Shiori Mikami

Shiori Mikami’s name pops up a lot if you’re the type to binge anime, especially the big hitters. She’s carved out a pretty recognizable spot in the voice acting world, and honestly, it’s wild how many folks don’t realize she’s the voice behind a bunch of fan-favorite characters. Her work in Attack on Titan? Legendary. She brings a ton of life to Krista Lenz (or Historia Reiss, depending on which secret you’re in on), and her performance is like, low-key heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. Attack on Titan: Junior High? Total tonal shift and she just nails the comedy there, flipping from the grim despair of the main series to this goofball, slice-of-life parody with zero effort. Gekijouban Shingeki no Kyojin Zenpen: Guren no Yumiya, which is basically the movie version of the early Attack on Titan arc, also showcases her range—she keeps Historia’s vulnerability and stubbornness front and center, even when the plot’s moving at a breakneck pace. It’s not just about the big names, though. Mikami’s voice has this softness that can turn sharp and commanding when a scene calls for it. There’s something about the way she delivers lines—sometimes it’s so subtle you almost miss the emotion, but then it hits you two minutes later. If you’re new to her work, start with Attack on Titan and you’ll get why people get obsessed. She’s one of those actors whose talent kinda sneaks up on you, and suddenly you’re looking up her entire filmography.