Stephanie Sheh is an American voice actress, ADR director, writer and producer[2] who has worked for several major companies, including Cartoon Network and Sony. She is often involved with work in English dubs of anime, cartoons, video games and films. Her notable voice roles include Hinata Hyuga in the Naruto franchise, Orihime Inoue in Bleach, Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon in the Viz Media redub of Sailor Moon, Yui Hirasawa in K-On!, Eureka in Eureka Seven, Katana in DC Super Hero Girls, Mikuru Asahina in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Mona and Kat in WarioWare Gold, Yui in Sword Art Online, Illyasviel von Einzbern in Fate/stay night, Mamimi Samejima in FLCL, and Mitsuha Miyamizu in Your Name.[2]
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Born | Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.[1] |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
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Years active | 1999–present |
Website | stephaniesheh |
Sheh was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and was raised in Northern California.[1] She spent much of her childhood in Taiwan, where half of her relatives still live and speak Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese Hokkien.[3] Sheh became interested in being an actress after acting out a school play when she was in her early years in Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California.[4] While at the University of California, Los Angeles she was involved in anime clubs.[2] After graduating from UCLA in 1999,[5] she took a job as a producer while she pursued her acting career. She got her training and studying on acting, voice acting and improvisation at the Second City Training Center, East West Players, Susan Blu Voiceover Workshop and UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Sheh has also recorded radio spots for United States Cellular Corporation.
Under the moniker of Jennifer Sekiguchi, Sheh made her voice acting debut as Silky in I'm Gonna Be An Angel! in 2001. During that time, she worked at Synch-Point, which produced English dubs for anime, in which she produced the dub for I'm Gonna Be An Angel!, besides voicing Silky.[6] She was working with Synch-Point when she brought in Marc Handler to ADR direct and write for FLCL, which she played as one of the main characters, Mamimi.[7]
She would later land starring voice roles as Orihime Inoue in Bleach and Eureka in Eureka Seven. She also voiced supporting character Hinata Hyuga in the hit series Naruto in which her character had a major role in the storyline. The three shows have aired on Cartoon Network with varied success. She describes Hinata's issues with self-esteem as very relatable.[8]
Sheh has been involved in voicing characters in video games such as BioShock 2, Aion: The Tower of Eternity, Devil May Cry 4, Grand Theft Auto V, and Resident Evil 5 as the current voice of Rebecca Chambers on the Resident Evil franchise. Beyond using her voice, Stephanie was flown to Japan to provide the motion capture for the character Cereza in Sega's video game Bayonetta.[9] She also voiced Mlle Blanche de Grace in BioShock 2 and Orihime Inoue in the Bleach series.
Sheh has appeared several times on G4's Attack of the Show! as "Tiny Olivia Munn". In 2012, she was a host in the 2011 Talk-Show TV series BPM: Beats Per Mnet.
In 2011, she formed the fundraising organization We Heart Japan in response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.[10]
In 2013, she reprised the role of Eureka in Eureka Seven: Astral Ocean.
In July 2014, Viz Media revealed details behind its upcoming Sailor Moon Blu-ray release and the series' new dub cast at its panel at the 2014 Anime Expo in Los Angeles. Sheh was cast to voice Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon in Viz's redub of the first anime series,[11] as well as Crystal.
On February 2, 2017, upon the release of Fire Emblem Heroes, Sheh voiced as Tharja from Fire Emblem Awakening. Sheh later went on to voice later iterations of Tharja herself.[12]
On June 11, 2021, Netflix released the film Wish Dragon, Sheh voiced the audio description provided by Post Haste Digital.
In 2022, Netflix released the film Anittinha's Club: The Movie, Sheh also voiced the audio description provided by Post Haste Digital.
