Myne Sofis, later known as Malty S Melromarc, from The Rising of the Shield Hero is voiced by Sarah Emi Bridcutt in the original Japanese version and Faye Mata in the English dub. Both actresses became closely associated with the character because of Myne’s manipulative personality, dramatic confrontations, and major role in the series’ central conflict.
Japanese Voice Actor: Sarah Emi Bridcutt
Date of Birth
February 14, 1989
About Sarah
Sarah Emi Bridcutt is a Japanese voice actress and narrator known for portraying sharp-tongued, energetic, and emotionally intense characters. Born to a Japanese mother and Australian father, she developed a bilingual background that helped shape her distinctive vocal style in anime and media work.
Her performance as Myne in The Rising of the Shield Hero became one of her most recognizable villain roles. Bridcutt gives the character a calculated mix of charm, arrogance, and cruelty that made Myne one of the most talked-about antagonists in modern isekai anime.
Beyond anime, she has worked in games, narration, and multimedia projects across the Japanese entertainment industry.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan
Career Highlights
Sarah Emi Bridcutt rose to prominence during the 2010s through supporting and major character roles in fantasy, action, and comedy anime.
Some of her best-known performances include:
- Myne / Malty S Melromarc — The Rising of the Shield Hero
- Yuzu Aihara — Citrus
- Karin Kanzuki — Street Fighter V (Japanese voice)
- Manatsu Natsuumi / Cure Summer — Tropical-Rouge! Precure
- Lisbeth — Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry related appearances
- Kaede Makidera — Punch Line
Her portrayal of Myne became especially memorable because of the character’s manipulative dialogue and emotionally charged confrontations with Naofumi.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television
- The Rising of the Shield Hero — Myne / Malty S Melromarc (2019–present)
- Citrus — Yuzu Aihara (2018)
- Tropical-Rouge! Precure — Manatsu Natsuumi / Cure Summer (2021–2022)
- Punch Line — Kaede Makidera (2015)
- Kono Oto Tomare! — Saneyasu Adachi (supporting roles)
- Anne Happy♪ — Botan Kumegawa (2016)
- Seven Senses of the Re’Union — Satsuki Usui (2018)
Anime Films
- Precure crossover films — Cure Summer
- The Rising of the Shield Hero specials and OVAs — Myne
Video Games
- Street Fighter V — Karin Kanzuki (Japanese voice)
- Azur Lane — Various characters
- Granblue Fantasy — Voice roles
- Princess Connect! Re:Dive — Voice roles
Critical Reception
Sarah Emi Bridcutt’s portrayal of Myne received strong reactions from anime viewers due to the character’s role as one of the series’ primary antagonists. Fans frequently praised how effectively she captured Myne’s manipulative charm and escalating cruelty throughout the story.
Her performance became especially notable during courtroom scenes and political confrontations, where the character’s emotional volatility plays a central role in the narrative tension.
Because Myne became one of the most widely disliked villains in modern isekai anime, Bridcutt’s performance is often credited for making the character so memorable and emotionally impactful.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Myne cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Rising-of-the-Shield-Hero/Myne/)
Wikipedia – Sarah Emi Bridcutt biography and filmography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Emi_Bridcutt)
The Rising of the Shield Hero official anime website (http://shieldhero-anime.jp/)
Anime News Network encyclopedia entry for The Rising of the Shield Hero (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=21213)
Social Media
X / Twitter: https://x.com/sarahbridcutt
Official Agency Profile: https://www.aoni.co.jp/search/bridcutt-sarah-emi.html
English Voice Actor: Faye Mata
Date of Birth
September 10, 1984
About Faye
Faye Mata is an American voice actress known for energetic, emotionally expressive performances across anime, video games, and animation. Her portrayal of Myne in The Rising of the Shield Hero became one of her most recognizable antagonist roles because of the character’s manipulative personality and explosive confrontations throughout the series.
As Myne, Mata delivers a performance filled with arrogance, deception, and dramatic intensity. Her delivery helped make the character especially memorable among English dub viewers, particularly during the series’ political conflicts and emotional betrayals.
Outside anime, Mata has built a substantial career in games and Western animation, with roles ranging from comedic side characters to major villains and heroes.
Hometown
California, United States
Career Highlights
Faye Mata gained major recognition through anime dubbing and video game performances during the 2010s.
Some of her most notable roles include:
- Myne / Malty S Melromarc — The Rising of the Shield Hero
- Aqua — KonoSuba
- Petra Macneary — Attack on Titan
- Astolfo — Fate/Apocrypha
- Lulu — League of Legends
- Kagami Hiiragi — Lucky Star (later dub appearances)
- Rin Hoshizora — Love Live!
Her role as Myne stands out because of how intensely audiences reacted to the character, making her one of the most recognizable villains in dubbed isekai anime.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television
- The Rising of the Shield Hero — Myne / Malty S Melromarc (2019–present)
- KonoSuba — Aqua
- Attack on Titan — Petra Macneary
- Fate/Apocrypha — Astolfo
- Love Live! — Rin Hoshizora
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Yukako Yamagishi
- Cells at Work! — Platelet variants and additional voices
- Demon Slayer — Additional Voices
- One Punch Man — Various characters
Anime Films
- KonoSuba: Legend of Crimson — Aqua
- Fate/stay night related dub appearances — Supporting roles
- The Rising of the Shield Hero specials and OVAs — Myne
Video Games
- League of Legends — Lulu
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various characters
- Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
- SMITE — Voice roles
- Disgaea titles — Voice appearances
Critical Reception
Faye Mata’s performance as Myne has been widely discussed among anime fans because of how effectively she captured the character’s manipulative and antagonistic personality. Viewers frequently praised her dramatic delivery during confrontational scenes involving Naofumi and the Melromarc royal court.
Because Myne became one of the most disliked villains in modern anime fandom, Mata’s performance is often credited for making the character so emotionally impactful in the English dub. Fans regularly point to her expressive vocal delivery as a major reason the character remained memorable throughout the series.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Myne cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Rising-of-the-Shield-Hero/Myne/)
Wikipedia – Faye Mata biography and filmography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faye_Mata)
Anime News Network encyclopedia entry for The Rising of_the_Shield_Hero (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=21213)
Official Faye Mata website (https://www.fayemata.com/)
Social Media
X / Twitter: https://x.com/FayeMata
Official Website: https://www.fayemata.com/
