Mirko, whose real name is Rumi Usagiyama, is the Rabbit Hero and one of the most popular Pro Heroes in My Hero Academia. She is voiced by Sayaka Kinoshita in the original Japanese version and Anairis Quiñones in the English dub. Their performances helped transform Mirko into a fan-favorite character known for her fearless personality, overwhelming combat ability, and refusal to back down from any fight.

JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (SAYAKA KINOSHITA)

Date of Birth

July 21, 1981. Sayaka Kinoshita is a Japanese voice actress with credits spanning anime, video games, dubbing, and narration work.

About Sayaka

Sayaka Kinoshita (木下 紗華) is a Japanese voice actress known for portraying strong, confident, and authoritative female characters. In My Hero Academia, she voices Mirko, delivering the fierce energy, confidence, and determination that define the Rabbit Hero. Her performance became especially notable during the Paranormal Liberation War Arc, where Mirko emerged as one of the franchise’s most celebrated heroes.

Beyond anime, Kinoshita is also known for extensive dubbing work and major video game roles, including characters in the Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, and Pokémon franchises.

Hometown

Publicly verified information regarding Sayaka Kinoshita’s hometown is not widely documented in major public biographies.

Career Highlights

Some of Sayaka Kinoshita’s most notable roles include:

  • Mirko (Rumi Usagiyama) — My Hero Academia
  • Lusamine — Pokémon Sun & Moon
  • Mother Miranda — Resident Evil Village (Japanese version)
  • Sophia — Shin Megami Tensei V
  • Gentiana — Final Fantasy XV
  • Raven — Gravity Rush franchise
  • Female Elias Ainsworth — The Ancient Magus’ Bride

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • My Hero Academia — Mirko / Rumi Usagiyama
  • Pokémon Sun & Moon — Lusamine
  • The Ancient Magus’ Bride — Female Elias Ainsworth
  • Additional anime and dubbing productions throughout her career.

Anime Films

  • My Hero Academia: You’re Next — Mirko / Rumi Usagiyama

Video Games

  • My Hero Academia: All’s Justice — Mirko / Rumi Usagiyama
  • Resident Evil Village — Mother Miranda
  • Shin Megami Tensei V — Sophia
  • Final Fantasy XV — Gentiana
  • Gravity Rush — Raven

Critical Reception

Fans frequently praise Sayaka Kinoshita’s portrayal of Mirko for capturing the character’s fearless attitude and relentless fighting spirit. Her energetic performance helped establish Mirko as one of the standout Pro Heroes in My Hero Academia, especially during the anime’s major war arcs.

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Social Media

No verified official public social media accounts for Sayaka Kinoshita were found from reputable public sources.

ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (ANAIRIS QUIÑONES)

Date of Birth

Anairis Quiñones’ full date of birth is not publicly documented through major official biographies and industry databases.

About Anairis

Anairis Quiñones is an American voice actress known for her work in anime, animation, and video games. Since entering the industry, she has gained recognition for portraying energetic, confident, and emotionally layered characters across a wide range of popular franchises.

In the English dub of My Hero Academia, Quiñones voices Mirko (Rumi Usagiyama), delivering a performance that perfectly captures the Rabbit Hero’s fearless personality, relentless determination, and competitive spirit. Her portrayal helped make Mirko one of the most celebrated Pro Heroes among English-speaking fans, particularly during the Paranormal Liberation War Arc. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

Publicly verified information regarding Anairis Quiñones’ hometown has not been widely documented.

Career Highlights

Some of Anairis Quiñones’ most notable roles include:

  • Mirko (Rumi Usagiyama) — My Hero Academia
  • Echidna — Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World
  • Miyuki Shirogane — Kaguya-sama: Love Is War (Latin American Spanish adaptations and select productions)
  • Rika Hoshizaki — Girlfriend, Girlfriend
  • Yelena — Attack on Titan
  • Haru Okumura (select game and promotional projects)
  • Kim Pine — Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
  • Nessa — Pokémon Masters EX (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Full Current Filmography

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

Anime Series

  • My Hero Academia — Mirko / Rumi Usagiyama
  • Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World — Echidna
  • Attack on Titan — Yelena
  • Girlfriend, Girlfriend — Rika Hoshizaki
  • The Fruit of Evolution — Supporting Roles
  • Shangri-La Frontier — Supporting Roles
  • The Great Cleric — Supporting Roles

Animated Series

  • Scott Pilgrim Takes Off — Kim Pine
  • Various animated streaming and web productions

Video Games

  • My Hero Ultra Rumble — Mirko
  • My Hero Academia: All’s Justice — Mirko
  • Pokémon Masters EX — Nessa
  • SMITE — Various Characters
  • Paladins — Additional Voices
  • Various anime and mobile game adaptations

Critical Reception

Anairis Quiñones’ portrayal of Mirko has been widely praised for capturing the hero’s explosive energy and unwavering confidence. Fans frequently highlight her battle scenes, where she effectively communicates Mirko’s determination and refusal to retreat even when facing overwhelming odds. Many viewers consider her performance one of the standout Pro Hero portrayals in the English dub of My Hero Academia. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

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Social Media

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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