Kathleen Delaney
Voice ActorKathleen Delaney is an American stage and voice actress who voiced Hina in the original 4Kids English dub of One Piece, as well as Mai Valentine in Yu-Gi-Oh! and, separately, Rouge in Sonic X.
One Piece Role
Delaney voiced Hina, a Marine officer, in the original 4Kids English dub of One Piece, one of several anime heroines and antagonists she took on during that era of Saturday-morning animation dubbing.
Career and Notable Roles
Delaney is also recognized as Mai Valentine in the uncut English version of Yu-Gi-Oh! and as Rouge the Bat in Sonic X and its related video games, a part she held until being replaced by Karen Strassman in 2010. Alongside voice work she has built a career on the Broadway stage as an actress, dancer, and playwright.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathleen Delaney famous for?
Kathleen Delaney is known for voicing Hina, a Marine officer, in the original 4Kids English dub of One Piece, one of several anime heroines and antagonists she portrayed during that era of Saturday-morning animation dubbing.
Who voiced Rouge the Bat in the Sonic games?
Kathleen Delaney voiced Rouge the Bat in Sonic X and its related video games, a role she held until being replaced by Karen Strassman in 2010.
What other anime role is Kathleen Delaney known for?
Delaney is also recognized as Mai Valentine in the uncut English version of Yu-Gi-Oh!, another prominent dub role from the same period of her career.
Does Kathleen Delaney work outside of voice acting?
Alongside her voice work, Delaney has built a career on the Broadway stage as an actress, dancer, and playwright.
When did Kathleen Delaney start her voice acting career?
Delaney's voice acting career dates to 2002, and she was born in 1965, making her roughly 37 at the time she began that career. She is American, a nationality reflected across her body of anime dubbing and stage work.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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