Nikaido, the strong and dependable restaurant owner from Dorohedoro, is voiced by Reina Kondo in Japanese and Marisa Duran in the English dub. Both actresses bring emotional warmth, fierce determination, and chaotic energy to one of the series’ most beloved characters. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Japanese Voice Actor: Reina Kondo
Reina Kondo voices Nikaido in the Japanese version of Dorohedoro. Her energetic and emotionally expressive performance perfectly captures Nikaido’s balance of kindness, toughness, and hidden emotional pain. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
January 28, 1999
About Reina
Reina Kondo is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Hibiki. Since debuting in the late 2010s, she has gained recognition for portraying energetic heroines, emotionally layered young women, and fantasy-action characters.
Her portrayal of Nikaido has been praised for balancing comedic chemistry with emotional sincerity and physical intensity during action scenes. Kondo’s warm vocal delivery especially strengthens the emotional core of Nikaido’s friendship with Caiman throughout Dorohedoro.
She is also recognized for her versatility across slice-of-life, action, and fantasy anime projects.
Hometown
Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Nikaido — Dorohedoro
- Hana Ichijo — Slow Start
- Carol Olston — Tomo-chan Is a Girl!
- Additional Roles — Blue Archive animation projects
- Supporting Roles — BanG Dream! franchise
- Various multimedia and game voice projects
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major anime voice roles from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Dorohedoro — Nikaido
- Slow Start — Hana Ichijo
- Tomo-chan Is a Girl! — Carol Olston
- BanG Dream! — Supporting Roles
- Blue Archive related animation projects — Additional Voices
- The Demon Girl Next Door — Additional Roles
- Bocchi the Rock! — Supporting Characters
- My Dress-Up Darling — Additional Voices
Anime Films
- Dorohedoro specials — Nikaido
- Multimedia promotional anime projects
Video Games
- Blue Archive — Voice Roles
- Granblue Fantasy — Additional Voices
- Dorohedoro Multimedia Projects — Nikaido
- Anime and fantasy mobile game collaborations
Critical Reception
Reina Kondo is praised for emotionally warm performances and energetic delivery. Fans of Dorohedoro frequently highlight her portrayal of Nikaido for making the character feel simultaneously strong, compassionate, and emotionally authentic within the anime’s bizarre world.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Nikaido (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Dorohedoro/Nikaido/)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Reina Kondo (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=146845)
Hibiki Official Profile (https://hibiki-cast.jp/hibiki_f/kondo_reina/)
Dorohedoro Official Anime Website (https://dorohedoro.net/)
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/kondoh_reina
English Voice Actor: Marisa Duran
Marisa Duran voices Nikaido in the English dub of Dorohedoro. Her energetic and emotionally grounded performance captures Nikaido’s fierce loyalty, chaotic humor, and hidden emotional struggles throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
Marisa Duran’s exact birth date is not publicly documented.
About Marisa
Marisa Duran is an American voice actress known for anime dubbing, video games, and animation work. She frequently portrays energetic heroines, emotionally resilient women, and strong-willed fantasy characters.
Her portrayal of Nikaido has been praised for balancing the character’s rough attitude with emotional warmth and vulnerability. Fans of the English dub often highlight Duran’s chemistry with Aleks Le’s Caiman, especially during the duo’s comedic interactions and emotionally serious moments.
Outside anime, Duran has also worked in gaming and multimedia voice projects.
Hometown
United States
Career Highlights
- Nikaido — Dorohedoro
- Additional Roles — One Piece
- Additional Roles — Blue Lock
- Additional Roles — Chainsaw Man
- Voice work in fantasy-action anime dubs
- Multimedia and gaming projects
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major voice acting credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- Dorohedoro — Nikaido
- One Piece — Additional Voices
- Chainsaw Man — Additional Roles
- Blue Lock — Additional Voices
- My Hero Academia — Additional Roles
- The Rising of the Shield Hero — Additional Voices
- Black Clover — Additional Roles
- Dr. Stone — Additional Voices
Video Games
- Anime-related mobile game collaborations — Voice Roles
- Fantasy and action multimedia projects
- Additional gaming voice work
Animation & Other Media
- Streaming and multimedia voice performances
- Convention appearances and anime-related events
- Promotional voice projects
Critical Reception
Marisa Duran is praised for emotionally expressive performances and strong comedic timing. Fans of Dorohedoro frequently highlight her portrayal of Nikaido for preserving the character’s emotional warmth, fierce determination, and chaotic charm within the anime’s dark world.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Nikaido (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Dorohedoro/Nikaido/)
Behind The Voice Actors – Marisa Duran (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Marisa-Duran/)
Netflix – Dorohedoro English Dub Information (https://www.netflix.com/)
Dorohedoro Official Anime Website (https://dorohedoro.net/)
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/marisaduran_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marisaduran_/
