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Kira Buckland
Buckland at Sac-Anime 2018
Born (1987-07-16) July 16, 1987 (age 36)
Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Alaska Anchorage (B.A., 2007)
OccupationVoice actress
Years active2004–present
Websitewww.kirabuckland.com

Kira Buckland (born July 16, 1987)[1] is an American voice actress who has provided voices for English dubbed Japanese anime, cartoons, and video games. Some of her major roles are 2B in Nier: Automata, Reimi Sugimoto in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, Hiyoko Saionji and Kirumi Tojo in the Danganronpa series, Celine and Elise Schwarzer in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series, Talim and 2B in Soulcalibur VI, Beatrice in Re:Zero, Heart Aino in BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Mitsuri Kanroji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Falke in Street Fighter V, Edna in Tales of Zestiria, Mary Saotome in Kakegurui, and Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld in The Asterisk War.

Career

Buckland started voice acting in 2004 where she worked on radio dramas, Newgrounds flash animations, and computer/video games. While a student at University of Alaska Anchorage, she became president of its anime club and founded the first Alaskan anime convention, Senshi-Con, based in Anchorage, Alaska.[2][3] Buckland graduated with a degree in Japanese.[4] She won the Anime Expo 2007 Idol Voice Acting competition, as well as the Sakura-Con 2007 animated voice acting award.[5][6] She is primarily known for her voice work on video games and anime shows.[7]

Filmography

Animation

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 Grouped under Additional Voices [8]
2018 Wakfu Evangelyne Season 3 only Resume
2019–present The VeggieTales Show Petunia Rhubarb, Laura Carrot [9][10]

Anime

Year Title Role Notes Source[11]
2008–09 Tweeny Witches: The Adventures Hanamomo Resume
2008 Aika R-16: Virgin Mission Eri Shinkai [12][13]
2012–13 Blue Exorcist Izumo Kamiki Also Blue Exorcist: The Movie Resume
2013 Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan Daughter of Kyokutsu Resume
2013–14 Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne Madoka Kyono Resume
2013 Accel World Kuroyukihime/Black Lotus [14]
2014 Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic Ren Kogyoku Also Kingdom Resume
2014 Blood Lad Hydra Bell [15]
2014 Kill la Kill Maimu Okurahama, Imagawa Resume
2015–16 Durarara!!×2 Mika Harima Resume
2016 Aldnoah.Zero Lemrina Vers Envers [16]
2016 Love Live! Umi Sonoda [17][18]
2016–17 The Asterisk War Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld [19]
2016 Tales of Zestiria the X Edna [13]
2016 Charlotte Ayumi Otosaka [20]
2016 Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Cookie Griffon, Eco Turbine Resume
2016 Fight Ippatsu! Jūden-chan!! Arresta Blanket [21]
2016–present Sailor Moon Mimete Viz dub [22]
2016–17 Hunter x Hunter Zushi 2011 series [23][24]
2016–17 Kuromukuro Muetta, Yukihime [25]
2016 Pokémon Generations Malva, Little Girl Resume
2017 Rio: Rainbow Gate! Jack Mighty Resume
2017 World War Blue Kurvay Resume
2017 Skip Beat! Ruriko Matsunai Eps. 5-7 [26]
2018 Granblue Fantasy The Animation Lyria [27]
2018 Hi Score Girl Mayumayu Netflix dub [28]
2018 Kakegurui Mary Saotome Netflix dub Tweet[29]
2018–present Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World Beatrice, Hetaro Pearlbaton, Lucas Resume
2018 Violet Evergarden Luculia Netflix dub Resume
2017–2018 The Testament of Sister New Devil Maria Naruse also season 2 Resume
2008–09 Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Nimka Resume
2018 Yo-kai Watch Jibanyan Season 3 [30]
2019 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable Reimi Sugimoto [31]
2019 The Rising of the Shield Hero Rishia Ivyred [32]
2019–present Isekai Quartet Beatrice, Chris [33]
2019 Cells at Work! Senpai Red Blood Cell [34]
2020 Magia Record Iroha Tamaki [35]
2020 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mitsuri Kanroji, Lower Four [36][37]
2020 Tower of God Yuri Jahad [38]
2020 My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Sophia Ascart Crunchyroll dub [39]
2020 Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon Setsuna

Film

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 [40]
2016 Schirkoa Little Whore [41]
2017 Fate/Grand Order: First Order Olga Marie Animusphere Resume
2017 In This Corner of the World Keiko Resume
2017 Blame! Sanakan Resume
2018 A Silent Voice Naoka Ueno [42]
2019 I Want to Eat Your Pancreas Kyoko Limited theatrical release [43]

