
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Blue ExorcistIzumo KamikiRecurring role in the supernatural action series; voiced across multiple seasons including Kyoto Saga.
2012Accel WorldKuroyukihime (Black Lotus)Lead role in the cyberpunk-themed sci-fi series produced by Sunrise.
2013Love Live! School Idol ProjectUmi SonodaSupporting role in the idol music anime; also appeared in the School Idol Festival games' anime adaptations.
2017Kakegurui – Compulsive GamblerMary SaotomeProminent antagonist-turned-ally in the psychological thriller series.
2019–presentDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaMitsuri KanrojiIconic Hashira character in the action-fantasy epic; role continues in films and ongoing seasons.
2021–2023JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone OceanJolyne CujohLead protagonist in the sixth part of the long-running adventure series; a career highlight for Buckland.
2021Edens ZeroRebeccaMain female lead in the space opera adventure by Hiro Mashima.
2023NieR:Automata Ver1.1a2BProtagonist in the anime adaptation of the acclaimed video game; reprises her game role.
2023–presentPokémon Horizons: The SeriesLiko's Sprigatito / FloragatoVoices the Pokémon companion of protagonist Liko in the latest Pokémon anime iteration.
Buckland's contributions to dubbing are notable for her portrayals of resilient and empowered female characters in action-oriented narratives, such as the fierce , who navigates supernatural battles with determination, and the compassionate yet formidable Mitsuri Kanroji, embodying themes of strength and vulnerability in demon-slaying quests. These roles, often in Funimation-led from 2017 onward, highlight her versatility in delivering emotionally layered performances that resonate with fans of shonen and seinen genres.

Video games

Kira Buckland's video game voice work spans a variety of genres, with her portrayal of 2B in NieR: Automata (2017) standing out as her most iconic role. Developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix, the action role-playing game features Buckland as the voice of the combat android YoRHa No.2 Type B, whose performance captures a blend of emotionless efficiency and subtle humanity, enhancing the narrative's philosophical depth across multiple endings and playthroughs. She reprised the role in the expansion 3C3C1D119440927, which explores additional story branches, and as a guest fighter in Soulcalibur VI (2018), where 2B's moveset draws directly from the original game. This role highlighted the unique demands of video game voicing, requiring Buckland to record extensive dialogue variants to accommodate player-driven interactions and non-linear storytelling, unlike the linear scripts of anime dubs. Beyond NieR: Automata, Buckland has lent her voice to several prominent characters in ongoing titles. In Genshin Impact (2020), she voices Kuki Shinobu starting from version 2.8 in 2022, portraying the masked deputy leader of the Arataki Gang with a composed, no-nonsense demeanor that fits the game's expansive world and live-service updates through 2025. Her performance in such gacha RPGs involves iterative recordings to match evolving character arcs and events, emphasizing adaptability in interactive environments. In 2025 releases, Buckland provided the female avatar voice for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, allowing players to customize their protagonist's delivery in the sci-fi epic. Buckland's broader contributions to video games include roles like Falke in (2018), where her voice work supported the character's debut in the fighting series with precise, combative lines synced to gameplay mechanics. She also voices Queen Dizzy in (2021), bringing nuance to the character's regal yet gentle personality in the developed by . These performances underscore her versatility in delivering lines that respond to real-time player actions, a hallmark of her game-specific approach up to recent titles like Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero (2025), voicing the Mer Diva.

Animation

Kira Buckland has contributed her voice to several Western , showcasing her range in ensemble-driven narratives typical of American and international kids' programming, which often feature brighter, more colorful aesthetics and group dynamics compared to the stylized intensity of dubs. One of her notable recurring roles is as Alix Kubdel, also known as Timebreaker and Bunnyx, in the French-American series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, starting from 2015 and continuing through multiple seasons on networks like and . In this role, Buckland voices a rebellious, time-traveling skater girl who joins the show's ensemble of superheroes, bringing a tough, energetic edge to the character's street-smart personality amid the series' vibrant, Paris-set adventures. In 2018, Buckland took on the role of Evangelyne in season 3 of the French animated fantasy series Wakfu, available on Netflix, where she portrayed a skilled eliatrope archer in a large cast of adventurers navigating a magical world with lighter, exploratory tones focused on teamwork and humor. This performance highlighted her ability to handle action-oriented dialogue in a family-friendly context, differing from anime's frequent solo monologues by emphasizing collaborative banter. Buckland voiced the titular character , a clever pink leader, in the educational YooHoo to the Rescue from 2019 onward, streamed on , where the show promotes environmental themes through episodic missions with an ensemble of animal friends in a whimsical, brightly colored animal kingdom. Her portrayal captured the character's optimistic and resourceful nature, aligning with the series' upbeat, kid-oriented style that prioritizes moral lessons over complex plots. She also lent her voice to Rita Finucci, a scheming student , in the English dub of the French series PINY: Institute of New York around 2018, broadcast on platforms like and , featuring high school hijinks in a institute with ensemble casts and pastel visuals that emphasize teen drama and friendship in a lighter, more relatable Western format. More recently, Buckland appeared as the mysterious Agent Information in a 2024 guest spot on Disney Channel's , voicing a tech-savvy operative in an episode centered on family antics and rural-urban comedy, exemplifying her versatility in brief, high-energy roles within American ensemble cartoons. Additionally, she reprised Petunia , a supportive rhubarb character, in from 2019 to 2022 on , contributing to the Christian ' moral storytelling with its simple, colorful designs and group-focused biblical lessons. These roles demonstrate Buckland's adaptability to the collaborative, optimistic structures of Western animation, where characters often shine through interactions in expansive group settings rather than individual spotlights.

