Mei Hatsume, the inventive support-course genius famous for her experimental “babies,” is voiced by Shiori Sakurai in the original Japanese version of My Hero Academia. In the English dub, the character is voiced by Alexis Tipton, who has portrayed Mei across the anime series, OVAs, films, and games.
JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (Shiori Sakurai)
Date of Birth
Shiori Sakurai (櫻井 しおり)
- January 26, 1995
About Shiori
Shiori Sakurai is a Japanese voice actress and performer known for bringing energetic and cheerful characters to life. As Mei Hatsume, she delivers a fast-paced, enthusiastic performance that perfectly captures the inventor’s boundless excitement for creating new support items. Her energetic portrayal helped turn Mei from a recurring side character into one of the most beloved students at U.A. High School.
Hometown
Shiori Sakurai is Japanese, but a specific hometown has not been consistently documented in publicly available official sources.
Career Highlights
Some of Shiori Sakurai’s notable documented roles include:
- Mei Hatsume — My Hero Academia
- Ana — Pokémon Sun & Moon
- Suzuna (Candice) — Pokémon Masters EX
- Roles in Karakuri Circus
- Roles in Kageki Shojo!!
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits available from the cited sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- My Hero Academia — Mei Hatsume
- Pokémon Sun & Moon — Ana
- Karakuri Circus — Various roles
- Kageki Shojo!! — Various roles
OVAs and Specials
- My Hero Academia OVA productions — Mei Hatsume
- My Hero Academia: U.A. Heroes Battle — Mei Hatsume
Video Games
- My Hero Academia Smash Tap — Mei Hatsume
- Pokémon Masters EX — Suzuna (Candice)
- Tokyo Chronos — Credited role(s)
Critical Reception
Sakurai’s performance as Mei Hatsume is frequently praised by fans for balancing intelligence, eccentricity, and comedy. Her energetic delivery helps sell Mei’s inventor mindset, making even technical discussions feel exciting and entertaining. The character’s popularity owes much to the enthusiasm Sakurai brings to every appearance.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Mei Hatsume (My Hero Academia) (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/My-Hero-Academia/Mei-Hatsume/)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Mei Hatsume Voices (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/My-Hero-Academia/Mei-Hatsume/)
- Shiori Sakurai Profile – Anibase (https://anibase.net/en/people/moQy9/Shiori-Sakurai)
- Shiori Sakurai – Dubbing Wiki (https://dubbing.fandom.com/wiki/Shiori_Sakurai)
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (Alexis Tipton)
Date of Birth
Alexis Tipton
- August 11, 1989
About Alexis
Alexis Tipton is an American voice actress, ADR director, and scriptwriter who has become one of the most recognizable performers in English-language anime dubbing. Known for her versatility, she has voiced everything from energetic inventors and comedic fan-favorites to dramatic heroines and complex antagonists.
As Mei Hatsume in My Hero Academia, Tipton perfectly captures the character’s limitless enthusiasm, rapid-fire speech, and obsession with showcasing her inventions. Her lively performance has helped make Mei one of the most memorable support-course students in the franchise.
Hometown
Alexis Tipton was born in Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
Career Highlights
Some of Alexis Tipton’s most notable anime roles include:
- Mei Hatsume — My Hero Academia
- Kaguya Shinomiya — Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
- Kurumi Tokisaki — Date A Live
- Moka Akashiya — Rosario + Vampire
- Musse Egret — The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel (games)
- Yoshino — Date A Live
- Lupusregina Beta — Overlord
- Rei Hino / Sailor Mars — Sailor Moon Crystal
- Kid Trunks — Dragon Ball Super
Her extensive résumé has made her one of the most prominent voices in modern English anime dubbing.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects major documented credits from reputable industry databases and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- My Hero Academia — Mei Hatsume
- Kaguya-sama: Love Is War — Kaguya Shinomiya
- Date A Live — Kurumi Tokisaki and Yoshino
- Rosario + Vampire — Moka Akashiya
- Overlord — Lupusregina Beta
- Sailor Moon Crystal — Rei Hino / Sailor Mars
- Dragon Ball Super — Kid Trunks
- Assassination Classroom — Manami Okuda
- Noragami — Mutsumi
- The Quintessential Quintuplets — Additional Voices
Anime Films
- My Hero Academia: Two Heroes — Mei Hatsume
- My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising — Mei Hatsume
- My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission — Mei Hatsume
- My Hero Academia: You’re Next — Mei Hatsume
- Date A Bullet — Kurumi Tokisaki
- Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero — Kid Trunks
Video Games
- My Hero One’s Justice — Mei Hatsume
- My Hero Ultra Rumble — Mei Hatsume
- Date A Live game adaptations — Kurumi Tokisaki / Yoshino
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series — Musse Egret
- Various anime-based game adaptations featuring reprised character roles
Critical Reception
Alexis Tipton’s portrayal of Mei Hatsume is frequently praised for matching the character’s infectious enthusiasm and inventive spirit. Fans often highlight her ability to deliver Mei’s rapid technical explanations while maintaining the character’s humor and charm. Across the English dub, her performance has helped elevate Mei from a recurring side character into one of My Hero Academia‘s most beloved supporting cast members.
Tipton’s broader career has also earned acclaim for standout performances as Kaguya Shinomiya and Kurumi Tokisaki, roles that showcase her range from comedy and romance to psychological drama.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors – Mei Hatsume (My Hero Academia) (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/My-Hero-Academia/Mei-Hatsume/)
- Behind The Voice Actors – Alexis Tipton Profile (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Alexis-Tipton/)
- Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Alexis Tipton (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php)
- IMDb – Alexis Tipton (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2907461/)
Social Media
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/AlexisTiptonVA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexistiptonactress
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2907461/
