Miyako Saitou, the manager of Strawberry Productions and adoptive caretaker of Aqua and Ruby in Oshi no Ko, is voiced by Lynn in the original Japanese version and Christina Kelly in the English dub. Both actresses received praise for portraying Miyako’s evolution from comedic side character to one of the series’ most emotionally grounded and dependable adults.
Japanese Voice Actor: Lynn
Date of Birth
June 1, 1992
About Lynn
Lynn is a Japanese voice actress known for versatile performances across romance, fantasy, sports, and drama anime. Her portrayal of Miyako Saitou in Oshi no Ko became especially appreciated by viewers because of the character’s emotional growth and increasingly important role in the story.
As Miyako, Lynn balances sharp comedic timing with sincere emotional warmth. Early in the series, Miyako appears opportunistic and superficial, but Lynn gradually reveals the character’s compassion, maturity, and maternal instincts as she becomes a genuine parent figure for Aqua and Ruby.
Lynn is widely respected for performances that combine emotional realism with natural conversational delivery.
Hometown
Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
Lynn gained major recognition during the 2010s through numerous lead and supporting anime roles.
Some of her best-known performances include:
- Miyako Saitou — Oshi no Ko
- Mafuyu Kirisu — We Never Learn
- Miorine Rembran — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
- Fuuka Akitsuki — Fuuka
- Lilie — Pokémon Sun & Moon
- Nozomi Kaminashi — Keijo!!!!!!!!
- Princess Hibana — Fire Force
- Sakura Yamauchi — I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
Her role as Miyako stands out for its grounded emotional sincerity compared to many of her more energetic anime characters.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television
- Oshi no Ko — Miyako Saitou (2023–present)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury — Miorine Rembran (2022–2023)
- We Never Learn — Mafuyu Kirisu (2019)
- Fuuka — Fuuka Akitsuki (2017)
- Pokémon Sun & Moon — Lilie / Lillie (2016–2019)
- Fire Force — Princess Hibana (2019–present)
- The Honor Student at Magic High School — Miyuki Shiba
- Engage Kiss — Kisara
Anime Films
- I Want to Eat Your Pancreas — Sakura Yamauchi
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury related projects — Miorine Rembran
- Oshi no Ko promotional projects — Miyako Saitou
Video Games
- Genshin Impact — Additional Japanese voice work
- Granblue Fantasy — Various characters
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Voice appearances
- Azur Lane — Voice roles
Critical Reception
Lynn’s portrayal of Miyako Saitou received strong praise from viewers for making the character feel emotionally authentic and relatable. Fans frequently highlighted how naturally she handled Miyako’s progression from comedic relief into one of the emotional anchors of the series.
Critics especially praised the warmth and sincerity in Lynn’s performance during scenes involving Aqua and Ruby’s upbringing, helping elevate Miyako far beyond her initial comedic introduction.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Miyako Saitou cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Oshi-no-Ko/Miyako-Saitou/)
Wikipedia – Lynn biography and filmography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_(voice_actress))
Oshi no Ko official anime website (https://ichigoproduction.com/)
Anime News Network encyclopedia entry for Oshi no Ko (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=26309)
Social Media
Official X / Twitter: https://x.com/lin_ling40
Official Agency Profile: https://www.artsvision.co.jp/talent/14344/
English Voice Actor: Christina Kelly
Date of Birth
Christina Kelly’s full birth date is not publicly documented.
About Christina
Christina Kelly is an American voice actress known for anime dubbing, gaming roles, and emotionally grounded character performances. Her portrayal of Miyako Saitou in the English dub of Oshi no Ko received praise for balancing the character’s comedic personality with her gradual emotional development into a caring maternal figure.
As Miyako, Kelly delivers a natural and emotionally sincere performance that highlights the character’s transformation throughout the series. Her delivery during scenes involving Aqua and Ruby helped establish Miyako as one of the emotional foundations of the English adaptation.
Kelly is especially recognized for portraying mature, emotionally expressive, and strong-willed female characters across anime and games.
Hometown
Texas, United States
Career Highlights
Christina Kelly has built a substantial anime dubbing career through major supporting and lead performances.
Some of her best-known roles include:
- Miyako Saitou — Oshi no Ko
- Alice Nakiri — Food Wars!
- Mine — Akame ga Kill!
- Michiko Malandro — Michiko & Hatchin
- Alpha — The Eminence in Shadow
- Kisara — Engage Kiss
- Additional roles in fantasy, action, and drama anime
Her role as Miyako became especially appreciated because of the warmth and emotional realism she brought to the character.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television
- Oshi no Ko — Miyako Saitou (2023–present)
- Food Wars! — Alice Nakiri
- Akame ga Kill! — Mine
- Michiko & Hatchin — Michiko Malandro
- The Eminence in Shadow — Alpha
- Engage Kiss — Kisara
- Haikyu!! — Supporting Voices
- Made in Abyss — Additional Voices
Anime Films
- Food Wars! related media — Alice Nakiri
- Oshi no Ko promotional projects — Miyako Saitou
Video Games
- SMITE — Voice appearances
- Anime game localization projects — Supporting roles
- Additional voice work in gaming and multimedia projects
Critical Reception
Christina Kelly’s portrayal of Miyako received praise from fans of the English dub for capturing the character’s humor, emotional warmth, and gradual maturity. Viewers frequently highlighted how believable her performance felt during scenes where Miyako acts as Aqua and Ruby’s caretaker.
Critics and fans also appreciated Kelly’s balance between comedic energy and emotional sincerity, helping Miyako become one of the most relatable adult characters in Oshi no Ko.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Miyako Saitou cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Oshi-no-Ko/Miyako-Saitou/)
Wikipedia – Christina Kelly biography and credits (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina_Kelly)
Oshi no Ko official anime website (https://ichigoproduction.com/)
Anime News Network encyclopedia entry for Oshi no Ko (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=26309)
Social Media
X / Twitter: https://x.com/ChristinaMarieK
