Android 18, one of the most popular characters in the Dragon Ball franchise, is voiced by Miki Itō in the original Japanese version and Meredith McCoy in the English dub. Since her debut during the Android Saga in Dragon Ball Z, both actresses have become closely associated with the character, voicing Android 18 across anime series, films, and video games.
Japanese Voice Actor: Miki Itō
Date of Birth
October 21, 1962.
About Miki
Miki Itō is a veteran Japanese voice actress and narrator affiliated with Office Osawa. She has enjoyed a successful career since the 1980s and is widely recognized for voicing strong, intelligent, and memorable female characters across anime and gaming.
For Dragon Ball, Itō is best known as Android 18, a role she has played since the character’s introduction in Dragon Ball Z. Her cool, confident delivery helped define Android 18’s personality, balancing the character’s sharp wit, intimidating presence, and later her more caring role as Krillin’s wife and Marron’s mother.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan.
Career Highlights
Some of Miki Itō’s most notable roles include:
- Android 18 — Dragon Ball franchise
- Taiga Fujimura — Fate/stay night
- Sonomi Daidouji — Cardcaptor Sakura
- Miyo Takano — Higurashi When They Cry
- Eva Ushiromiya — Umineko: When They Cry
- Mine Fujiko (selected productions) — Lupin III franchise
Full Current Filmography
The following list highlights major documented anime roles and is not intended to be a complete record of every credit.
Television Anime
1992
- Dragon Ball Z — Android 18
1998
- Cardcaptor Sakura — Sonomi Daidouji
2006
- Fate/stay night — Taiga Fujimura
2006
- Higurashi When They Cry — Miyo Takano
2009
- Umineko: When They Cry — Eva Ushiromiya
2015
- Dragon Ball Super — Android 18
2024
- Dragon Ball Daima — Android 18
Anime Films
2013
- Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods — Android 18
2015
- Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ — Android 18
2022
- Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero — Android 18
Critical Reception
Miki Itō’s portrayal of Android 18 is widely praised for its calm confidence and understated charisma. Fans frequently credit her performance with helping transform Android 18 from a formidable antagonist into one of the franchise’s most beloved supporting characters. More than three decades after the character’s debut, Itō remains the definitive Japanese voice of Android 18.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Android 18 (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Dragon-Ball/Android-18/)
- Miki Itō Biography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miki_It%C5%8D)
- Dragon Ball Voice Actors List (https://dragonball.neoseeker.com/wiki/Voice_Actors)
- Meet The Voice Actors – Android 18 (https://meetthevoiceactors.com/animations/dragon-ball-super-super-hero/android-18-3/)
English Voice Actor: Meredith McCoy
Date of Birth
Meredith McCoy’s exact date of birth is not publicly documented in reliable official sources.
About Meredith
Meredith McCoy is an American voice actress best known for her long-running role as Android 18 in the Dragon Ball franchise. Since taking over the role during Funimation’s English dub of Dragon Ball Z, McCoy has become the definitive English voice of Android 18 across anime series, movies, and video games.
Her portrayal captures Android 18’s trademark confidence, sarcasm, intelligence, and emotional growth. From her debut as a powerful Android antagonist to her later life as Krillin’s wife and a devoted mother, McCoy has consistently delivered a performance that resonates with Dragon Ball fans around the world.
Hometown
Meredith McCoy’s hometown has not been publicly documented in official biographies.
Career Highlights
Some of Meredith McCoy’s most notable roles include:
- Android 18 — Dragon Ball franchise
- Launch (selected productions) — Dragon Ball
- Marron (selected productions) — Dragon Ball
- Ayla Ranzz — Yu Yu Hakusho
- Additional Voices — Numerous Funimation anime productions
While McCoy is primarily known for Android 18, her decades-long association with the character has made her one of the most recognizable voices in the Dragon Ball English dub cast.
Full Current Filmography
The following list highlights major documented credits related to Android 18 and notable anime appearances and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
1999–2003
- Dragon Ball Z — Android 18
2005–2007
- Dragon Ball GT — Android 18
2009–2015
- Dragon Ball Z Kai — Android 18
2015–2018
- Dragon Ball Super — Android 18
2024
- Dragon Ball Daima — Android 18
Anime Films
2013
- Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods — Android 18
2015
- Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ — Android 18
2018
- Dragon Ball Super: Broly — Android 18
2022
- Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero — Android 18
Video Games
Dragon Ball Games
- Dragon Ball FighterZ — Android 18
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse — Android 18
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 — Android 18
- Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot — Android 18
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO — Android 18
- Numerous additional Dragon Ball video game releases
Critical Reception
Meredith McCoy’s portrayal of Android 18 is widely praised among English-speaking Dragon Ball fans. Her performance captures the character’s cool demeanor and dry humor while also highlighting her softer side in later story arcs.
Many fans consider McCoy’s interpretation essential to Android 18’s popularity in North America. Her ability to balance toughness, wit, and emotional warmth has helped make Android 18 one of the most beloved female characters in the franchise.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Android 18 (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Dragon-Ball/Android-18/)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Meredith McCoy (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Meredith-McCoy/)
- Dragon Ball Wiki – Android 18 (https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Android_18)
- IMDb Profile – Meredith McCoy (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0566885/)
Social Media
No verified public social media accounts or official personal website for Meredith McCoy could be confirmed from reliable public sources at the time of writing.
