Hiling in Ranking of Kings is voiced by Rina Satō in Japanese and Caitlin Glass in the English dub. Initially introduced as a strict and intimidating queen, Hiling gradually became one of the series’ most beloved characters thanks to her fierce devotion to her family and deeply compassionate nature. Both actresses received praise for balancing Hiling’s regal authority, emotional warmth, and dramatic intensity throughout the anime. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Japanese Voice Actor: Rina Satō

Date of Birth

May 2, 1981. (en.wikipedia.org)

About Rina

Rina Satō is a highly respected Japanese voice actress known for portraying strong, emotionally intelligent women across anime and games. Her portrayal of Hiling in Ranking of Kings showcased both commanding royal authority and deeply emotional maternal vulnerability. Satō’s performance helped transform Hiling from a seemingly harsh stepmother into one of the most emotionally admired characters in the series. (en.wikipedia.org)

Hometown

Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)

Career Highlights

Rina Satō has built a long and acclaimed career in anime voice acting with major roles in A Certain Scientific Railgun, Pretty Cure, My Hero Academia, and Bleach. Her role as Hiling highlighted her dramatic range and ability to portray emotionally layered maternal characters. Fans especially praised her emotionally intense scenes involving Bojji and Daida throughout the series.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Ranking of Kings — Hiling
  • A Certain Scientific Railgun — Mikoto Misaka
  • Bleach — Nanao Ise
  • My Hero Academia — Mandalay
  • Pretty Cure series — Multiple Roles
  • Sailor Moon Crystal — Rei Hino / Sailor Mars
  • Negima! — Negi Springfield
  • Working!! — Yachiyo Todoroki
  • Aria — Athena Glory

Video Games

  • Genshin Impact — Egeria-related promotional media
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Granblue Fantasy — Character Voices
  • Azur Lane — Character Voices
  • Arknights — Voice Roles
  • Persona Series — Additional Voices

Critical Reception

Rina Satō’s portrayal of Hiling received widespread praise for its emotional sincerity and dramatic power. Fans particularly highlighted her scenes protecting Bojji and her emotional confrontations involving Daida and Bosse. Many viewers credited Satō’s performance as a major reason why Hiling became one of the most unexpectedly beloved characters in Ranking of Kings.

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English Voice Actor: Caitlin Glass

Date of Birth

November 16, 1981.

About Caitlin

Caitlin Glass is an American voice actress, ADR director, and scriptwriter known for her extensive work in anime dubbing and video games. Her portrayal of Hiling in the English dub of Ranking of Kings earned praise for balancing the queen’s regal authority with her deep compassion and emotional vulnerability. Glass brought warmth and intensity to Hiling’s character arc, especially during the series’ most emotional family-focused moments. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

Washington, D.C., United States.

Career Highlights

Caitlin Glass has been one of the most recognizable voices in English anime dubbing for years, with major roles in Fullmetal Alchemist, Ouran High School Host Club, Attack on Titan, and My Hero Academia. Her performance as Hiling showcased her ability to portray emotionally layered maternal characters while maintaining a commanding royal presence. Beyond acting, she is also respected for her work as a director and adaptation writer in the anime industry.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Ranking of Kings — Hiling
  • Fullmetal Alchemist — Winry Rockbell
  • Ouran High School Host Club — Haruhi Fujioka
  • Attack on Titan — Petra Ral
  • My Hero Academia — Mina Ashido
  • Fruits Basket — Machi Kuragi
  • Fairy Tail — Evergreen
  • Black Butler — Mey-Rin
  • Soul Eater — Patricia Thompson
  • Case Closed — Young Conan Edogawa

Video Games

  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Borderlands 3 — Additional Voices
  • Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
  • Persona 4 Arena — Labrys
  • Dragon Ball Xenoverse — Additional Voices
  • Smite — Voice Roles

Critical Reception

Caitlin Glass’s portrayal of Hiling received strong praise from English dub viewers for emphasizing the character’s emotional sincerity and maternal devotion. Fans especially highlighted her emotional scenes involving Bojji and Daida, where her performance effectively conveyed Hiling’s fear, grief, and unconditional love for her family. Many viewers considered her performance one of the emotional highlights of the dub adaptation.

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