Himeno in Chainsaw Man is voiced by Mariya Ise in Japanese and Katelyn Barr in the English dub. As one of Public Safety’s most emotionally complex Devil Hunters, Himeno became a fan-favorite thanks to her mature personality, emotional vulnerability, and tragic storyline. Both actresses received praise for balancing Himeno’s confident exterior with the deep emotional exhaustion and compassion hidden beneath the surface. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Japanese Voice Actor: Mariya Ise

Date of Birth

September 25, 1988. (en.wikipedia.org)

About Mariya

Mariya Ise is a Japanese voice actress known for emotionally intense and versatile performances across anime and games. Her portrayal of Himeno in Chainsaw Man captured the character’s flirtatious confidence, emotional weariness, and underlying kindness toward Aki and Denji. Ise’s nuanced performance helped make Himeno one of the anime’s most emotionally impactful characters despite her relatively limited screen time. (en.wikipedia.org)

Hometown

Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)

Career Highlights

Mariya Ise has voiced numerous major anime characters ranging from energetic protagonists to emotionally darker roles. Beyond Chainsaw Man, she is widely recognized for performances in Hunter × Hunter, Made in Abyss, Pokémon, and The Promised Neverland. Her role as Himeno showcased her ability to portray emotionally layered adult characters with realism and vulnerability.

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • Chainsaw Man — Himeno
  • Hunter × Hunter — Killua Zoldyck
  • Made in Abyss — Reg
  • The Promised Neverland — Ray
  • Pokémon XY — Eureka/Bonnie
  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Foo Fighters
  • Fate/Grand Order — Additional Voices
  • Tiger & Bunny — Dragon Kid

Video Games

  • Chainsaw Man promotional media — Himeno
  • Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
  • Granblue Fantasy — Character Voices
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Arknights — Voice Roles
  • Persona Series — Additional Voices

Critical Reception

Mariya Ise’s portrayal of Himeno received widespread praise for its emotional maturity and realism. Fans especially highlighted her quieter scenes with Aki, where subtle vocal delivery conveyed exhaustion, affection, and emotional vulnerability. Many viewers considered her performance one of the emotional highlights of the Chainsaw Man anime adaptation.

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English Voice Actor: Katelyn Barr

Date of Birth

November 14, 1987.

About Katelyn

Katelyn Barr is an American voice actress, ADR director, and scriptwriter known for emotionally expressive performances in anime and video games. Her portrayal of Himeno in the English dub of Chainsaw Man received widespread praise for capturing the character’s confidence, emotional exhaustion, flirtatious humor, and underlying vulnerability. Barr’s mature and emotionally grounded performance helped make Himeno one of the standout supporting characters in the English adaptation. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

United States.

Career Highlights

Katelyn Barr became widely recognized through major anime roles in My Hero Academia, One Piece, Fairy Tail, and Chainsaw Man. Her role as Himeno showcased her ability to portray emotionally layered adult characters balancing humor, trauma, and compassion. Fans especially praised her chemistry with the English voices of Aki and Denji during the anime’s quieter emotional moments.

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • Chainsaw Man — Himeno
  • My Hero Academia — Midnight
  • One Piece — Monkey D. Luffy (young)
  • Fairy Tail — Cana Alberona
  • The Rising of the Shield Hero — Additional Voices
  • Fire Force — Additional Voices
  • Black Clover — Additional Voices
  • Dr. Stone — Additional Voices

Video Games

  • Chainsaw Man promotional media — Himeno
  • Borderlands 3 — Additional Voices
  • SMITE — Voice Roles
  • Paladins — Additional Voices
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Dislyte — Character Voices

Critical Reception

Katelyn Barr’s portrayal of Himeno received strong praise from English dub viewers for balancing emotional realism with playful charisma. Fans especially highlighted her emotionally intense scenes involving Aki and the Katana Man arc, where Barr effectively conveyed Himeno’s fear, affection, and emotional exhaustion. Many viewers considered her performance one of the emotional highlights of the Chainsaw Man English dub.

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Limarc Ambalina is the founder of Japan Bound, a website covering all things Japan — from travel and culture to anime, manga, and pop culture. He is also the Director of Content at ISNation and the former VP of Editorial at HackerNoon. Based in Japan, he has been writing about Japanese life and entertainment since 2019, growing the site to over 2.4 million views.

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