Rem, one of the most beloved characters in Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World, is voiced in Japanese by Inori Minase, with Brianna Knickerbocker providing her English dub voice.
Minase’s performance is especially praised for its emotional depth, capturing Rem’s quiet devotion, inner pain, and powerful moments of love and sacrifice.
Inori Minase (Japanese Voice Actor for Rem)
Date of Birth
December 2, 1995
About Inori
Inori Minase is a celebrated Japanese voice actress and singer known for her soft yet expressive voice and strong emotional delivery. Her portrayal of Rem in Re:Zero became a defining role early in her career, earning widespread recognition and significantly boosting her popularity. Beyond voice acting, she has a successful music career, performing theme songs for several anime series.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan
Career Highlights
- Rem — Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World
- Hestia — Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (DanMachi)
- Chino Kafū — Is the Order a Rabbit?
- Itsuki Nakano — The Quintessential Quintuplets
- Aharen Reina — Aharen-san wa Hakarenai
Minase won the Best Lead Actress Award at the 10th Seiyu Awards (2016), further solidifying her status as one of the industry’s top talents.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits from reputable sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (TV Series & Films)
- 2016–present — Rem — Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World
- 2015–present — Chino Kafū — Is the Order a Rabbit?
- 2015–present — Hestia — Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
- 2019–2021 — Itsuki Nakano — The Quintessential Quintuplets
- 2022 — Aharen Reina — Aharen-san wa Hakarenai
- 2023 — Akane Kurokawa — Oshi no Ko
- 2018 — Mari Tamaki — A Place Further Than the Universe
Video Games
- 2016–present — Rem — Re:Zero game adaptations
- 2015–present — Various characters — Granblue Fantasy
- 2017–present — Various characters — Azur Lane
Critical Reception
Inori Minase’s performance as Rem is frequently cited as one of the standout elements of Re:Zero. Her ability to convey subtle emotion—especially in key scenes involving Rem’s confessions and personal struggles—has resonated deeply with fans. Many consider her portrayal a major reason for Rem’s enduring popularity within the anime community.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Rem casting (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/ReZERO-Starting-Life-in-Another-World/Rem/)
- IMDb – Inori Minase profile (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6239156/)
- Wikipedia – Inori Minase (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inori_Minase)
- Wikipedia – Re:Zero cast list (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Re:Zero_(TV_series))
Brianna Knickerbocker (English Voice Actor for Rem)
Date of Birth
December 6, 1994
About Brianna
Brianna Knickerbocker is an American voice actress and singer known for her emotionally resonant performances across anime and video games. As the English voice of Rem in Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World, she delivers a heartfelt and nuanced portrayal that captures Rem’s quiet devotion, strength, and vulnerability. Her performance in Rem’s most emotional scenes—especially her iconic confession—has earned widespread praise from fans of the English dub.
Hometown
United States (specific hometown not publicly documented)
Career Highlights
- Rem — Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World
- Kanao Tsuyuri — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Filo — The Rising of the Shield Hero
- Wiz — KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!
- Sakura — Fire Emblem Fates
Knickerbocker is also active as a singer, contributing vocals to anime soundtracks and independent music projects.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits from reputable sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (English Dub)
- 2016–present — Rem — Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World
- 2019–present — Kanao Tsuyuri — Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- 2019–present — Filo — The Rising of the Shield Hero
- 2017 — Wiz — KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!
- 2020 — Kumoko — So I’m a Spider, So What?
Video Games
- 2016 — Sakura — Fire Emblem Fates
- 2019 — Ninian (additional voices) — Fire Emblem Heroes
- 2020 — Hu Tao (additional voices/various) — Genshin Impact
- 2022 — Various roles — Tower of Fantasy
Critical Reception
Brianna Knickerbocker’s portrayal of Rem is widely praised for its sincerity and emotional clarity. Her performance balances softness with strength, allowing Rem’s character arc to resonate deeply with English-speaking audiences. Many fans consider her delivery of Rem’s most emotional moments to be one of the highlights of the Re:Zero dub.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Rem casting (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/ReZERO-Starting-Life-in-Another-World/Rem/)
- IMDb – Brianna Knickerbocker profile (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4561633/)
- Wikipedia – Brianna Knickerbocker (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brianna_Knickerbocker)
Social Media
- Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/briannanoellek
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannanoellek
