Meet Xanthe Huynh
Alright, strap in. Xanthe Huynh (born June 22, 1987, in Orange, California) isn’t just your everyday voice talent—she’s a whirlwind of range, emotion, and snack breaks in the booth. A Drama major from the University of California, Irvine, Xanthe’s journey from a middle school theater elective to voicing iconic characters is nothing short of audition mic drops and garlic bread-fueled creativity.
Early Life & Training
Picture this: a teen-aged Xanthe, wide-eyed in a middle school theater class, discovering the thrill of becoming someone else—even if just for a scene. That spark carried her through high school and eventually to UC Irvine’s Drama program, where she sharpened her skills between Shakespeare and scene studies.
Voice Acting Breakthrough
From 2008 onward, Xanthe began making major waves in English dubbing. She’s lent her voice to anime, video games, donghua, and Western animations, working with studios like Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Crunchyroll, Studiopolis, VSI Los Angeles, and others.
Anime Roles That Made Us Go “Woah”
- K‑ON! — Ui Hirasawa, the super chill, adorable younger sister who kept the band from forgetting their lunch boxes.
- Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day — Menma, the sweet and emotional ghost that made grown men cry.
- Persona 5 — Haru Okumura, the polite heiress turned Phantom Thief with a flair for grenades and justice.
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses — Marianne von Edmund, the shy nun-in-training with serious magical chops and bird whispering skills.
- Love Live!: School Idol Project — Hanayo Koizumi, the quiet idol with a rice obsession and the heart of a lion.
- Sword Art Online — Sachi, the tragic early game companion who still haunts Kirito—and us.
- Hunter x Hunter (2011) — Alluka Zoldyck, a cute yet terrifying younger sibling from the world’s deadliest family.
- FLCL: Progressive — Hidomi Hibajiri, the aloof teen caught in a chaotic sci-fi puberty metaphor (it’s FLCL—just go with it).
- Lycoris Recoil — Takina Inoue, the deadly straight-arrow agent partnered with an overly peppy assassin in one of 2022’s most stylish series.
More Anime Highlights
- Blood Lad, Yuki Yuna is a Hero, March Comes in Like a Lion, Carole & Tuesday, Cells at Work!, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vivy –Fluorite Eye’s Song–, Kageki Shoujo!!, Blue Box – and a bunch more that would stretch this list to the moon.
Film & Animation
Beyond anime, Xanthe has appeared in several dubs and original animations. She voiced Meiying in Stitch & Ai, Emma in Link Click, and Fei Wu (a.k.a. Ladydragon) in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. That’s right—she went from spirit girl to superhero.
Video Game Credits That Slap
Gamers, rejoice. Xanthe’s resume includes:
- Persona 5 (all versions, including Royal, Strikers, and Tactica) — Haru Okumura.
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses & Warriors — Marianne von Edmund.
- Honkai: Star Rail — Pela.
- Genshin Impact — Changsheng (that sassy snake).
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II — Altina Orion.
- Octopath Traveler II — Agnea the dancer with big dreams.
- Neo: The World Ends with You — