Yū Kobayashi
Voice ActorYū Kobayashi, a Japanese actress recognized for voice acting and singing, voices Black Maria in the One Piece anime produced by Toei Animation.
One Piece Role
In One Piece, Yū Kobayashi voices Black Maria, a spider-themed Numbers officer serving under Queen in the Beast Pirates during the Wano Country arc. Black Maria wields the Kumo Kumo no Mi, Model: Rosamygale, granting her spider physiology, and she faces off against Nico Robin during the raid on Onigashima. Kobayashi brings a sultry, commanding tone to the character's dual insect-human forms.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond her One Piece work, Kobayashi has voiced numerous notable anime characters over her career, among them Sasha Braus from Attack on Titan, Charlotte Roselei from Black Clover, Dan Kuso from Bakugan Battle Brawlers, and Setsuna Sakurazaki from the Negima franchise. She has also played Luka Urushibara from Steins;Gate and the Japanese-language Lucina from the Fire Emblem video games, while continuing to record music as a singer under agency Holy Peak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yū Kobayashi's nationality?
Yū Kobayashi is a Japanese actress, born in 1982, recognized for both voice acting and singing. She has built her career primarily around anime voice roles.
Who does Yū Kobayashi voice in One Piece?
In One Piece, Yū Kobayashi voices Black Maria, a spider-themed Numbers officer serving under Queen in the Beast Pirates during the Wano Country arc. Black Maria wields the Kumo Kumo no Mi, Model: Rosamygale, granting her spider physiology, and she faces off against Nico Robin during the raid on Onigashima.
What other anime characters has Yū Kobayashi voiced?
Beyond One Piece, Kobayashi has voiced numerous notable anime characters, including Sasha Braus from Attack on Titan, Charlotte Roselei from Black Clover, Dan Kuso from Bakugan Battle Brawlers, and Setsuna Sakurazaki from the Negima franchise. These roles span more than two decades of her voice-acting career.
Has Yū Kobayashi voiced any video game characters?
Kobayashi has also voiced Luka Urushibara in Steins;Gate and the Japanese-language Lucina in the Fire Emblem video game series. These roles show her range across both television anime and video games.
Is Yū Kobayashi also a singer?
Kobayashi continues to record music as a singer, working under the talent agency Holy Peak. This music career runs alongside her extensive voice-acting work in anime.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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