Year | Title | Role | Crew Role, Notes | Source[13][14] |
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2001 | I'm Gonna Be An Angel! | Silky | Debut anime role as Jennifer Sekiguchi in some episodes | [15] |
2002 | I My Me! Strawberry Eggs | Fujio Himejima | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA |
2003 | FLCL | Mamimi Samejima | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | [15][16] |
2004 | Marmalade Boy | Yayoi Takase, Chris | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA |
2005 | Daphne in the Brilliant Blue | Yukari Hanaoka | As Lulu Chiang | CA |
2005 | Zatch Bell! | Penny, Shion Hibiki | CA | |
2005 | Tenjho Tenge | Aya Natsume | As Tiffany Hsieh | CA |
2005 | Girls Bravo series | Kirie Kojima | As Lulu Chiang | [17][18] |
2005 | DearS | Natsuki Ikuhara | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA |
2005–09 | Naruto | Hinata Hyuga | [16][19] | |
2005 | Mars Daybreak | Megumi Higashihara | CA | |
2005–06 | Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo | Haydee | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA |
2005–06 | Immortal Grand Prix | Bella DeMarco, Yuri Jin | TV series | CA |
2005 | Samurai Champloo | Koza | Eps. "Misguided Miscreants (Part 1)"; "Misguided Miscreants (Part 2)" As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA |
2005 | Bottle Fairy | Hororo | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | |
2006–07 | Haré+Guu series | Guu | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | [20] |
2006 | Boys Be... | Yumi Kazama | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | [21][22] |
2006 | Lupin III: Part II | Margaret Queen, Angelica | Eps. "You're Sapphired!"; "Dark Charade" | [23] |
2006 | Destiny of the Shrine Maiden | Himeko Kurusugawa | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | [24] |
2006–07 | Eureka Seven | Eureka | CA | |
2006 | Gun X Sword | Wendy | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA |
2006 | MÄR | Alma, Belle | CA | |
2006 | Nanaka 6/17 | Satsuki Arashiyama | ||
2006–14 | Bleach | Orihime Inoue | [16] | |
2006–07 | Fate/stay night | Illyasviel von Einzbern, News reporter | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA |
2007 | The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya | Mikuru Asahina | CA | |
2007 | Digimon Data Squad | Megumi Shirakawa | Resume [25] | |
2008 | Lucky Star | Akira Kogami | [19] | |
2008 | Gurren Lagann | Kinon Bachika | [26] | |
2008-09 | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion | Kaguya Sumeragi | CA | |
2009–19 | Naruto: Shippuden | Hinata Hyuga, Rin Nohara | [27] | |
2010–14 | Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn | Audrey Burne | Also ADR director | [28][29][30] |
2010–11 | Eden of the East | Micchon | [19] | |
2011–12 | K-On! | Yui Hirasawa | 2 TV series, and live-action promotional material | [31][32] |
2012–13 | Blue Exorcist | Kuro, Yukio Okumura (young) | Also OVA | [33] |
2012 | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure | Suzi Q | ||
2012–13 | Tiger & Bunny | Kriem | [34] | |
2013 | Fate/Zero | Illyasviel von Einzbern | ||
2013 | K | Neko | [35] | |
2013–21 | Sword Art Online series | Yui | [36] | |
2013 | Accel World | Chiyuri Kurashima / Lime Bell | ||
2014–18 | Yo-kai Watch | Sarah | (Season 1-2) | [37][38] |
2014–19 | Sailor Moon | Usagi Tsukino / Sailor Moon | Viz dub | [11] |
2014–15 | Kill la Kill | Nui Harime | [39][40] | |
2015 | Magi: The Kingdom of Magic | Scheherazade | [41] | |
2015 | The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan | Mikuru Asahina | [42] | |
2015 | Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation | Histoire, Abnes | [43] | |
2015 | Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works | Illyasviel von Einzbern | [44] | |
2015 | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure | Suzie Q | [19] | |
2015–present | Sailor Moon Crystal | Usagi Tsukino / Sailor Moon | [45] | |
2015 | Little Witch Academia | Lotte Yanson, Jasminka Antonenko | [46][47] | |
