Wendee Lee
Voice ActorWendee Lee is an American voice actress and ADR director, one of the most prolific figures in English anime dubbing, who voices the young ninja Moegi in Studio Pierrot's Naruto.
Naruto Role
In the English version of Naruto, Lee voices Moegi Kazamatsuri, one of the young Academy students who look up to Naruto and round out Konohamaru's mischievous trio. It is a modest role set against a career built largely on leading and supporting parts. The casting reflects her deep involvement with English adaptations of Japanese animation.
Career and Notable Roles
Lee has been a central figure in English anime since the 1980s, working as both a voice actress and an ADR director on a huge number of titles. Among her signature roles are Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop, the title character in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Yoruichi Shihoin in Bleach. Beyond performing she has directed and adapted scripts for many dubs, making her one of the most influential voices behind the English localization of anime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters does Wendee Lee voice?
In Naruto, Wendee Lee voices Moegi Kazamatsuri, one of the young Academy students who look up to Naruto and round out Konohamaru's mischievous trio.
What is Wendee Lee's most famous voice role?
Lee's signature role is Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop, a landmark part in the English dubbing of anime.
What other anime has Wendee Lee voiced characters in?
She also voices the title character in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Yoruichi Shihoin in Bleach.
Is Wendee Lee only a voice actress?
No, beyond performing she has worked as an ADR director, directing and adapting scripts for a huge number of English anime dubs.
When did Wendee Lee start her career in anime?
Lee has been a central figure in English anime since the 1980s, active in the industry since 1981.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Naruto anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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