Michelle Ruff
Voice ActorMichelle Ruff is an American voice actress who provides the English dub voice of Rukia Kuchiki in Bleach, part of a long career spanning anime and video games.
Bleach Role
In the English-language dub of Bleach, Michelle Ruff voices Rukia Kuchiki, the Soul Reaper whose arrival sets Ichigo Kurosaki's story in motion. Her performance covers alternate and continuity-specific versions of the character, including Dark Rukia and the Anime Continuity iteration of Rukia herself. Ruff also voices two Zanpakutō spirits tied to other characters, the Anime Continuity form of Zabimaru and Tobiume, giving her one of the broader English-cast footprints in the series.
Career and Notable Roles
Ruff has worked steadily in English-language voice acting since the late 1990s, when some of her earliest credits appeared under the pseudonym Georgette Rose, her mother's name. Her anime credits include Fujiko Mine in the Lupin franchise, Yoko Littner in Gurren Lagann, Nagato Yuki within the Haruhi Suzumiya series, and Sinon in Sword Art Online, alongside long-running parts in Digimon Frontier and Rave Master. In video games she is known for voicing Jill Valentine across the Resident Evil franchise, Yukari Takeba and Sadayo Kawakami as two separate characters from the Persona franchise, plus roles such as Cream the Rabbit in Sonic the Hedgehog and Crimson Viper in Street Fighter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has Michelle Ruff voiced?
Ruff voices Jill Valentine across the Resident Evil franchise and Yoko Littner in Gurren Lagann, among many roles across anime and video games.
Who does Michelle Ruff voice in Bleach?
Ruff voices Rukia Kuchiki in the English dub, including the Dark Rukia and Anime Continuity versions of the character, plus the Zanpakuto spirits Zabimaru and Tobiume.
What video game characters is Michelle Ruff known for?
Ruff voices Yukari Takeba and Sadayo Kawakami across the Persona franchise, Cream the Rabbit in Sonic the Hedgehog, and Crimson Viper in Street Fighter.
What other anime roles has Michelle Ruff played?
Ruff voices Fujiko Mine in the Lupin franchise, Nagato Yuki in the Haruhi Suzumiya series, and Sinon in Sword Art Online.
When did Michelle Ruff begin her voice acting career?
Ruff has worked steadily in English-language voice acting since the late 1990s, with early credits appearing under the pseudonym Georgette Rose, her mother's name.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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