Touka Kirishima, one of the central characters in Tokyo Ghoul, is voiced by Sora Amamiya in the original Japanese version and Brina Palencia in the English dub. Both actresses bring emotional depth and strength to Touka’s character, balancing her tough exterior with her vulnerable side.
Japanese Voice Actor: Sora Amamiya
Date of Birth
August 28, 1993
About Sora
Sora Amamiya is a popular Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Music Ray’n. She is widely recognized for her clear, expressive voice and ability to portray strong yet emotionally layered characters. As Touka Kirishima, Amamiya delivers a nuanced performance that captures Touka’s inner conflict, resilience, and gradual emotional openness.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan
Career Highlights
- Touka Kirishima – Tokyo Ghoul
- Aqua – KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!
- Akame – Akame ga Kill!
- Elizabeth Liones – The Seven Deadly Sins
- Chizuru Mizuhara – Rent-A-Girlfriend
Amamiya is also active as a singer, performing theme songs and releasing solo music as part of her career.
Full Current Filmography
Below is a documented selection of Sora Amamiya’s anime roles (based on verified sources; may not be exhaustive):
Anime Television & Films
- Tokyo Ghoul — Touka Kirishima
- Tokyo Ghoul √A — Touka Kirishima
- Tokyo Ghoul:re — Touka Kirishima
- KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! — Aqua
- Akame ga Kill! — Akame
- The Seven Deadly Sins — Elizabeth Liones
- Rent-A-Girlfriend — Chizuru Mizuhara
- Plastic Memories — Isla
- Classroom of the Elite — Kei Karuizawa
Note: This list reflects documented credits from available sources and may not include every performance.
Critical Reception
Sora Amamiya’s portrayal of Touka Kirishima is widely praised for its emotional range and authenticity. She effectively conveys Touka’s toughness, anger, and compassion, allowing the character to feel both intimidating and deeply human. Fans often highlight her performance in emotionally charged scenes as a key strength of the series.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Touka Kirishima (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Tokyo-Ghoul/Touka-Kirishima/)
- Wikipedia – Sora Amamiya (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sora_Amamiya)
- Anime News Network – Sora Amamiya Encyclopedia (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=112281)
- Official Tokyo Ghoul anime materials and credits (https://www.marv.jp/special/tokyoghoul/)
English Voice Actor: Brina Palencia
Date of Birth
February 13, 1984
About Brina
Brina Palencia is an American voice actress, ADR director, and scriptwriter affiliated with Funimation (now Crunchyroll). Known for her versatile vocal range, she has portrayed a wide variety of characters—from gentle and soft-spoken to strong and emotionally intense. As Touka Kirishima, Palencia delivers a powerful performance that captures Touka’s toughness, emotional guardedness, and underlying compassion.
Hometown
Oklahoma, USA
Career Highlights
- Touka Kirishima – Tokyo Ghoul
- Holo – Spice and Wolf
- Mineta Minoru – My Hero Academia
- Juvia Lockser – Fairy Tail
- Yuno Gasai – Future Diary
Palencia is also well known for her work behind the scenes as a director and writer for English anime dubs.
Full Current Filmography
Below is a documented selection of Brina Palencia’s voice acting roles (based on verified sources; may not be exhaustive):
Anime Television & Films
- Tokyo Ghoul — Touka Kirishima
- Tokyo Ghoul √A — Touka Kirishima
- Tokyo Ghoul:re — Touka Kirishima
- Spice and Wolf — Holo
- Fairy Tail — Juvia Lockser
- My Hero Academia — Minoru Mineta
- Black Butler — Ciel Phantomhive
- Steins;Gate — Nae Tennouji
- Future Diary — Yuno Gasai
Note: This list reflects documented credits from available sources and may not include every performance.
Critical Reception
Brina Palencia’s portrayal of Touka is widely praised for its emotional depth and strength. She skillfully balances Touka’s harsh exterior with her more vulnerable and compassionate moments, helping the character resonate strongly with English-speaking audiences. Her performance is often highlighted as one of the standout elements of the Tokyo Ghoul dub.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Touka Kirishima (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Tokyo-Ghoul/Touka-Kirishima/)
- Anime News Network – Brina Palencia Encyclopedia (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=21747)
- Wikipedia – Brina Palencia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brina_Palencia)
- Official Tokyo Ghoul credits and distributor listings (https://www.funimation.com/)
Social Media
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/BrinaPalencia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinapalencia
