Erica Lindbeck
Voice ActorErica Lindbeck is an American voice actress born in 1992 who provides the voice of Ritsuko Akagi in the Netflix English dub of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Lindbeck voices Ritsuko Akagi, the head scientist overseeing NERV's MAGI supercomputer system, in the 2019 Netflix redub of Neon Genesis Evangelion and its film counterparts. Ritsuko is one of the show's key adult characters, tied closely to both Gendo Ikari's schemes and Misato Katsuragi's personal history. Lindbeck's casting was part of the new voice direction Khara sought for the redub, distinct from earlier English versions of the character.
Career and Notable Roles
Lindbeck is widely known as the third English-language voice of Barbie, taking over the role from Kelly Sheridan in 2015 before handing it to America Young a few years later. She also voices Loona in the adult animated series Helluva Boss, and has built a long list of additional anime and video game credits over her career.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters did Erica Lindbeck voice?
Lindbeck voices Loona in the adult animated series Helluva Boss. She has also built a long list of additional anime and video game credits over her career.
What is Erica Lindbeck best known for?
Lindbeck is widely known as the third English-language voice of Barbie, taking over the role from Kelly Sheridan in 2015 before handing it to America Young a few years later. It's one of her most prominent and long-running voice roles.
Who does Erica Lindbeck voice in Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Erica Lindbeck voices Ritsuko Akagi, the head scientist overseeing NERV's MAGI supercomputer system, in the 2019 Netflix redub of Neon Genesis Evangelion and its film counterparts. Ritsuko is one of the show's key adult characters, tied closely to both Gendo Ikari's schemes and Misato Katsuragi's personal history.
When did Erica Lindbeck start voice acting?
Erica Lindbeck was born in 1992 and has been active as a voice actress since 2014. She is American and has built her career largely in anime and video game dubbing.
Why was Erica Lindbeck cast in the Netflix redub of Evangelion?
Lindbeck's casting as Ritsuko Akagi was part of the new voice direction that Khara sought for the 2019 Netflix redub of Neon Genesis Evangelion, distinct from earlier English versions of the character. The redub aimed for a fresh interpretation across its adult cast.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series, manga, and official materials. Neon Genesis Evangelion was created by Hideaki Anno, published by Kadokawa, and animated by khara and Gainax. All rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Animated bykhara
- Animated byGainax
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