2015 | Glitter Force | Cody | Saban Localization of Smile PreCure | |
2016 | Your Lie in April | Nagi Aiza | [48] | |
2016 | Cyborg 009 VS Devilman | Françoise Arnoul / Cyborg 003 | OVA series | [49] |
2016 | Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak Academy | Mikan Tsumiki | Despair Arc | [50] |
2016–17 | Erased | Kayo Hinazuki | [51] | |
2016 | Sengoku Basara: End of Judgement | Kasuga | [52] | |
2017 | Mobile Suit Gundam SEED | Lacus Clyne | NYAV Post dub | [53] |
2017 | Glitter Force Doki Doki | Mackenzie Mack/Glitter Spade, Rory | Saban Localization of Doki Doki PreCure | |
2018 | Terraformars | Nina Yuzik, Erica Nakanojo, Joyce, Rachel | [54] | |
2019 | Sword Art Online: Alicization | Yui | [36] | |
2019 | Cannon Busters | Casey Turnbuckle, 1337 | [55][56] | |
2020 | Marvel Future Avengers | Crystal | [19] | |
2021 | High-Rise Invasion | Kuon Shinzaki | ||
2021 | Magatsu Wahrheit Zuerst | Minerva Gutheil | [57] | |
2021 | Dropout Idol Fruit Tart | Nua Nakamachi | [58] | |
2022 | Kotaro Lives Alone | Mizuki Akitomo | [59] | |
2022 | Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War | Orihime Inoue |
Year | Title | Role | Crew Role, Notes | Source[13] |
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2008 | Three Delivery | Sue Yee | [19] | |
2011 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated | Mai Li | Episode: "Dragon's Secret" | Resume |
2011 | Family Guy | Little girl | Episode: "Seahorse Seashell Party" | |
2012 | Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot | Share Bear, Baby Tugs Bear, Laugh-a-Lot Bear, Secret Bear | [19] | |
2012 | DC Nation Shorts: Batman of Shanghai | Catwoman | [60] | |
2013–present | Monster High | Jinafire Long, Jane Boolittle | [19] | |
2013–present | Ever After High | Duchess Swan | [19] | |
2013–14 | The Legend of Korra | Zhu Li Moon, Rohan | [19][61] | |
2014 | Clarence | Debbie | Episode: "Clarence's Millions" | [62] |
2015 | Miles from Tomorrowland | Po Po | [19] | |
2015–2019 | Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir | Manon Chamack | Main cast | |
2015 | Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! | Bond Kuro | Episode: "Screama Donna" | [19] |
2015–2018 | DC Super Hero Girls | Katana | [63] | |
2017 | The Loud House | Beatrix, Belle, Beau Jr., Judy (Stella's Mom) | Episode: "Future Tense" & "Stall Monitor" | [19] |
2017 | We Bare Bears | Amanda, Lazer Girl | Episodes: "Summer Love" & "Lazer Royale" | [19] |
2018 | Avengers: Black Panther's Quest | Crystal | Episode: "Mists of Attilan" | [64] |
2018-2020 | Ballmastrz: 9009 | Luna, Rudy Drax | ||
2018-2020 | Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures | Renee Chow | ||
2019 | Beep Beep | Voom Vam | ||
2019 | Pinky Malinky | Jessie | Episode: "Advanced" | |
2019 | Pucca: Love Recipe | Granny, Panky | ||
2020 | Glitch Techs | Mayumi Kubota (Miko's Mom) | [65] | |
2020 | Lego Monkie Kid | Mei | ||
2021 | Star Wars: Visions | Saku | Short film: The Village Bride: English dub | [66] |
2021 | High Guardian Spice | Olive | [19] | |
2022 | Barbie: It Takes Two | Renee Chow | [19] | |
2022 | Mermaze Mermaidz | Kishiko | ||
2022 | Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight | Elder Huang | Episode: "The Lotus" | [67] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[13] |
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2015 | The Laws of the Universe Part 0 | Natsumi | Limited theatrical release | [19] |
2016 | Only Yesterday | Aiko | Limited Theatrical release | [68] |
2017 | Sailor Moon R: The Movie | Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon | Limited theatrical release | [69] |
2017 | Your Name. | Mitsuha Miyamizu | ADR Director, Casting Director Limited theatrical release |
[70][71] |
2017 | Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale | Yui | Limited Theatrical release | |
2018 | Lu over the Wall | Yuho | [19] | |
2018 | Big Fish & Begonia | Chun | Limited theatrical release | [72][73] |
2018 | Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. presage flower | Illyasviel von Einzbern | [19] | |