Films

Kira Buckland has provided voice work for several English-dubbed feature films, often portraying supporting characters in one-off roles or continuing portrayals from series. Her contributions span projects, romantic dramas, action-adventure stories, and fantasy narratives, showcasing her versatility in youthful and determined personalities. While many of her film roles build on established characters from anime series, others introduce unique figures central to the film's emotional arcs. Buckland's early film credit came in the 1995 anthology Memories, where she voiced Sakiko and additional characters in the "" segment, marking one of her initial forays into feature-length dubbing. In 2007, she lent her voice to Kanae Sumita in the romantic short-film compilation , a standalone role emphasizing subtle emotional depth in a tale of unrequited love. Her work in action-oriented films includes continuing her series role as Izumo Kamiki in Blue Exorcist: The Movie (2011), where the character supports the protagonists amid demonic threats. Similarly, in Hunter × Hunter: The Last Mission (2013), Buckland reprised Zushi, a young martial artist aiding the main cast in a tournament disrupted by supernatural forces. For Accel World: Infinite Burst (2016), a compilation film, she voiced Kuroyukihime/Black Lotus, extending the character's leadership in a virtual reality conflict from the original series. Buckland delivered original film performances in dramatic features, such as Naoka Ueno in A Silent Voice (2016), a bully-turned-reflective classmate in a story of redemption and bullying's aftermath. In I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (2018), she portrayed , the sharp-tongued best friend navigating themes of illness and friendship. More recently, in the 2023 compilation film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village, Buckland continued as Mitsuri Kanroji, the passionate Hashira offering comic relief and combat support.
Film TitleYearCharacterNotes
Memories1995Sakiko / Additional VoicesAnthology segment "Stink Bomb"
5 Centimeters Per Second2007Kanae SumitaStandalone role in romantic anthology
Blue Exorcist: The Movie2011Izumo KamikiContinuation from TV series
Hunter × Hunter: The Last Mission2013ZushiContinuation from TV series
A Silent Voice2016Naoka UenoOriginal film role
Accel World: Infinite Burst2016Kuroyukihime / Black LotusCompilation from TV series
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas2018KyokoOriginal film role
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village2023Mitsuri KanrojiContinuation from TV series

Web series

Kira Buckland began her voice acting career in through independent online projects on , where she joined the platform in fall 2004 under the pseudonym Rina-chan. Initially experimenting with voice work in Flash animations, she founded the site's Voice Acting Club in 2005, which facilitated collaborations on short-form web content and helped establish her presence in the online animation community. From 2004 to 2010, Buckland contributed voices to numerous Flash projects, including parodies and original shorts, marking her entry into digital media as a hobbyist endeavor that built her skills and network. In the 2010s, Buckland expanded into YouTube-based web series, notably voicing Twilight Sparkle in the parody series PONY.MOV (2011–2013), a raunchy fan reinterpretation of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic that gained popularity among online audiences. She reprised similar roles in other fan animations and parodies on YouTube during this period, leveraging her early online persona to engage with niche communities. By the 2020s, her web series involvement included streaming-exclusive content, such as voicing Violet Willow in the YouTube Original Rainbow High (2020–present), a doll-themed animated series focused on high school fashion and drama. These roles extended through 2025, with appearances in related web shorts and updates to the series. Buckland's trajectory in web series evolved from informal, community-driven contributions on platforms like —where she handled multiple female voices in amateur Flash works—to more structured, semi-professional gigs in and streaming animations. This progression reflected her transition from hobbyist collaborations to credited performances in viewer-supported online content, bridging her independent roots with broader digital opportunities.

Recognition

Awards

Kira Buckland has garnered recognition through fan-voted and industry events, with a total of three wins from the Behind The Voice Actors (BTVA) Awards as of 2018, alongside early career honors from convention competitions. Her breakthrough in professional was marked by two wins in : the Best Voice Acting Performance at the (AX) Idol competition and the animated voice acting award at , where she performed original character voices and impressions. In the BTVA Anime Dub Awards, Buckland earned the Breakthrough Voice Actress of the Year (People's Choice) at the 2nd Annual event in 2014, acknowledging her emerging talent in roles such as Kuroyukihime in . She received the Voice Actress of the Year (People's Choice) at the 5th Annual BTVA Anime Dub Awards in 2017, celebrating her versatile performances across dubs including Izumo Kamiki in Blue Exorcist. Buckland's video game work was honored in 2018 with the BTVA Video Game Voice Acting Award for Best Vocal Ensemble, shared with the cast of NieR: Automata for her portrayal of the stoic android 2B, a role that highlighted her ability to convey emotional depth through subtle vocal nuance during the ceremony at a fan-voted event.

Nominations

Buckland has received a total of ten nominations from the Behind The Voice Actors (BTVA) Voice Acting Awards as of 2025, underscoring her peer-recognized versatility in dubbing strong female characters across anime and video games. These nominations span multiple years and categories, including Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special in 2018 for A Silent Voice, where she voiced Naoka Ueno. Other notable entries feature Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a for her role as 2B in NieR: Automata (2018). A pattern emerges in her BTVA nods, with frequent recognition for dynamic action heroines and lead roles that demand emotional depth and intensity, such as sword-wielding protagonists or resilient fighters in high-stakes narratives. This consistent acclaim highlights industry respect for her contributions to English dubs, even amid the competitive field of . No BTVA awards have been held since 2018.

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