Video games

Year Title Role Notes Source[11]
2005 Kramer Hentai Adventure 2 Itsuko also every other female character
2005 MapleStory Orchid, Lotus, Roo-D Resume
2006 Super Smash Flash Announcer, Naruto Uzumaki [44]
2006 Kramer Hentai Adventure 3 Talking Cat [45]
2008 Castle Crashers Princesses, Medusa Resume
2008 Eternal Poison Marie [46]
2008 Luminous Arc 2 Karen, Elicia [47][48][46]
2010 Heroes of Newerth Monster Hunter Calamity Resume
2012 Skullgirls Marie [13]
2012 Dust: An Elysian Tail MaMop [13]
2012 Mugen Souls Chou-Chou also Mugen Souls Z [49]
2012 Ragnarok Odyssey Linde Resume
2013 Jisei series Chance Jackson Resume
2013 Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk Nio Atluge, Odelia Also Atelier Ayesha Plus [50]
2013 Time and Eternity Toki [46]
2014 Bravely Default Artemia Venus, Fake Airy [13]
2014 Inazuma Eleven Silvia Woods Resume
2014 Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky Nio Altugle Also Atelier Escha & Logy Plus [51]
2014 Tales of Xillia 2 Mary, Mint, Additional Voices [52][53]
2014 Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Hiyoko Saionji Resume
2014 Fairy Fencer F Ethel, Della, Khalara, Shopkeeper Also Advent Dark Force [46]
2014 Ar Nosurge Nay Also Ar Nosurge Plus [54]
2015 HuniePop Lola Rembrite Resume
2015 Dead or Alive 5: Last Round Honoka Resume
2015 Blackhole Auriel Resume
2015 The Awakened Fate Ultimatum Phyllis Izayoi [53]
2015 Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 - Record Breaker Miyako Hotsuin [53]
2015 Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance Seraphina Resume
2015 Tales of Zestiria Edna [13]
2015 Stella Glow Dorothy Resume
2015 Xenoblade Chronicles X Female Avatar (Independent voice) Resume
2015 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Celine, Elise Schwarzer [13]
2016 Street Fighter V Falke Character first seen in Season 3 Character Pass Resume
2016 Megatagmension Blanc + Neptune vs. Zombies Hachima Resume
2016 Grand Kingdom Lillia Sforza Resume
2016 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II Celine, Elise Schwarzer [13]
2016 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney − Spirit of Justice Trucy Wright Tweet[13]
2016 Paladins Evie, Willo Resume
2017 Fire Emblem Heroes Eirika, Katarina Family Bonds story [13][55]
2017 Nier: Automata YoRHa No.2 Type B (2B) motion capture [13]
2017 Akiba's Beat Acquire-chan Tweet[56]
2017 Summon Night 6: Lost Borders Milreaf, Partet, Resi [57]
2017 Puyo Puyo Tetris Rulue Tweet[58]
2017 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Laxia [59]
2017 Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Kirumi Tojo Resume
2018 Detective Pikachu Emilia Resume
2018 Octopath Traveler Cordelia, Mary, Derryl Resume
2018 Soulcalibur VI Talim, 2B Resume
2019 Death end re;Quest Lily Hopes Tweet[60]
2019 Dead or Alive 6 Honoka Tweet[61]
2019 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Heart Aino Season 2 DLC Tweet[62]
2019 Puyo Puyo Champions Ally, Rulue Tweet[63]
2019 Pokémon Masters Shauntal, Liza, Beauty, Rising Star Tweet[64]
2019 Code Vein Rin Murasame, player avatar Resume
2020 Wallachia: Reign of Dracula Elcin Floarea Game page[65]
2020 Heart of the Woods Morgan Game page[66]
2020 Death end re;Quest 2 Lily Hopes Tweet[67]
2020 Phantasy Star Online 2 Risa [68]

Awards

Year Award Category Result Source
2007 AX 2007 Idol Winner Best Voice Acting Performance Won [5]
2007 Sakura-Con 2007 Idol Winner Best Voice Acting Performance Won [6]

