Kaguya in Cosmic Princess Kaguya is voiced by Yūko Natsuyoshi in the Japanese version and Jeannie Tirado in the English dub. The role demands an exceptional range, requiring each actress to portray a character who transitions rapidly from infant-like innocence to the vibrant energy of a teenage performer, all while carrying the otherworldly mystique of a being descended from the moon.
Yūko Natsuyoshi (Japanese Voice Actor)
About Yūko
Yūko Natsuyoshi is a Japanese voice actress who serves as one of the central pillars of Cosmic Princess Kaguya, taking on the title role of Kaguya in the film’s original Japanese cast. Her performance required a carefully calibrated vocal journey — beginning with soft, infant-like qualities imbued with a supernatural shimmer, before rapidly shifting into the lively, expressive register of a young girl eager to perform in the virtual world of Tsukuyomi.
According to analysis of her performance, Natsuyoshi navigated the challenge of making Kaguya’s rapid growth feel emotionally authentic. When Kaguya is still very young, she employed a high-pitched, clear voice filled with curiosity and innocence, hinting that this is no ordinary child but a celestial being from the moon. As the character matures to an age comparable to her co-lead Iroha, Natsuyoshi’s vocal delivery correspondingly evolves, demonstrating the precise control that professional voice acting demands.
Natsuyoshi’s casting as Kaguya places her at the heart of a high-profile Netflix anime feature directed by Shingo Yamashita, a production helmed by Studio Colorido and Studio Chromato. Alongside Anna Nagase and Saori Hayami, she forms the core voice trio of the film, making this one of the most prominent roles of her career to date.
Career Highlights
- Kaguya – Cosmic Princess Kaguya (2026)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Selected, Chronological Highlights)
- Kaguya – Cosmic Princess Kaguya (2026)
Critical Reception
Natsuyoshi’s performance as Kaguya has been noted for its layered vocal approach, with commentary highlighting her ability to shift convincingly across distinct phases of the character’s growth within a single film. The dual nature of Kaguya — innocent newcomer and mysterious lunar being — demanded a performance that balanced warmth with an underlying sense of the supernatural, a challenge observers have noted she meets with commendable precision. For more on the film, readers can consult its listing on Anime News Network.
Jeannie Tirado (English Voice Actor)
About Jeannie
Jeannie Tirado is an LA-based voice actress and musician who has built a substantial career across anime, video games, and commercial voice work. Raised in Orlando, Florida, she received classical training in both piano and voice from an early age. She began her professional career recording album vocals in 2009, transitioned into commercial voice-over work in 2012, and by 2014 had moved fully into animation and anime dubbing — a field in which she has remained prolific ever since. She is represented by Vox, Inc. in Los Angeles.
Tirado is widely recognized for an impressive range of characters across major franchises. Among her best-known roles are Kujou Sara in Genshin Impact, Byleth in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Android 21 in Dragon Ball FighterZ, Rose Winters in Resident Evil: Village, and Lana Lang in My Adventures with Superman. Her voice work spans action leads, morally complex antagonists, and emotionally resonant supporting characters, demonstrating a versatility that has made her a consistently sought-after presence in English dubbing studios.
Her casting as Kaguya in Cosmic Princess Kaguya represents one of her most prominent anime film roles to date, requiring her to bring the same vocal adaptability that Yūko Natsuyoshi demonstrated in the original Japanese — capturing both the ethereal strangeness and the bright, performance-driven energy that define the character across the film’s runtime.
Hometown
Orlando, Florida, USA
Career Highlights
- Kaguya – Cosmic Princess Kaguya (2026)
- Green Lantern / Jessica Cruz – Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One (2023)
- Gabriela / Teacher – Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire (2019)
- Koala – One Piece Film: Gold (2016)
- Ceci – You’ve Got This (2020)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Voice Acting)
- Koala – One Piece Film: Gold (2016)
- Green Lantern / Jessica Cruz – Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One (2023)
- Kaguya – Cosmic Princess Kaguya (2026)
Other Film & Voice Work (Selected)
- Gabriela / Teacher – Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire (2019)
- Ceci – You’ve Got This (2020)
- Cynthia – Tellstones: King’s Gambit (2020)
Critical Reception
Tirado’s casting as Kaguya in the English dub has been welcomed by fans familiar with her extensive body of work. Her demonstrated ability to voice characters with emotional depth and otherworldly qualities — as seen in roles like Android 21 and Rose Winters — positions her well for a character who must feel simultaneously warm and mythically distant. The English dub of Cosmic Princess Kaguya was produced by VSI Los Angeles under voice director Gavin Harrison. Further coverage of the film’s English cast can be found on Anime News Network.
