Monkey D. Luffy is voiced by Mayumi Tanaka in the original Japanese version of One Piece. In the English dub, Luffy is voiced by Colleen Clinkenbeard. (en.wikipedia.org)

Japanese Voice Actor: Mayumi Tanaka

Mayumi Tanaka, an award-winning actress who voices the protagonist Monkey D. Luffy in the global phenomenon “One Piece,” laughs on stage with rock singer NANO, the master of ceremonies, at Yokota-Con, March 4, 2023, at the Taiyo Community Center on Yokota Air Base, Japan. This year, Yokota-Con showcased in-country talent with live performances from dance and vocal group MADKID and dance group GinyuforcE. The event also featured live drawing from Sakura Ebi, a manga artist from Osaka, and Hiroshi Shimizu, former key animator for Studio Ghibli. Yokota-Con was hosted by the 374th Force Support Squadron in an effort to bring the community together in a celebration of artwork, talent, and creativity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

Date of Birth

January 15, 1955 (en.wikipedia.org)

About Mayumi

Mayumi Tanaka (田中 真弓) is one of the most recognizable voices in anime history and the long-running Japanese voice of Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist of One Piece. She has portrayed Luffy since the anime began in 1999, appearing in hundreds of episodes, theatrical films, specials, and video games.

Tanaka is also known for voicing energetic young male protagonists in many classic anime. Her career spans decades of television, film, and stage acting, and she has worked extensively with major studios such as Toei Animation. (en.wikipedia.org)

Hometown

Mayumi Tanaka was born in Tokyo, Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)

Career Highlights

  • Monkey D. Luffy — One Piece (1999–present): Her most iconic role and one of the longest-running protagonist performances in anime history. (en.wikipedia.org)

  • Krillin — Dragon Ball franchise: A major supporting character in one of the most influential anime series ever produced. (en.wikipedia.org)

  • Koenma — Yu Yu Hakusho: A prominent comedic character in the supernatural action series. (en.wikipedia.org)

  • Pazu — Castle in the Sky: The male lead in Hayao Miyazaki’s classic Studio Ghibli film. (en.wikipedia.org)

  • Ryuunosuke Fujinami — Urusei Yatsura: Another well-known role in a popular 1980s anime. (en.wikipedia.org)

Full Current Filmography

Note: Tanaka has a very extensive career with hundreds of credits. The list below reflects documented roles from major sources and may not be exhaustive due to the size of her body of work. (en.wikipedia.org)

Anime television (documented credits)

Anime films (documented credits)

Video games (documented credits)

Critical Reception

Tanaka’s performance as Luffy is often praised for capturing the character’s energetic optimism, emotional intensity, and comedic spirit. Her voice has become inseparable from the character for fans worldwide, and her decades-long portrayal is considered one of the most iconic lead performances in anime. (en.wikipedia.org)

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Social Media

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English Voice Actor: Colleen Clinkenbeard

Date of Birth

April 13, 1980 (en.wikipedia.org)

About Colleen

Colleen Clinkenbeard is the long-running English voice of Monkey D. Luffy in the One Piece anime’s Funimation/Crunchyroll English dub. She is also a highly respected voice director, ADR scriptwriter, and producer in the anime dubbing industry.

Clinkenbeard has voiced many major characters in popular anime series, including Erza Scarlet in Fairy Tail, Momo Yaoyorozu in My Hero Academia, and Riza Hawkeye in Fullmetal Alchemist. Her career includes both acting and directing roles across numerous English anime releases. (en.wikipedia.org)

Hometown

Colleen Clinkenbeard was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. (en.wikipedia.org)

Career Highlights

  • Monkey D. Luffy — One Piece (English dub): Her most famous role, voicing the Straw Hat captain across hundreds of episodes, films, and games. (en.wikipedia.org)

  • Erza Scarlet — Fairy Tail: One of the most popular characters in the fantasy anime franchise. (en.wikipedia.org)

  • Riza Hawkeye — Fullmetal Alchemist / Brotherhood: A key supporting character and fan favorite. (en.wikipedia.org)

  • Momo Yaoyorozu — My Hero Academia: A major student hero in the modern superhero anime. (en.wikipedia.org)

  • ADR directing work: She has directed or co-directed numerous English dubs at Funimation and later Crunchyroll. (en.wikipedia.org)

Full Current Filmography

Note: Clinkenbeard’s career includes a large number of roles across anime, films, and games. The following list reflects documented roles from reference sources and may not be exhaustive.

Anime (English dubbing) — documented credits

Films — selected credits

  • One Piece Film: Strong World — Monkey D. Luffy (imdb.com)

  • One Piece Film: Z — Monkey D. Luffy (imdb.com)

  • One Piece Film: Gold — Monkey D. Luffy (imdb.com)

  • One Piece Film: Red — Monkey D. Luffy (imdb.com)

Video games — selected credits

Critical Reception

Colleen Clinkenbeard’s portrayal of Luffy is widely recognized among English-speaking fans for capturing the character’s energetic optimism, comedic timing, and emotional depth. Her performance has remained consistent through hundreds of episodes and films, making her the definitive English voice of Luffy for the long-running dub.

Her additional work as a director and writer in anime localization has also contributed significantly to English anime production pipelines. (en.wikipedia.org)

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