References

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  2. ^ CJ (2006). "Senshi-Con 2006: Second Anime Convention held in Anchorage, Alaska". Archived from the original on December 3, 2008. Retrieved May 20, 2008.
  3. ^ Burkhart, Aaron (March 14, 2006). "Anime Club expands this year's Senshi-Con with more events, guest". The Northern Light. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008. Retrieved November 27, 2008.
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  8. ^ "The Bubbler". Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. Season 1. Episode 1. December 6, 2015. Nickelodeon.
  9. ^ "Twitter". mobile.twitter.com. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  10. ^ VeggieTales - The Best Christmas Gift [OFFICIAL TRAILER], retrieved August 21, 2019
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  12. ^ Kimlinger, Carl (July 13, 2008). "AIKa R-16: Virgin Mission". Anime News Network.
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  14. ^ "Invitation". Accel World. Episode 18. Event occurs at Closing credits.
  15. ^ "Blood Lad BD+DVD". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved October 3, 2016. Most other roles work better, especially Sherry Lynn (best-known as the English voice for all incarnations of Sasami in the Tenchi Muyo! franchise) as Liz and Kira Buckland (Lagrange – Flower of the Rin-ne's Madoka) as Bell. The English script takes a fair amount of liberties but does not stray too far afield.
  16. ^ "Aldnoah.Zero Dub Cast Adds Kira Buckland, Ben Pronsky, More". Anime News Network. November 18, 2015. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  17. ^ "Love Live! Anime English Dub to Premiere on US TV Tonight". Anime News Network. February 5, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  18. ^ Smith, G.B. (February 16, 2016). "Press Audio: The One with the Muses—Love Live! Season 1 Anime English Dub Review". The Fandom Post. Retrieved April 26, 2016. Kira Buckland gives Umi the deeper sound and solid foundation which matches the personality of Umi to a T. She's just as adept at showing Umi's cuter and weaker sides, her embarrassment at the thought of wearing a skimpy costume in front of a large audience and her stage fright.
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  21. ^ "Media Blasters Announces Full Juden-chan Anime Dub Cast". Anime News Network. June 6, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
  22. ^ "Viz Media Reveals English Voice Cast for Sailor Moon S Villains". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  23. ^ "Arrival × At × The Arena". Hunter × Hunter. Episode 27. Viz Media. November 12, 2016. Event occurs at Closing credits. Adult Swim.
  24. ^ "Nen × And × "Nen". Hunter × Hunter. Episode 28. Viz Media. November 19, 2016. Event occurs at Closing credits. Adult Swim.
  25. ^ "Beckoned by the Festival Music". Kuromukuro. Season 1. Episode 13. December 9, 2016. Event occurs at Credits, English Version. Netflix.
  26. ^ "Skip Beat! Anime's Dub Teaser Previews English Opening Theme (Update)". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  27. ^ "Aniplex US English Trailer with Cast Announcements". AniplexUS. March 2, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  28. ^ "Summoner Steven Lee on Twitter: "Sorry to ask you very late, but was that you as Mayumayu @KiraBuckland ?! I'm 100% sure that's your voice. I really love #HiScoreGirl from the beginning and even with small role, I think you voiced well as some of your characters.☺ And poor Yaguchi...."". Twitter. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  29. ^ Buckland, Kira [@rinachan] (February 1, 2018). "One of my most exciting reveals for 2018!!! I am THRILLED to play Mary Saotome in the #Kakegurui dub. She was SUCH a fun and fitting character for me. Go watch it on Netflix now! pic.twitter.com/KMfoSmifRL" (Tweet). Retrieved March 6, 2018 – via Twitter.
  30. ^ Buckland ★, Kira (October 25, 2018). "Yes, I played him in season 3".
  31. ^ Buckland ★, Kira (January 5, 2019). "The credits just dropped, so I am beyond ecstatic to reveal that I'm playing an official role in my #1 favorite series of all time, #JoJosBizarreAdventure... say hello to the guardian angel of Morioh, Reimi Sugimoto! pic.twitter.com/m5MuDBLrWy".
  32. ^ Valen (July 14, 2019). "@KiraBuckland hello Kira, hope you are doing OK. Sorry to bother you but by any chance did you voice Rishia in the final episodes of #shieldhero ? Thanks. [Tweet liked by Buckland]". @ValenNamikaze. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  33. ^ Buckland, Kira [@KiraBuckland] (June 26, 2019). "I was very happily surprised to see that yet ANOTHER character of mine showed up in #IsekaiQuartet ~ Welcome to the party, Chris! #Konosuba" (Tweet). Retrieved September 17, 2020 – via Twitter.
