In Blue Box, Hina Chono is voiced by Sakura Ayane in the Japanese version. In the English dub, Hina is voiced by Kayli Mills.

Japanese Voice Actor: Sakura Ayane

Date of Birth

Sakura Ayane was born on January 29, 1994.

About Sakura

Sakura Ayane is a highly accomplished Japanese voice actress affiliated with Aoni Production, widely regarded as one of the most versatile and expressive performers of her generation. She is known for her ability to portray a wide spectrum of characters, ranging from energetic and playful heroines to emotionally complex and introspective roles.

Her vocal style is particularly effective in roles that require rapid emotional shifts—something that fits Hina Chono perfectly. Hina is a lively, expressive character whose feelings often fluctuate between humor, jealousy, and vulnerability. Ayane’s strength in balancing comedic timing with emotional sincerity makes her especially well-suited for the role.

Hometown

Sakura Ayane is from Tokyo, Japan.

Career Highlights

Sakura Ayane has an extensive and high-profile career, including:

  • Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia — one of her most globally recognized roles
  • Yotsuba Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets
  • Iroha Isshiki in My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
  • Gabi Braun in Attack on Titan: The Final Season
  • Nao Tomori in Charlotte
  • Hina Chono in Blue Box

Her role as Ochaco Uraraka significantly elevated her international profile, while performances like Gabi Braun demonstrated her ability to handle intense, dramatic material.

Full Current Filmography

The following reflects documented credits from major databases such as Anime News Network and agency listings. This is a representative but not fully exhaustive filmography due to the size of her career.

Anime (Selected Notable Roles, Chronological Where Available)

  • Psycho-Pass 2 (2014) — Mika Shimotsuki
  • Is the Order a Rabbit? (2014–) — Cocoa Hoto
  • Charlotte (2015) — Nao Tomori
  • My Hero Academia (2016–) — Ochaco Uraraka
  • My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU (2015–2020) — Iroha Isshiki
  • The Quintessential Quintuplets (2019–2023) — Yotsuba Nakano
  • Attack on Titan: The Final Season (2020–2023) — Gabi Braun
  • Blue Box (2026) — Hina Chono

Video Games

  • Genshin Impact — Yae Miko (Japanese voice)
  • Azur Lane — various characters

Other Media

  • Radio shows, music projects, and character songs tied to major anime franchises

Critical Reception

Sakura Ayane is widely praised for her range, emotional expressiveness, and strong character interpretation.

Critics and fans frequently recognize her as one of the most dynamic voice actresses in modern anime, capable of elevating both comedic and dramatic material.

Social Media

X: @AyaneSakura (https://x.com/AyaneSakura)

English Voice Actor: Kayli Mills

Date of Birth

Kayli Mills was born on December 10, 1994.

About Kayli

Kayli Mills is an American voice actress known for her work in anime dubbing, video games, and animation, with a strong reputation for portraying emotionally expressive, spirited, and sometimes dramatic female characters. Since entering the industry in the mid-2010s, she has become a prominent voice in English dubs, particularly through collaborations with Crunchyroll and Bang Zoom! Entertainment.

Mills is especially skilled at capturing characters with high emotional intensity and layered personalities, making her a natural fit for Hina Chono in Blue Box. Hina is lively, outspoken, and emotionally complex—often shifting between humor, affection, and vulnerability. Mills’ ability to convey rapid emotional transitions while maintaining authenticity aligns closely with Hina’s character arc.

Hometown

Kayli Mills is from Los Angeles, California, USA.

Career Highlights

Some of Kayli Mills’ most notable roles include:

  • Emilia in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
  • Raphtalia in The Rising of the Shield Hero
  • Alice Zuberg in Sword Art Online: Alicization
  • Clara Valac in Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun
  • Keqing in Genshin Impact
  • Hina Chono in Blue Box

Her performances as Emilia and Raphtalia are particularly well known, both requiring a balance of emotional vulnerability and inner strength.

Full Current Filmography

The following reflects documented credits from major databases such as Anime News Network and official production listings. This is a representative but not fully exhaustive filmography.

Anime (Selected Notable Roles)

  • Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (2016–) — Emilia
  • Sword Art Online: Alicization (2018–2020) — Alice Zuberg
  • The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019–) — Raphtalia
  • Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun (2019–) — Clara Valac
  • Blue Box (2026) — Hina Chono

Video Games

  • Genshin Impact — Keqing
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — various characters
  • Nier Re[in]carnation — Fio
  • Additional roles across anime-style and RPG titles

Other Media

  • Voice work in animation, commercials, and streaming projects across multiple studios

Critical Reception

Kayli Mills has received strong praise for her emotionally driven performances, particularly in fantasy and drama-heavy series.

Across fan communities, Mills is often recognized for bringing intensity and sincerity to her roles, making her particularly effective in emotionally complex characters like Hina Chono.

Social Media

X: @KayliMills (https://x.com/KayliMills)
Instagram: @kaylimills (https://www.instagram.com/kaylimills/)

Published by Limarc Ambalina

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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