Reg, the mysterious robotic boy who accompanies Riko into the depths of the Abyss in Made in Abyss, is voiced by Mariya Ise in the original Japanese version and Luci Christian in the English dub. Both actresses are highly praised for bringing emotional depth, innocence, and intensity to Reg as the character evolves from a curious companion into one of the series’ most tragic and powerful figures. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Mariya Ise – Japanese Voice of Reg
Date of Birth
September 25, 1988
About Mariya
Mariya Ise is a celebrated Japanese voice actress known for voicing emotionally layered young characters, sharp-tongued rivals, and energetic heroes. Her performance as Reg in Made in Abyss is widely considered one of her most nuanced roles, blending childlike vulnerability with explosive emotional power.
Although Reg appears gentle and curious for much of the story, Mariya Ise’s performance captures the darker emotional currents beneath the surface — particularly Reg’s fear, rage, and identity struggles as the mysteries of the Abyss deepen.
Ise is especially known for her ability to portray youthful male characters with emotional realism, making her a frequent choice for iconic anime protagonists and deuteragonists.
Hometown
Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
Some of Mariya Ise’s best-known anime roles include:
- Reg — Made in Abyss
- Killua Zoldyck — Hunter × Hunter (2011)
- Ray — The Promised Neverland
- Levy McGarden — Fairy Tail
- Midari Ikishima — Kakegurui
- Stocking Anarchy — Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
- Bonnie / Eureka — Pokémon XY
- Cure Lemonade / Urara Kasugano — Yes! PreCure 5
- Dorothy Unsworth — Black Clover
Her performances are frequently praised for balancing emotional vulnerability with explosive intensity. (Wikipedia)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented anime and game credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Made in Abyss — Reg
- Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun — Reg
- Hunter × Hunter (2011) — Killua Zoldyck
- The Promised Neverland — Ray
- Fairy Tail — Levy McGarden
- Kakegurui — Midari Ikishima
- Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt — Stocking Anarchy
- Pokémon XY — Bonnie / Eureka
- Black Clover — Dorothy Unsworth
- Yes! PreCure 5 — Urara Kasugano / Cure Lemonade
- Tiger & Bunny — Dragon Kid
- Log Horizon — Lenessia’s attendants / supporting roles
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations — supporting roles
Anime Films
- Made in Abyss: Journey’s Dawn — Reg
- Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight — Reg
- Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul — Reg
- Hunter × Hunter: Phantom Rouge — Killua Zoldyck
- Hunter × Hunter: The Last Mission — Killua Zoldyck
Video Games
- Granblue Fantasy — character roles
- Pokémon Masters EX — Bonnie
- Path to Nowhere — Wendy
- Wuthering Waves — Camellya
Critical Reception
Mariya Ise’s portrayal of Reg is often regarded as one of the emotional pillars of Made in Abyss. Critics and fans consistently praise her ability to shift from innocent curiosity to devastating emotional intensity, especially during the series’ darker story arcs.
Her chemistry with Miyu Tomita’s Riko is also frequently highlighted as one of the strongest aspects of the anime adaptation.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Reg (Made in Abyss)
(https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Made-in-Abyss/Reg/)
Mariya Ise – Wikipedia
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariya_Ise)
IMDb – Made in Abyss Full Cast & Crew
(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7222086/fullcredits/)
AniBase – Made in Abyss Voice Actor List
(https://anibase.net/en/anime-cast/mL8wq)
Social Media
Official Agency Profile: https://www.across-ent.com/talent/women/mariya_ise.html
Luci Christian – English Voice of Reg
Date of Birth
March 18, 1973
About Luci
Luci Christian is a veteran American voice actress known for voicing youthful protagonists, emotionally expressive heroines, and energetic supporting characters across anime and video games. Her performance as Reg in the English dub of Made in Abyss earned praise for capturing the character’s innocence, compassion, and emotional turmoil while maintaining the sense of wonder central to the series.
Christian gives Reg a soft-spoken warmth that contrasts effectively with the darker revelations surrounding the character. As the story grows increasingly intense, her performance adapts naturally to Reg’s fear, anger, and determination, particularly during emotionally devastating scenes later in the series.
With decades of anime dubbing experience, Luci Christian has become one of the most recognizable voices in English-language anime.
Hometown
Hamilton, Texas, United States
Career Highlights
Some of Luci Christian’s most recognizable anime roles include:
- Reg — Made in Abyss
- Nami — One Piece
- Ochaco Uraraka — My Hero Academia
- Medusa — Soul Eater
- Kaname Chidori — Full Metal Panic!
- Wrath — Fullmetal Alchemist
- Tenma Tsukamoto — School Rumble
- Honey — Ouran High School Host Club
- Rukia’s sisters and supporting roles — Bleach
- Yukari Sendo — Rosario + Vampire
She has also voiced numerous characters in video games and long-running anime franchises for Funimation, Sentai Filmworks, and Crunchyroll.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Made in Abyss — Reg
- Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun — Reg
- One Piece — Nami
- My Hero Academia — Ochaco Uraraka
- Soul Eater — Medusa
- Full Metal Panic! — Kaname Chidori
- Fullmetal Alchemist — Wrath
- School Rumble — Tenma Tsukamoto
- Ouran High School Host Club — Honey
- Rosario + Vampire — Yukari Sendo
- Princess Jellyfish — supporting roles
- Fairy Tail — various characters
- Dragon Ball Super — supporting roles
- Fruits Basket (2019) — supporting roles
Anime Films
- Made in Abyss: Journey’s Dawn — Reg
- Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight — Reg
- Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul — Reg
- One Piece Film series — Nami
- My Hero Academia films — Ochaco Uraraka
Video Games
- Borderlands 3 — supporting voices
- Smite — character voices
- Dragon Ball games — additional voices
- One Piece games — Nami
Critical Reception
Luci Christian’s performance as Reg is widely praised among dub viewers for balancing emotional vulnerability with believable youthful energy. Fans frequently highlight her chemistry with Brittany Lauda’s Riko, noting that their performances help preserve the emotional core of Made in Abyss in English.
Her dramatic performances during the series’ more tragic arcs are often singled out as some of the strongest moments in the dub adaptation.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Reg (Made in Abyss)
(https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Made-in-Abyss/Reg/)
IMDb – Luci Christian
(https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0160045/)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Luci Christian
(https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=461)
Crunchyroll News – Made in Abyss Dub Cast Information
(https://www.crunchyroll.com/)
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/lucilovesmic
Official Website: https://www.lucichristian.com/
