Mirajane Strauss in Fairy Tail is voiced by Ryōko Ono in the Japanese version and Monica Rial in the English dub. Both actresses bring warmth and quiet strength to Mirajane’s dual nature as the guild’s gentle, motherly barmaid and her fearsome demonic alter ego, capturing the contrast that makes the character so memorable across the series.
Ryōko Ono (Japanese Voice Actress)
Date of Birth
June 22, 1977
About Ryōko
Ryōko Ono (小野 涼子) is a Japanese voice actress born in Yokohama, Japan. She is affiliated with Power Rise and has built a steady career across anime, video games, and visual novels since the mid-2000s. She is perhaps best known internationally as the voice of Mirajane Strauss in Fairy Tail, a role she has reprised consistently across the entire franchise — from the original 2009 TV series through to the 2024 sequel series Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest and the Fairy Tail 2 video game.
Ono’s vocal quality lends itself naturally to characters who balance softness with underlying resolve. Her portrayal of Mirajane — sweet and composed in her everyday demeanor, yet capable of conveying genuine menace when the character’s demonic powers emerge — has been a consistent presence throughout the long-running franchise. She also operates under the pseudonyms Nazuna Gogyō (五行 なずな) and Rikka Kitami (北見 六花) for select adult-oriented works.
Beyond Fairy Tail, Ono has demonstrated versatility across a range of genres and platforms, voicing characters in action anime, dating simulations, and mobile games. Her career highlights include notable roles in Smile Pretty Cure!, Yosuga no Sora, and Arknights, among others.
Hometown
Yokohama, Japan
Career Highlights
- Mirajane Strauss – Fairy Tail
- Namie Sasaki – Smile Pretty Cure!
- Kazuha Migiwa – Yosuga no Sora
- Robin – Arknights
- Königsberg, Karlsruhe, Köln and Leipzig – Azur Lane
- Nanami – Digimon Data Squad
- Sasara Kusugawa – To Heart
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Selected, Chronological Highlights)
- (2007) Aoi – Witchblade
- (2008) Anna Yoshida – Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens
- (2009) Mirajane Strauss / Mirajane (Edolas) / Angelica / Lullaby – Fairy Tail
- (2010) Ringo’s Mother – Okami-san and Her Seven Companions
- (2010) Iliya Arkadia – Sound of the Sky
- (2011) Mirajane Strauss – Fairy Tail OVA
- (2014) Nao Sakurada – Triage X
- (2024) Mirajane Strauss / Mirajane (Edolas) – Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
Video Games (Selected)
- Mirajane Strauss – Fairy Tail: Gekitou! Madoushi Kessen (2010)
- Mirajane Strauss – Fairy Tail: Clash at Kardia Cathedral! (2011)
- Parace L’Sia – Suggoi! Arcana Heart 2 (2008)
- Mirajane Strauss – Fairy Tail: Zeref’s Awakening (2012)
- Mirajane Strauss – Fairy Tail (2020)
- Robin – Arknights
- Aya Shameimaru – Touhou Genso Wanderer
- Mirajane Strauss – Fairy Tail 2 (2024)
Critical Reception
Ryōko Ono’s performance as Mirajane Strauss has been widely regarded as one of her defining roles. Fans and critics consistently point to her ability to seamlessly shift between Mirajane’s gentle, nurturing side and the raw power of her Satan Soul transformations. Her sustained portrayal across more than a decade of Fairy Tail content — from the original series to 100 Years Quest — speaks to how closely she has come to be identified with the character. The role is listed as her signature credit on databases including MyAnimeList and Anime News Network.
Monica Rial (English Voice Actress)
Date of Birth
October 5, 1975
About Monica
Monica Jean Rial is an American voice actress and ADR script writer born in Houston, Texas. She graduated from the University of Houston and has been active in the anime dubbing industry since 1999, affiliated primarily with Funimation/Crunchyroll, ADV Films/Sentai Filmworks, and Toei Animation USA. With over 500 credited characters across her career, she is one of the most prolific English-language anime voice actresses working today.
Rial’s work on Fairy Tail has been among her most sustained commitments, voicing Mirajane Strauss across the original TV series, both theatrical films, and the 2024 sequel series Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest. In addition to her voice acting duties on the show, she served as lead ADR script writer for episodes 1–193 of the original series, giving her an unusually deep connection to the production. Her casting as Mirajane suits the character well — Rial is skilled at projecting warmth and approachability, while also being capable of shifting into more dramatic register when the role demands it.
Beyond Fairy Tail, Rial is perhaps best known for voicing Bulma in the Dragon Ball franchise and Tsuyu Asui (Froppy) in My Hero Academia. She has also been active behind the scenes as an ADR adapter, with credits on D.N. Angel, Madlax, and Gatchaman, among others. She was recognized as Voice Actress of the Year at the 1st Annual BTVA Anime Dub Awards (People’s Choice).
Hometown
Houston, Texas, USA
Career Highlights
- Mirajane Strauss – Fairy Tail
- Bulma – Dragon Ball franchise
- Tsuyu Asui / Froppy – My Hero Academia
- Tanya von Degurechaff – The Saga of Tanya the Evil
- Suu – Monster Musume
- Felli Loss – Chrome Shelled Regios
- Shiro – Deadman Wonderland
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Voice Acting)
- (2009) Felli Loss – Chrome Shelled Regios
- (2009) Mariya Shidou – Maria†Holic
- (2011) Mirajane Strauss – Fairy Tail (also ADR Script Writer, eps. 1–193)
- (2011) Shizuka Marikawa – Highschool of the Dead
- (2012) Shiro – Deadman Wonderland
- (2013) Mirajane Strauss – Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix Priestess
- (2016) Tsuyu Asui / Froppy – My Hero Academia
- (2017) Mirajane Strauss – Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry
- (2017) Tanya von Degurechaff – The Saga of Tanya the Evil
- (2024) Mirajane Strauss – Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
- (2025) Bulma – Dragon Ball Daima
Critical Reception
Monica Rial’s English portrayal of Mirajane Strauss has been well received by the Fairy Tail dub audience, with fans frequently citing her ability to render Mirajane’s gentle, hospitable personality convincingly while transitioning effectively into more intense dramatic moments. Her dual role as both voice actress and ADR script adapter on the original series gave her performance an added layer of consistency. The character ranks among her most-noted roles on MyAnimeList, where Mirajane Strauss is listed with Monica Rial as the credited English voice actress alongside her Japanese counterpart.
Social Media
Monica Rial is active on X (formerly Twitter) at @Rialisms and on Instagram at @rialisms.
