Kurumi in Lycoris Recoil is voiced by Misaki Kuno in Japanese and Jenny Yokobori in the English dub. As the genius hacker of LycoReco, Kurumi became a fan-favorite character thanks to her playful personality, sharp intelligence, and surprisingly emotional backstory. Both actresses brought energetic charm and emotional warmth to the role while balancing Kurumi’s comedic antics with her more vulnerable moments. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Japanese Voice Actor: Misaki Kuno

Date of Birth

January 19, 1993. (en.wikipedia.org)

About Misaki

Misaki Kuno is a Japanese voice actress widely recognized for her distinctive high-pitched voice and energetic performances. Her portrayal of Kurumi in Lycoris Recoil highlighted both her comedic timing and her ability to deliver emotionally sincere performances beneath eccentric character quirks. Kuno’s expressive acting helped make Kurumi one of the most entertaining members of the LycoReco cast. (en.wikipedia.org)

Hometown

Tokyo, Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)

Career Highlights

Misaki Kuno has voiced numerous memorable anime characters across fantasy, action, and comedy series. Beyond Lycoris Recoil, she is widely known for roles in The Seven Deadly Sins, Made in Abyss, 86 Eighty-Six, and Summer Time Rendering. Her work as Kurumi showcased her ability to blend chaotic humor with heartfelt emotional delivery.

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • Lycoris Recoil — Kurumi
  • The Seven Deadly Sins — Hawk
  • Made in Abyss — Faputa
  • 86 Eighty-Six — Frederica Rosenfort
  • Summer Time Rendering — Hizuru’s younger self
  • World Trigger — Lily
  • Nanbaka — Nico (young)
  • Buddy Daddies — Miri Unasaka
  • Dragon Goes House-Hunting — Pipi

Video Games

  • Genshin Impact — Klee
  • Granblue Fantasy — Character Voices
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Arknights — Voice Roles
  • Blue Archive — Character Voices
  • Honkai Impact 3rd — Additional Voices

Critical Reception

Misaki Kuno’s portrayal of Kurumi received widespread praise for balancing comedy and emotional sincerity. Fans especially appreciated her fast-paced comedic delivery and the warmth she brought to Kurumi’s interactions with Chisato and Takina. Her performance became one of the standout comedic elements of Lycoris Recoil while still maintaining emotional depth during the character’s more serious moments.

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English Voice Actor: Jenny Yokobori

Date of Birth

Jenny Yokobori’s exact birth date has not been publicly documented.

About Jenny

Jenny Yokobori is an American voice actress known for energetic and emotionally expressive performances in anime and video games. Her portrayal of Kurumi in the English dub of Lycoris Recoil earned praise for capturing the character’s chaotic humor, intelligence, and hidden emotional vulnerability. Yokobori’s lively delivery helped make Kurumi one of the standout comedic characters in the English adaptation. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

United States.

Career Highlights

Jenny Yokobori gained major recognition through high-profile roles in anime, games, and major RPG franchises. Beyond Lycoris Recoil, she is widely known for voicing Yoimiya in Genshin Impact and Kuromi in recent Hello Kitty productions. Her role as Kurumi showcased her comedic timing and ability to switch naturally between playful banter and emotionally grounded scenes.

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • Lycoris Recoil — Kurumi
  • The Prince of Tennis II — Additional Voices
  • Blue Period — Additional Voices
  • Komi Can’t Communicate — Additional Voices
  • Shenmue the Animation — Additional Voices
  • The Detective Is Already Dead — Additional Voices

Video Games

  • Genshin Impact — Yoimiya
  • Dislyte — Character Voices
  • SMITE — Additional Voices
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Cookie Run: Kingdom — Character Voices
  • Hello Kitty Island Adventure — Kuromi

Critical Reception

Jenny Yokobori’s portrayal of Kurumi received strong praise from English dub viewers for preserving the character’s playful energy while still delivering emotional sincerity during more serious scenes. Fans especially appreciated her comedic chemistry with the rest of the LycoReco cast and her fast-paced delivery during Kurumi’s hacker-focused scenes. Many viewers considered her performance one of the highlights of the dub.

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