Ryoko Shiraishi
Voice ActorKashiba, Nara native Ryoko Shiraishi works as a Japanese voice actress and singer who voiced Bao Huang in One Piece, and is otherwise known for playing Asuka Kazama and serving as the regular Japanese voice of Miley Cyrus.
One Piece Role
Shiraishi voices Bao Huang in the Japanese-language version of One Piece. The part draws on the husky vocal quality she is recognized for, a trait that has made her a frequent choice for young men, teenage boys, and spirited young women across long-running anime series. Her casting fits the wide range Toei Animation draws from for the show's large supporting cast.
Career and Notable Roles
Shiraishi is widely recognized for voicing the fiery, Osaka-accented Asuka Kazama, a signature role built around her distinctive husky delivery. She was previously part of the voice acting unit Drops alongside several other performers, and has since become a regular in Japanese-language dubbing, most notably serving as the standard voice for Miley Cyrus in Disney Channel productions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Ryoko Shiraishi voice in One Piece?
Shiraishi voices Bao Huang in the Japanese-language version of One Piece. The part draws on the husky vocal quality she's recognized for across many anime roles.
What is Ryoko Shiraishi best known for?
Shiraishi is widely recognized for voicing the fiery, Osaka-accented Asuka Kazama, a signature role built around her distinctive husky delivery. That same vocal style has made her a frequent choice for young men, teenage boys, and spirited young women across long-running anime.
Who is the Japanese voice of Miley Cyrus?
Ryoko Shiraishi serves as the regular Japanese voice of Miley Cyrus in Disney Channel productions. It's one of her most notable dubbing credits outside original anime roles.
Who is Ryoko Shiraishi?
Ryoko Shiraishi is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Kashiba, Nara, who has worked professionally since 2002. She is known across a wide range of anime, video game, and dubbing credits.
Was Ryoko Shiraishi part of a voice acting group?
Shiraishi was previously part of the voice acting unit Drops alongside several other performers. She has since gone on to a long career as a solo voice actress and singer.
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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- 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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