Brina Palencia
Voice ActorBrina Palencia is an American voice actress with dozens of English-language anime dub credits, including the role of Minoru Mineta in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
In My Hero Academia's English dub, Palencia lends her voice to Minoru Mineta, the purple-haired member of Class 1-A whose quirk lets him launch sticky balls plucked from his own scalp. The casting fits her broader pattern of voicing comic-relief and eccentric supporting characters across long-running shonen and action series. Her performance became one of dozens of anime dub credits she built over a two-decade career.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond My Hero Academia, Palencia has built an extensive career voicing lead and supporting characters across the anime dubbing industry, including Tony Tony Chopper in One Piece, Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler, Holo in Spice and Wolf, and Touka Kirishima in Tokyo Ghoul. She has also appeared on screen, playing Sophia in the CW drama Star-Crossed with guest spots on The Walking Dead and Castle, and lent her voice to video games such as the Borderlands series and Fire Emblem Heroes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Brina Palencia voice?
Palencia has voiced dozens of anime characters, including Tony Tony Chopper in One Piece, Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler, Holo in Spice and Wolf, and Touka Kirishima in Tokyo Ghoul. In My Hero Academia, she plays Minoru Mineta.
What is Brina Palencia known for?
Beyond her anime dub work, Palencia is known for on-screen acting, playing Sophia in the CW drama Star-Crossed with guest spots on The Walking Dead and Castle. She has built an extensive career voicing lead and supporting anime characters over two decades.
Is Brina Palencia in MHA?
Yes, Palencia voices Minoru Mineta, the purple-haired member of Class 1-A whose quirk lets him launch sticky balls plucked from his own scalp. The casting fits her broader pattern of voicing comic-relief and eccentric supporting characters across long-running shonen and action series.
What video games has Brina Palencia voiced?
Palencia has lent her voice to video games including the Borderlands series and Fire Emblem Heroes.
How long has Brina Palencia been voice acting?
Palencia was born in 1984 and has been voice acting since 2004, building a two-decade career across the anime dubbing industry.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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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- Created byKohei Horikoshi
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byBones
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