Yayoi Kunizuka, the calm and observant Enforcer from Psycho-Pass, is voiced by Shizuka Ito in Japanese and Lydia Mackay in the English dub. Both actresses bring a quiet emotional depth and composed intensity to Yayoi’s reserved personality throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Japanese Voice Actor: Shizuka Ito
Shizuka Ito voices Yayoi Kunizuka in the Japanese version of Psycho-Pass. Her mature and controlled vocal performance perfectly suits Yayoi’s calm demeanor and emotionally guarded personality. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
December 5, 1980
About Shizuka
Shizuka Ito is a veteran Japanese voice actress and narrator known for voicing confident, mature, and emotionally composed women across anime and gaming. Since the early 2000s, she has built a strong reputation for roles that combine elegance with emotional strength.
Her portrayal of Yayoi Kunizuka is praised for its subtle emotional realism, especially during scenes exploring Yayoi’s past and her relationships with other members of the Public Safety Bureau. Ito’s naturally calm voice gives the character a grounded presence within the darker atmosphere of Psycho-Pass.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan
Career Highlights
- Yayoi Kunizuka — Psycho-Pass
- Akeno Himejima — High School DxD
- Hinagiku Katsura — Hayate the Combat Butler
- Irina Jelavić — Assassination Classroom
- Luvia Edelfelt — Fate Series
- Android 18 — Dragon Ball Super (later productions)
- Boa Hancock — One Piece (certain media/games)
- Wilhelmina Carmel — Shakugan no Shana
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major anime voice roles from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Psycho-Pass — Yayoi Kunizuka
- High School DxD — Akeno Himejima
- Hayate the Combat Butler — Hinagiku Katsura
- Assassination Classroom — Irina Jelavić
- Fate Series — Luvia Edelfelt
- Shakugan no Shana — Wilhelmina Carmel
- To Aru Majutsu no Index — Kaori Kanzaki
- Prison School — Meiko Shiraki
- Date A Live — Ellen Mira Mathers
- Food Wars! — Leonora Nakiri
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Lisa Lisa
- Sailor Moon Crystal — Minako Aino’s mother/additional roles
Anime Films
- Psycho-Pass: The Movie — Yayoi Kunizuka
- Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Films — Luvia Edelfelt
Video Games
- Fate/Grand Order — Luvia Edelfelt
- Granblue Fantasy — Voice Roles
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Characters
- Genshin Impact — Additional Japanese Voices
Critical Reception
Shizuka Ito is widely respected for her elegant vocal delivery and emotionally restrained performances. Fans of Psycho-Pass often praise her portrayal of Yayoi Kunizuka for making the character feel authentic, mature, and emotionally believable despite her limited screen time compared to the series’ main cast.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Yayoi Kunizuka (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Psycho-Pass/Yayoi-Kunizuka/)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Shizuka Ito (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=5087)
Ken Production Official Profile (https://www.kenproduction.co.jp/talent/114)
Psycho-Pass Official Anime Website (https://psycho-pass.com/)
Social Media
No verified official public social media accounts were found from public sources.
English Voice Actor: Lydia Mackay
Lydia Mackay voices Yayoi Kunizuka in the English dub of Psycho-Pass. Her calm and understated performance captures Yayoi’s quiet intelligence, emotional restraint, and composed professionalism throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
Lydia Mackay’s exact birth date is not publicly documented.
About Lydia
Lydia Mackay is an American voice actress, ADR director, and script writer known for extensive work in anime dubbing and video game localization. She frequently portrays intelligent, mature, and emotionally controlled characters, making her a strong fit for Yayoi Kunizuka in Psycho-Pass.
Her portrayal emphasizes Yayoi’s calm presence and emotional subtlety, especially during scenes involving the emotional consequences of the Sibyl System and her interactions with fellow Enforcers.
In addition to acting, Mackay has worked behind the scenes in script adaptation and ADR production for numerous anime releases.
Hometown
Texas, USA
Career Highlights
- Yayoi Kunizuka — Psycho-Pass
- Tsukuyo — Gintama
- Pakunoda — Hunter × Hunter (2011 dub)
- Cattleya Baudelaire — Violet Evergarden
- Claire Stanfield (certain dub media) — Baccano!
- Additional Roles — One Piece
- Additional Roles — Attack on Titan
- ADR writing and directing work for multiple anime productions
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major voice acting credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- Psycho-Pass — Yayoi Kunizuka
- Hunter × Hunter (2011) — Pakunoda
- Violet Evergarden — Cattleya Baudelaire
- Gintama — Tsukuyo
- One Piece — Additional Voices
- Attack on Titan — Additional Voices
- Fairy Tail — Additional Voices
- Black Clover — Additional Roles
Video Games
- Borderlands — Additional Voices
- Smite — Voice Roles
- Anime Game Localizations — Various Characters
ADR & Production Work
- ADR script adaptation for anime dubbing projects
- ADR direction and localization contributions for multiple Funimation and Crunchyroll releases
Critical Reception
Lydia Mackay is praised for her natural dialogue delivery and emotionally restrained performances. Fans of Psycho-Pass often appreciate how her portrayal of Yayoi Kunizuka preserves the character’s quiet strength and emotional realism without overdramatizing the role.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Yayoi Kunizuka (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Psycho-Pass/Yayoi-Kunizuka/)
Behind The Voice Actors – Lydia Mackay (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Lydia-Mackay/)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/)
Psycho-Pass Official Anime Website (https://psycho-pass.com/)
Social Media
No verified official public social media accounts were found from public sources.
