Vladilena “Lena” Milizé in 86 Eighty-Six is voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa in Japanese and Suzie Yeung in the English dub. As one of the emotional centers of the series, Lena required performances that could balance idealism, compassion, determination, and emotional vulnerability. Both actresses became closely associated with the success of 86 Eighty-Six thanks to their acclaimed portrayals of the character.

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Japanese Voice Actor: Ikumi Hasegawa

Date of Birth

May 31, 1991. (en.wikipedia.org)

About Ikumi

Ikumi Hasegawa is a Japanese voice actress known for emotionally expressive performances and strong dramatic range. Her portrayal of Vladilena Milizé in 86 Eighty-Six became one of her most celebrated roles, with fans praising the sincerity and emotional realism she brought to Lena’s development throughout the series. Hasegawa’s performance was especially recognized for capturing Lena’s transition from sheltered idealist to hardened battlefield commander. (en.wikipedia.org)

Hometown

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

Career Highlights

Ikumi Hasegawa gained major attention through leading roles in 86 Eighty-Six, Bocchi the Rock!, and Blue Archive. Her work as Lena introduced her to a large international audience and remains one of the defining performances of her career. She is widely praised for delivering emotionally grounded performances with natural dialogue delivery and strong dramatic intensity.

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • 86 Eighty-Six — Vladilena Milizé
  • Bocchi the Rock! — Ikuyo Kita
  • Blue Period — Haruka Hashida
  • My Dress-Up Darling — Student Voices
  • Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki — Minami Nanami
  • Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie — Hachimitsu
  • BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!! — Sakiko Togawa
  • The Detective Is Already Dead — Yui Saikawa
  • Cue! — Miharu Yomine

Video Games

  • Blue Archive — Ikuyo Kita collaboration appearances
  • Uma Musume Pretty Derby — Various Roles
  • Arknights — Voice Roles
  • Azur Lane — Character Voices
  • Heaven Burns Red — Character Voices

Critical Reception

Ikumi Hasegawa’s performance as Lena received widespread acclaim from anime fans and critics alike. Many viewers praised her ability to portray Lena’s emotional exhaustion, determination, and compassion without losing the character’s youthful humanity. Her performances during the final episodes of 86 Eighty-Six Part 2 were especially highlighted as some of the series’ strongest emotional moments.

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English Voice Actor: Suzie Yeung

Date of Birth

Suzie Yeung’s exact birth date has not been publicly documented.

About Suzie

Suzie Yeung is an American voice actress known for emotionally nuanced performances in anime, video games, and animated series. Her portrayal of Vladilena Milizé in 86 Eighty-Six earned widespread praise from fans for capturing Lena’s empathy, determination, and gradual emotional maturation throughout the war-torn story. Yeung’s performance became one of the standout elements of the English dub adaptation. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

Los Angeles, California, United States.

Career Highlights

Suzie Yeung rose to prominence through major anime and gaming roles in Demon Slayer, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and 86 Eighty-Six. Her role as Lena showcased her ability to balance emotional vulnerability with commanding leadership, particularly during the later arcs of the series. She has since become one of the most recognizable modern English dub actresses in anime.

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • 86 Eighty-Six — Vladilena Milizé
  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Sumi Nakahara
  • Chainsaw Man — Additional Voices
  • Komi Can’t Communicate — Najimi Osana
  • The Prince of Tennis II — Sakuno Ryuzaki
  • Wonder Egg Priority — Rika Kawai
  • Lycoris Recoil — Himegama
  • Violet Evergarden — Additional Voices
  • Tokyo Revengers — Yuzuha Shiba

Video Games

  • Final Fantasy VII Remake — Yuffie Kisaragi
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — Yuffie Kisaragi
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — Song So Mi “Songbird”
  • Octopath Traveler II — Agnea Bristarni
  • Genshin Impact — Eula
  • Street Fighter 6 — Chun-Li
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Granblue Fantasy: Relink — Additional Voices

Critical Reception

Suzie Yeung’s portrayal of Lena received strong acclaim for its emotional sincerity and natural delivery. Fans frequently praised how effectively she conveyed Lena’s compassion and emotional exhaustion while maintaining the character’s determination and authority. Many English dub viewers considered her chemistry with Billy Kametz’s Shinei Nouzen one of the emotional highlights of 86 Eighty-Six.

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