Carrie Keranen
Voice ActorCarrie Keranen is an American actress, voice director, and producer whose anime dub work covers many leading roles. In the Naruto franchise she voices Pakura, a kunoichi of the Hidden Sand, in the English version of the Studio Pierrot series.
Naruto Role
Keranen provides the English voice of Pakura in Naruto: Shippuden, the Studio Pierrot adaptation of the manga's later arcs. Pakura is a former Hidden Sand ninja revived during the great war storyline, and Keranen's grounded, commanding tone suits the character's brief but memorable appearances. The role is one of many supporting parts she has voiced across English anime localizations.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond performing, Keranen also directs and produces English dubs and has worked as a production manager. Among her best-known characters are Satsuki Kiryuin from Kill la Kill, the warrior Casca in Berserk, the magical girl Mami Tomoe of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, and Misato Katsuragi in Netflix's rerelease of Neon Genesis Evangelion. She has also acted on camera, playing Piper Tate in an independent web series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Carrie Keranen voice?
Carrie Keranen voices Pakura in the English dub of Naruto: Shippuden. Pakura is a former Hidden Sand ninja who is revived during the series' great war storyline, and Keranen brings a grounded, commanding tone to her brief but memorable appearances.
What is Carrie Keranen best known for?
Outside Naruto, Keranen is best known for voicing Satsuki Kiryuin in Kill la Kill and the warrior Casca in Berserk. Both are prominent lead roles in their respective English dubs.
What other anime has Carrie Keranen been in?
Keranen also voices Mami Tomoe in Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Misato Katsuragi in Netflix's rerelease of Neon Genesis Evangelion. Both are widely recognized characters within their franchises.
What else does Carrie Keranen do besides voice acting?
Beyond performing, Keranen also works as a voice director and producer for English dubs, and she has experience as a production manager. She has acted on camera as well, playing Piper Tate in an independent web series.
When did Carrie Keranen start her career?
Carrie Keranen has been active in the industry since 2001. Her Pakura role in Naruto: Shippuden falls within a career of that length spanning both performing and behind-the-scenes production work.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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