Clarine Harp
Voice ActorAn American voice performer, Clarine Harp has also directed anime dubs and worked in Funimation's production departments; in the English dub of One Piece, she voices Banchina.
One Piece Role
In the English dub of One Piece, Harp voices Banchina, a character who appears in the Fishman Island arc's flashback sequences as a slave freed during Fisher Tiger's raid on Mary Geoise and who is later revealed to be Coby's mother. It is a supporting but emotionally significant part within the arc's backstory.
Career and Notable Roles
Away from the microphone, Harp has spent much of her career in Funimation's Blu-ray, DVD, and video production departments, working the technical side of anime releases alongside her performing work. Voicing Hibari Ginza for Speed Grapher's 2006-2007 release brought her an ADR "Actress of the Month" honor for October 2006, and she is also the real-life inspiration behind Aubrey Chorde, a character in her friend R.K. Milholland's webcomic Something Positive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Clarine Harp voice in One Piece?
In the English dub of One Piece, Harp voices Banchina, a character who appears in the Fishman Island arc's flashback sequences as a slave freed during Fisher Tiger's raid on Mary Geoise. Banchina is later revealed to be Coby's mother.
Who is Clarine Harp?
Clarine Harp is an American voice performer born in 1978 who has also directed anime dubs. Her career spans both performing and directing within English-language anime production.
What did Clarine Harp do behind the scenes at Funimation?
Away from the microphone, Harp spent much of her career in Funimation's Blu-ray, DVD, and video production departments. This technical side of anime releases ran alongside her performing work.
What award has Clarine Harp received for voice acting?
Voicing Hibari Ginza for Speed Grapher's 2006-2007 release brought Harp an ADR Actress of the Month honor for October 2006. It stands as a recognized highlight of her performing career.
Is Clarine Harp connected to any other creative works?
Harp is the real-life inspiration behind Aubrey Chorde, a character in her friend R.K. Milholland's webcomic Something Positive. It is a connection outside her voice acting and production work.
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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:
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- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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