  34. ^ "Staff/Cast". Cells at Work!. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  35. ^ Kira Buckland ★ on Twitter: "✨💖 Magical Girl Incoming! 💖✨ I am so excited to be providing the voice for IROHA TAMAKI in the English dub of #MagiaRecord! It is a huge honor to ...
  36. ^ "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime's Video Reveals English Dub Cast for Hashira". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
  37. ^ "New Mission". Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Season 1. Episode 26. USA. May 2, 2020. Event occurs at Closing credits, English Language Cast. Adult Swim.
  38. ^ "Crunchyroll Announces Tower of God Dub Cast, May 13 Premiere". Crunchyroll. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  39. ^ "My Next Life as a Villainess Anime's English Dub Reveals Cast". Anime News Network. May 15, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  40. ^ NIS America (February 21, 2016). "Love Live! The School Idol Movie Premium Edition Now Available for Preorder" (Press release). Retrieved October 20, 2017 – via Anime News Network.
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  44. ^ Cleod9 (August 15, 2008). "SSF Strategy Guide". McLeodGaming Forums. Who did the voice acting you ask? Kagome [Kira Buckland]...{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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  49. ^ Buckland, Kira [@KiraBuckland] (October 16, 2012). "Here's the announcement I promised! Go pick up "Mugen Souls" for PS3 today - I voice the lead character, Chou-Chou (all 8 personalities!)" (Tweet). Retrieved October 17, 2018 – via Twitter.
  50. ^ Buckland, Kira [@KiraBuckland] (March 5, 2013). "If you have a PS3, go get Atelier Ayesha! I voice Nio and Odileia!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  51. ^ Buckland, Kira [@KiraBuckland] (March 9, 2014). "Make sure to pick up Atelier Escha & Logy! I reprise my role as Nio Altugle :)" (Tweet). Retrieved March 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  52. ^ Buckland, Kira [@KiraBuckland] (August 19, 2014). "Well it's technically August 19 now, so I guess I can say that I voice a couple of incidental characters (Mary & Mint) in Tales of Xillia 2!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
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  54. ^ Buckland, Kira [@KiraBuckland] (September 24, 2014). ""Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star" comes out today for PS3. I voice Nay!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  55. ^ Romano, Sal (February 15, 2017). "Fire Emblem Heroes adds Ephraim, Eirika, Seliph, and Julia". Gematsu. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  56. ^ Buckland, Kira [@KiraBuckland] (April 16, 2020). "1. Evie (Paladins) 2. Phyllis (The Awakened Fate Ultimatum) 3. Acquire-chan (Akiba's Beat) 4. Julis (The Asterisk War) 5. Bell (Blood Lad) I had a TON of fun with those characters and I wish more people got to experience them!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 3, 2020 – via Twitter.
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  58. ^ Buckland, Kira [@rinachan] (April 26, 2017). "Puyo Puyo Tetris is now out for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4! I voice Rulue ☆" (Tweet). Retrieved April 25, 2017 – via Twitter.
  59. ^ Buckland, Kira [@KiraBuckland] (September 13, 2017). "I had a great time playing Laxia in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, out today for PS4 and PS Vita!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
  60. ^ https://twitter.com/KiraBuckland/status/1098298824655695874
  61. ^ Buckland, Kira [@KiraBuckland] (March 1, 2019). "#DOA6 is out today! Honoka will always hold a special place in my heart as the first playable character I ever voiced in a fighting game. 💕 Hope you enjoy and feel free to tag me if you come up with cool combos, etc!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 2, 2019 – via Twitter.
  62. ^ Buckland, Kira [@KiraBuckland] (May 21, 2019). "Iron Fist Punch of Love!! Excited beyond belief to finally join the #BBTAG roster as the English voice of Heart Aino! DLC characters dropped today so pick her up! 💖" (Tweet). Retrieved May 22, 2019 – via Twitter.
  63. ^ Buckland, Kira [@KiraBuckland] (May 7, 2019). "#PuyoPuyoChampions is out today! In addition to reprising my role as the feisty Rulue, I'm also the adorable Ally!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 7, 2019 – via Twitter.
  64. ^ Buckland, Kira [@KiraBuckland] (August 30, 2019). "I am very excited to share that you can hear me as not just one, but FOUR characters in #PokemonMasters! (There were some correct guesses and a lot of incorrect ones, haha.) So be sure to listen for SHAUNTAL, LIZA, BEAUTY and RISING STAR!" (Tweet). Retrieved September 15, 2019 – via Twitter.
  65. ^ "Wallachia: Reign of Dracula on Steam".
  66. ^ "Heart of the Woods on Steam".
  67. ^ https://twitter.com/KiraBuckland/status/1296609030505291776
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