Juli Erickson
Voice ActorJuli Erickson was an American voice actress best remembered in the One Piece fandom for voicing Tsuru and Kokoro, alongside decades of English-language anime dub work.
One Piece Role
In the English dub of One Piece, Erickson gave voice to two supporting characters: Tsuru, a stern Marine officer who oversees discipline within the Navy's ranks, and Kokoro, the eccentric, sake-loving mermaid stationmaster tied to the Water Seven arc. Her casting reflected the gruff, seasoned character work she was known for across the anime dubbing industry.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond One Piece, Erickson built a long résumé in English-language anime dubbing, most notably voicing Pinako Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist and appearing in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, Basilisk, Samurai 7, and Ouran High School Host Club. Her on-screen acting credits included a small part in Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate plus television guest spots on Matlock and Walker: Texas Ranger, and she later starred as Apollonia Kowalski in the 2010 Holocaust drama Esther's Diary. She stepped away from voice acting in 2018 and passed away in December 2025 at age 86.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who voices Granny Kokoro in One Piece?
Juli Erickson voiced Kokoro, the eccentric, sake-loving mermaid stationmaster tied to the Water Seven arc, in the English dub of One Piece. Her casting reflected the gruff, seasoned character work she was known for across the anime dubbing industry.
What happened to Juli Erickson?
Erickson stepped away from voice acting in 2018. She passed away in December 2025 at age 86, after a career built largely on English-language anime dubbing.
What other character did Juli Erickson voice in One Piece?
Beyond Kokoro, Erickson also voiced Tsuru, a stern Marine officer who oversees discipline within the Navy's ranks in the One Piece English dub. The role showcased the same gruff character work she was known for.
What other anime has Juli Erickson been in?
Erickson voiced Pinako Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist and appeared in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, Basilisk, Samurai 7, and Ouran High School Host Club. Her English dubbing career ran from 1980 to 2018.
Did Juli Erickson act in live-action roles?
Erickson had a small part in Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate and appeared in television guest spots on Matlock and Walker: Texas Ranger. She later starred as Apollonia Kowalski in the 2010 Holocaust drama Esther's Diary.
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
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