Riko, the fearless young Cave Raider at the center of Made in Abyss, is voiced by Miyu Tomita in the original Japanese version and Brittany Lauda in the English dub. Both actresses helped shape Riko into one of modern anime’s most emotionally memorable protagonists, balancing childlike curiosity with determination and heartbreaking resilience throughout the series and films.
Miyu Tomita – Japanese Voice of Riko
Date of Birth
November 15, 1999
About Miyu
Miyu Tomita is a Japanese voice actress and singer known for energetic heroines, emotionally expressive performances, and versatile vocal work across fantasy, comedy, and drama anime. Her role as Riko in Made in Abyss became one of her breakout performances, earning widespread praise for capturing both the wonder and emotional intensity of the Abyss.
Tomita’s portrayal gives Riko a sense of realism that evolves naturally throughout the story. She balances Riko’s adventurous optimism with moments of fear, grief, and determination, especially during the darker arcs of the series.
Outside of Made in Abyss, Tomita has become one of the most recognizable younger voice talents in anime, appearing in many major franchises across the late 2010s and 2020s.
Hometown
Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
Some of Miyu Tomita’s best-known anime roles include:
- Riko — Made in Abyss
- Gabriel White Tenma — Gabriel DropOut
- Miko Iino — Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
- Rizu Ogata — We Never Learn
- Karane Inda — The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You
- Chuatury “Chuchu” Panlunch — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
- Alice Kisaragi — Combatants Will Be Dispatched!
- Crimvael — Interspecies Reviewers
- Emma Brightness — The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter
She has also performed theme songs and solo music releases as a singer under Nippon Columbia.
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 — Riko
- Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun — Riko
- Gabriel DropOut — Gabriel White Tenma
- Kaguya-sama: Love Is War — Miko Iino
- We Never Learn — Rizu Ogata
- The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You — Karane Inda
- Combatants Will Be Dispatched! — Alice Kisaragi
- The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter — Emma Brightness
- Ayakashi Triangle — Matsuri Kazamaki (female)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury — Chuatury “Chuchu” Panlunch
- After School Dice Club — Midori Ono
- Otherside Picnic — Akari Seto
- Aikatsu Stars! — Yume Nijino
- Please Tell Me! Galko-chan — Otako
Anime Films
- Made in Abyss: Journey’s Dawn — Riko
- Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight — Riko
- Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul — Riko
Video Games
- Blue Archive — recurring character roles
- Azur Lane — supporting roles
- Princess Connect! Re:Dive — supporting roles
Critical Reception
Miyu Tomita’s work as Riko has been praised for its emotional authenticity and stamina-heavy performance style. Critics and fans frequently point to scenes involving the Abyss’s physical and psychological dangers as examples of her exceptional vocal range.
Her chemistry with Mariya Ise’s Reg is often considered one of the emotional foundations of Made in Abyss, helping the series maintain warmth and humanity even during its darkest moments.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Riko (Made in Abyss)
(https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Made-in-Abyss/Riko/)
IMDb – Made in Abyss Full Cast & Crew
(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7222086/fullcredits/)
Miyu Tomita – Wikipedia
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miyu_Tomita)
AVAC.moe – Made in Abyss Voice Cast
(https://avac.moe/anime.php?id=34599)
Social Media
Official Website: https://columbia.jp/tomitamiyu/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/miyju_tomita
Brittany Lauda – English Voice of Riko
Date of Birth
February 18, 1992
About Brittany
Brittany Lauda is an American voice actress, ADR director, producer, and scriptwriter known for emotionally driven performances across anime and video games. Her portrayal of Riko in the English dub of Made in Abyss is widely recognized for capturing the character’s adventurous spirit, vulnerability, and emotional endurance throughout the series’ darkest moments.
Lauda’s performance emphasizes Riko’s youthful enthusiasm while still conveying the psychological and physical toll of the Abyss. As the story becomes increasingly intense, her delivery shifts naturally between wonder, panic, grief, and determination, helping the English adaptation maintain the emotional weight of the original Japanese version.
Beyond acting, Brittany Lauda has also worked extensively behind the scenes in dubbing production and direction.
Hometown
The United States (specific hometown is not widely publicly documented)
Career Highlights
Some of Brittany Lauda’s most notable anime and game roles include:
- Riko — Made in Abyss
- Ichigo — DARLING in the FRANXX
- Satoko Houjou — Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU/SOTSU
- Rui Ninomiya — Gatchaman Crowds
- Young Phosphophyllite — Land of the Lustrous
- Doctor — Akudama Drive
- Koneko Demon — Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle
She is also known for ADR direction and production work on numerous anime dubs through Sentai Filmworks and other studios.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Made in Abyss — Riko
- Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun — Riko
- DARLING in the FRANXX — Ichigo
- Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU — Satoko Houjou
- Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU — Satoko Houjou
- Akudama Drive — Doctor
- Gatchaman Crowds — Rui Ninomiya
- Land of the Lustrous — Young Phosphophyllite
- Bloom Into You — Sayaka Saeki’s younger classmates / supporting roles
- Release the Spyce — Mei Yachiyo
- Why the Hell are You Here, Teacher!? — Kana Kojima
- Princess Principal — supporting roles
- Food Wars! — supporting roles
Anime Films
- Made in Abyss: Journey’s Dawn — Riko
- Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight — Riko
- Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul — Riko
Video Games
- Smite — various voices
- Paladins — various voices
- Genshin Impact — additional voices
- Tower of Fantasy — supporting roles
Critical Reception
Brittany Lauda’s performance as Riko has received praise from dub viewers for preserving the emotional intensity of Made in Abyss while making the character feel natural and grounded in English. Critics and fans often highlight her dramatic scenes during the series’ more harrowing arcs, particularly moments involving survival, fear, and loss.
Her chemistry with Luci Christian’s performance as Reg in the English dub is also frequently noted as a major strength of the adaptation.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Riko (Made in Abyss)
(https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Made-in-Abyss/Riko/)
IMDb – Brittany Lauda
(https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6083385/)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Brittany Lauda
(https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=118435)
Sentai Filmworks Cast Information
(https://www.sentaifilmworks.com/)
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/BrittanyLaudaVO
Official Website: https://www.brittanylauda.com/
