Eri Kitamura
Voice ActorVoice actress and singer Eri Kitamura works freelance after leaving the agency Early Wing, and in My Hero Academia she gives voice to Mina Ashido, the acid-quirked hero Pinky, across the anime's television run and films.
My Hero Academia Role
Kitamura voices Mina Ashido, a Class 1-A student known by the hero name Pinky whose acid-based quirk and upbeat, dance-loving personality have made her a fan favorite. She has reprised the role throughout the television series and in the theatrical films Two Heroes, Heroes Rising, and You're Next. Kitamura also provides the voice of Tenya Iida's mother in a supporting capacity.
Career and Notable Roles
Kitamura has voiced major roles across anime and games for two decades: Madoka Magica's Sayaka Miki, Blood+'s Saya Otonashi, Girls und Panzer's Darjeeling, and Genshin Impact's Keqing among them. She has also become known as a public advocate for Gothic Lolita fashion and dabbles in manga art in her spare time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Eri Kitamura voice in My Hero Academia?
Eri Kitamura voices Mina Ashido, the Class 1-A student known by the hero name Pinky, whose acid-based quirk and upbeat, dance-loving personality have made her a fan favorite.
Does Eri Kitamura voice any other character in My Hero Academia?
Beyond Mina Ashido, Kitamura also provides the voice of Tenya Iida's mother in a supporting capacity.
What films has Eri Kitamura's My Hero Academia role appeared in?
Kitamura has reprised Mina Ashido throughout the television series and in the theatrical films Two Heroes, Heroes Rising, and You're Next.
What other anime has Eri Kitamura been in?
Kitamura has voiced major roles including Madoka Magica's Sayaka Miki, Blood+'s Saya Otonashi, and Girls und Panzer's Darjeeling, alongside game work like Genshin Impact's Keqing.
What is Eri Kitamura known for outside voice acting?
Kitamura has become known as a public advocate for Gothic Lolita fashion and dabbles in manga art in her spare time, working freelance since leaving the agency Early Wing.
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