Takina Inoue in Lycoris Recoil is voiced by Shion Wakayama in Japanese and Xanthe Huynh in the English dub. As the calm and disciplined counterpart to Chisato Nishikigi, Takina became one of the breakout anime heroines of 2022 thanks to her emotional growth, deadpan humor, and evolving bond with Chisato. Both actresses received widespread praise for portraying Takina’s gradual transformation from emotionally distant operative to deeply caring partner and friend. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Japanese Voice Actor: Shion Wakayama

Date of Birth

February 10, 1998. (en.wikipedia.org)

About Shion

Shion Wakayama is a Japanese voice actress known for emotionally restrained yet expressive performances. Her portrayal of Takina Inoue in Lycoris Recoil became her breakout role internationally, with fans praising her subtle emotional delivery and exceptional chemistry with Chika Anzai’s Chisato. Wakayama’s ability to convey Takina’s emotional growth through small vocal changes and understated reactions became one of the defining strengths of the series. (en.wikipedia.org)

Hometown

Chiba Prefecture, Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)

Career Highlights

Shion Wakayama gained major recognition through Lycoris Recoil and later expanded her popularity with performances in Bocchi the Rock!, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, and Dandadan. Her role as Takina demonstrated remarkable emotional nuance, particularly in scenes balancing deadpan comedy with heartfelt emotional vulnerability.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Lycoris Recoil — Takina Inoue
  • Bocchi the Rock! — Ikuyo Kita
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury — Henao Jazz
  • Dandadan — Momo Ayase
  • Takt Op. Destiny — Destiny
  • Akebi’s Sailor Uniform — Tomono Kojō
  • Selection Project — Suzune Miyama
  • Pokémon Horizons — Additional Voices

Video Games

  • Blue Archive — Character Voices
  • Arknights — Voice Roles
  • Granblue Fantasy — Character Voices
  • Honkai: Star Rail — Additional Voices
  • Goddess of Victory: Nikke — Voice Roles

Critical Reception

Shion Wakayama’s performance as Takina received widespread acclaim for its subtle emotional progression and natural chemistry with Chisato. Fans especially praised how she gradually softened Takina’s delivery over the course of the series, reflecting the character’s growing emotional openness. Many viewers considered her work one of the standout performances of the anime season.

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English Voice Actor: Xanthe Huynh

Date of Birth

June 22, 1993.

About Xanthe

Xanthe Huynh is an American voice actress known for emotionally nuanced and introspective performances across anime and video games. Her portrayal of Takina Inoue in the English dub of Lycoris Recoil received widespread praise for capturing Takina’s reserved personality, dry humor, and gradual emotional growth throughout the series. Huynh’s understated delivery paired perfectly with Chisato’s energetic personality, helping make the duo one of anime’s most beloved partnerships. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

California, United States.

Career Highlights

Xanthe Huynh became widely recognized through major roles in Persona 5, K-On!, March Comes in Like a Lion, and Blue Archive. Her role as Takina in Lycoris Recoil showcased her ability to portray subtle emotional changes through restrained acting and carefully controlled vocal delivery. Many fans praised her chemistry with Lizzie Freeman’s Chisato as one of the strongest aspects of the English dub.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Lycoris Recoil — Takina Inoue
  • K-On! — Ui Hirasawa
  • March Comes in Like a Lion — Akari Kawamoto
  • Blue Exorcist — Moriyama Shiemi
  • The Ancient Magus’ Bride — Marielle
  • Sword Art Online — Yui
  • Cells at Work! — Platelet
  • Violet Evergarden — Additional Voices
  • A Lull in the Sea — Miuna Shiodome

Video Games

  • Persona 5 — Haru Okumura
  • Fire Emblem: Three Houses — Marianne von Edmund
  • Blue Archive — Hanako
  • Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
  • SMITE — Voice Roles
  • Granblue Fantasy — Character Voices
  • Dislyte — Character Voices

Critical Reception

Xanthe Huynh’s portrayal of Takina received strong acclaim from English dub viewers for its emotional subtlety and believable character progression. Fans particularly praised how she gradually softened Takina’s speech patterns and emotional delivery over the course of the series, reflecting the character’s growing attachment to Chisato and LycoReco. Many viewers considered her performance essential to the emotional success of the English adaptation.

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