Alicyn Packard
Voice ActorA former stand-up comedian turned voice actress from the United States, Alicyn Packard provides the English-dub voice of Black Maria in One Piece.
One Piece Role
In the English dub of One Piece, Packard voices Black Maria, an antagonist aligned with the Big Mom Pirates who is introduced during the Whole Cake Island arc. The part fits within her broader pattern of playing commanding or villainous supporting characters across long-running animated series. Her casting is part of the wider English-language talent pool that studios draw on to fill out the sprawling supporting cast of Toei Animation's One Piece.
Career and Notable Roles
Packard's career centers on children's television and video games, with credits including The Mr. Men Show, Olivia, The Tom and Jerry Show, and the Sprout series Space Racers and The Extraordinary Adventures of Poppy Cat, for which she also wrote an episode. She later voiced Jibanyan in Yo-kai Watch, and her video game roles span a female blood elf in World of Warcraft plus parts in Star Ocean: The First Departure and Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment. A former stand-up comedian, she picked up a Voice Arts Award nomination in 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
What antagonist role does Alicyn Packard play in One Piece?
Packard voices Black Maria, an antagonist aligned with the Big Mom Pirates who is introduced during the Whole Cake Island arc in the English dub of One Piece. The part fits within her broader pattern of playing commanding or villainous supporting characters across long-running animated series.
Who is Alicyn Packard?
Alicyn Packard is an American voice actress and former stand-up comedian who has worked in children's television and video games since 1997. Her comedy background informs the commanding and villainous supporting characters she often plays.
How did Alicyn Packard become known in the voice acting industry?
Packard built her early reputation on children's television shows including The Mr. Men Show, Olivia, and The Tom and Jerry Show. Her work later earned her a Voice Arts Award nomination in 2014.
What video game characters has Alicyn Packard voiced?
In video games, Packard voiced a female blood elf character in World of Warcraft. She has also taken on roles in Star Ocean: The First Departure and Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment.
Has Alicyn Packard written for any shows she's worked on?
Packard wrote an episode of The Extraordinary Adventures of Poppy Cat, one of the Sprout series she contributed to alongside Space Racers. Her involvement went beyond performing to include writing for children's programming.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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