2018 | Liz and the Blue Bird | Nozomi Kasaki, Tsubomi | Limited theatrical release | [74] |
2019 | White Snake | Blanca | Limited theatrical release | [75] |
2020 | Weathering with You | Mitsuha Miyamizu | ADR Director, Limited theatrical release | [76] |
2020 | Dragon Quest: Your Story | Bianca Whitaker | Limited theatrical release | [19] |
2022 | The Deer King | Yoki's Wife, Kazan Woman | Limited theatrical release | [77] |
Year | Title | Role | Crew Role, Notes | Source[13] |
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2004 | Obscure | Shannon Matthews | [19] | |
2005 | Suikoden Tactics | Corselia | [19] | |
2006–present | Naruto series | Hinata Hyūga, Rin Nohara | [19] | |
2006–present | Castlevania series | Charlotte Aulin | Tweet[81] | |
2006 | Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria | Silmeria Valkyrie | [19] | |
2006 | Tales of the Abyss | Natalia | Resume[19] | |
2006 | Project Sylpheed | May Crichton | Credited as Stephanie Shea | In-game credits[82] |
2007 | Eternal Sonata | Serenade | [19] | |
2007 | Digimon World Data Squad | Megumi Shirakawa, Runaway C | [19] | |
2007 | Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles | Rebecca Chambers | Resume | |
2008 | Devil May Cry 4 | Kyrie | [19] | |
2008 | Star Ocean: First Departure | Erys Jerand | [19] | |
2009 | Terminator Salvation | Resistance Soldier | [19] | |
2009 | MagnaCarta 2 | Celestine | [19] | |
2009 | Tekken 6 | Julia Chang | Dialogues only | Tweet[83] |
2009 | Bayonetta | Motion capture for Cereza | Resume | |
2010 | BioShock 2 | Mlle Blanche | [19] | |
2010 | Love Dance Seed | Marie Rose Mayfield | Wii | |
2010 | Trauma Team | Tomoe Tachibana | [84] | |
2010 | Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes | Kasuga | [85] | |
2010 | Shira Oka: Second Chances | Aya, Yui Arakawa | [86] | |
2010 | Binary Domain | Additional voices | [87] | |
2011 | Tekken Tag Tournament 2 | Julia Chang | Dialogues only | |
2012 | Ninja Gaiden 3 | Canna, Omitsu | [19] | |
2013 | Anarchy Reigns | Rin Rin, Fei Rin, Ai Rin, Stela Fitzgerald | [19] | |
2013 | Fire Emblem Awakening | Tharja, Kjelle | [19] | |
2013 | Disney Princess Palace Pets | Petit, Treasure | [19] | |
2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | The Local Population | [13] | |
2013 | Armored Core: Verdict Day | Female AI, 20's Female Pilot | [88] | |
2013 | Sonic Lost World | Zeena | ||
2014 | Bravely Default | Airy | Tweet[19] | |
2014 | Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair | Mikan Tsumiki | Uncredited | |
2014 | Ar Nosurge | Cas | [89] | |
2015 | Stella Glow | Popo | Tweet[19] | |
2015 | Xenoblade Chronicles X | Additional voices | [90] | |
2016 | Seven Knights | Rachel Agni | Facebook[91] | |
2016 | World of Final Fantasy | Sherlotta | [19] | |
2016 | Skylanders: Imaginators | Ember | Tweet[92] | |
2017 | Fire Emblem Heroes | Tharja, Beruka, Rhajat | [19] | |
2017 | .hack//G.U.: Last Recode | Tabby | [19] | |
2018 | Marvel's Spider-Man | Additional Voices | [19] | |
2018 | WarioWare Gold | Mona, Kat | [19] | |
2018 | Overkill's The Walking Dead | Maya Evans | ||
2019 | Tekken 7 | Julia Chang | Dialogues only | |
2019 | Devil May Cry 5 | Kyrie | [19] | |
2019 | Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | Emma | ||
2019 | Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled | Megumi, Yaya Panda | [19] | |
2020 | Guardian Tales | Mei, Karina | [19] | |
2019 | Indivisible | Razmi | [19] | |
2019 | Arcade Spirits | Naomi | ||
2020 | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV | Estelle Bright | [19] | |
2020 | Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin | Kokorowa | [19] | |
2020 | Yakuza: Like a Dragon | Sumire Sawa | [93] | |
2021 | Lost Judgment | Saori Shirosaki | [19] | |
2021 | WarioWare: Get It Together! | Mona, Kat | [19] | |
2021 | Cookie Run: Kingdom | Tiger Lily Cookie | [19] | |
2022 | Rune Factory 5 | Margaret | [19] | |
2022 | Tactics Ogre: Reborn | Arycelle Dania | [94] |
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