Kari Wahlgren
Voice ActorKari Wahlgren is an American voice actress whose Naruto work includes Tayuya, Hana Inuzuka, and Mikoto Uchiha in the English dub of the Studio Pierrot series.
Naruto Role
Across the English dub of Naruto, Wahlgren took on several parts, among them Tayuya of the Sound Four, the veterinarian Hana Inuzuka, and Sasuke's mother Mikoto Uchiha. The trio of roles set her among the recurring English cast of Studio Pierrot's ninja saga.
Career and Notable Roles
Wahlgren broke into anime dubbing as Haruko Haruhara in FLCL and went on to headline titles such as Saya Otonashi in Blood+, Fuu in Samurai Champloo, and Saber across the Fate franchise. Her American animation and video game work is just as extensive, running from Ashe in Final Fantasy XII to the Mortal Kombat fighters Kitana and Mileena, plus recurring voices on Gravity Falls and Rick and Morty. In 2023 she won a Children's and Family Emmy for her work on the preschool series SuperKitties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kari Wahlgren voice?
In the English dub of Naruto, Kari Wahlgren voices Tayuya of the Sound Four, the veterinarian Hana Inuzuka, and Sasuke's mother Mikoto Uchiha. The trio of roles put her among the show's recurring English cast.
What is Kari Wahlgren most famous for?
Wahlgren broke into anime dubbing as Haruko Haruhara in FLCL and went on to voice Saber across the Fate franchise and Fuu in Samurai Champloo. In 2023 she won a Children's and Family Emmy for her work on the preschool series SuperKitties.
How old is Kari Wahlgren?
Kari Wahlgren was born in 1977. She has worked as a voice actress since 2002.
What video games has Kari Wahlgren voiced characters in?
Wahlgren voices Ashe in Final Fantasy XII and both Kitana and Mileena in the Mortal Kombat fighting series. Her video game work runs alongside an extensive anime and American animation resume.
What American animated shows has Kari Wahlgren appeared in?
Beyond anime and games, Wahlgren holds recurring voice roles on the animated series Gravity Falls and Rick and Morty. These American animation credits sit alongside her extensive work in anime and video games.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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