Mai Zenin, the younger twin sister of Maki Zenin and a student at Kyoto Jujutsu High in Jujutsu Kaisen, is voiced by Marina Inoue in the original Japanese version and Laura Post in the English dub. Both actresses bring depth to Mai’s complex personality, portraying her bitterness, vulnerability, and emotional struggles within the Zenin clan.

JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (MARINA INOUE)

Date of Birth

January 20, 1985.

About Marina

Marina Inoue (井上 麻里奈) is a highly acclaimed Japanese voice actress and narrator known for voicing strong, determined, and emotionally nuanced characters. Since her debut in the mid-2000s, she has become one of the most recognizable voices in anime.

In Jujutsu Kaisen, Inoue voices Mai Zenin, delivering a performance that captures the character’s resentment, insecurities, and hidden affection for her twin sister Maki. Her portrayal adds emotional weight to one of the series’ most tragic character arcs.

Hometown

Tokyo, Japan.

Career Highlights

Some of Marina Inoue’s most notable roles include:

  • Mai Zenin — Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Armin Arlert — Attack on Titan
  • Yoko Littner — Gurren Lagann
  • Momo Yaoyorozu — My Hero Academia
  • Tōka Yatogami — Date A Live
  • Sodachi Oikura — Monogatari Series
  • Kana Minami — Minami-ke
  • Nao Midorikawa — Smile PreCure!

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • Jujutsu Kaisen — Mai Zenin
  • Attack on Titan — Armin Arlert
  • My Hero Academia — Momo Yaoyorozu
  • Gurren Lagann — Yoko Littner
  • Date A Live — Tōka Yatogami
  • Minami-ke — Kana Minami
  • Smile PreCure! — Nao Midorikawa
  • The Seven Deadly Sins — Jericho

Anime Films

  • Jujutsu Kaisen 0 — Mai Zenin
  • Attack on Titan film compilations — Armin Arlert
  • Gurren Lagann The Movie series — Yoko Littner
  • Various franchise films connected to her television anime roles.

Video Games

  • Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash — Mai Zenin
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Characters
  • Granblue Fantasy — Various Characters
  • Numerous anime and mobile game adaptations featuring her recurring roles.

Critical Reception

Marina Inoue’s portrayal of Mai Zenin has been praised for conveying the character’s emotional complexity. Fans frequently point to her ability to balance Mai’s harsh exterior with moments of vulnerability, particularly during the Zenin clan storyline.

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ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (LAURA POST)

Date of Birth

Laura Post’s full date of birth is not publicly documented through major official biographies and industry databases.

About Laura

Laura Post is an American voice actress, ADR director, and casting professional known for her work in anime, animation, and video games. Over the years, she has become one of the most recognizable voices in the industry, earning acclaim for portraying strong, intelligent, and emotionally layered characters.

In the English dub of Jujutsu Kaisen, Post voices Mai Zenin, bringing a sharp edge and emotional depth to the younger Zenin twin. Her performance captures Mai’s bitterness, insecurity, and hidden vulnerability, helping audiences understand the complex relationship between Mai and Maki throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

Publicly verified information regarding Laura Post’s hometown has not been widely documented in official sources.

Career Highlights

Some of Laura Post’s most notable roles include:

  • Mai Zenin — Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Kasumi Yoshizawa / Sumire Yoshizawa — Persona 5 Royal
  • Ragyo Kiryuin — Kill la Kill
  • Rosalina — Super Mario franchise
  • Ahri — League of Legends
  • Yelan — Genshin Impact
  • Catherine — Fire Emblem: Three Houses
  • Queen Azshara — World of Warcraft (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Full Current Filmography

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

Anime Series

  • Jujutsu Kaisen — Mai Zenin
  • Kill la Kill — Ragyo Kiryuin
  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean — Miu Miu
  • The Seven Deadly Sins — Guila
  • One-Punch Man — Lin Lin
  • Edens Zero — Mother
  • Tiger & Bunny 2 — Supporting Roles

Animated Series

  • Marvel’s Avengers Assemble — Various Roles
  • Lego Friends — Various Roles
  • Multiple animated television and streaming productions

Video Games

  • Persona 5 Royal — Kasumi Yoshizawa / Sumire Yoshizawa
  • Genshin Impact — Yelan
  • League of Legends — Ahri
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder — Rosalina
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — Rosalina
  • Fire Emblem: Three Houses — Catherine
  • World of Warcraft — Queen Azshara
  • Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash — Mai Zenin
  • Persona 3 Reload — Supporting Roles
  • Granblue Fantasy: Relink — Supporting Roles

Critical Reception

Laura Post is widely praised for her ability to portray complex female characters with both strength and emotional nuance. Her performance as Mai Zenin has been well received by Jujutsu Kaisen fans, particularly during the Zenin clan storyline, where she effectively conveys the character’s inner pain, resentment, and tragic relationship with Maki. Many viewers consider her portrayal one of the standout supporting performances in the English dub. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

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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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