Trina Nishimura
Voice ActorTrina Nishimura is an American voice actress who plays Kyoka Jiro, the bass-guitar-quirked member of Class 1-A, in the English dub of My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Nishimura voices Kyoka Jiro, known by the hero name Earphone Jack, a member of Class 1-A whose earlobe-cord quirk doubles as a musical talent. The role puts Nishimura's range to work across Jiro's dry, laid-back humor and the more physical combat scenes tied to her sound-based abilities, and it stands as one of her longest-running English dub commitments.
Career and Notable Roles
Nishimura is widely known in English dubbing for playing Mikasa Ackerman in Attack on Titan, alongside Kurisu Makise in Steins;Gate and Francesca Lucchini in Strike Witches. Her filmography also includes Nadie in El Cazador de la Bruja and Etie in Fire Emblem Engage, spanning both television anime and video game localization work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Trina Nishimura voice in My Hero Academia?
Trina Nishimura voices Kyoka Jiro, known by the hero name Earphone Jack, a member of Class 1-A whose earlobe-cord quirk doubles as a musical talent. It stands as one of her longest-running English dub commitments.
What is Trina Nishimura best known for?
Trina Nishimura is widely known in English dubbing for playing Mikasa Ackerman in Attack on Titan, a role that has become one of the signature credits of her career.
What other anime has Trina Nishimura voiced?
Beyond Attack on Titan, Nishimura has voiced Kurisu Makise in Steins;Gate and Francesca Lucchini in Strike Witches, two more standout credits from her television anime work.
What other dub roles has Trina Nishimura played?
Nishimura has also voiced Nadie in El Cazador de la Bruja and Etie in Fire Emblem Engage, spanning both television anime and video game localization work.
When did Trina Nishimura begin her voice acting career?
Trina Nishimura, born in 1983, has been active in voice acting since 2006. Her career spans My Hero Academia's Kyoka Jiro alongside major roles like Mikasa Ackerman in Attack on Titan.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the My Hero Academia anime series, manga, and official materials. My Hero Academia was created by Kohei Horikoshi, published by Shueisha, and animated by Bones. All rights to My Hero Academia and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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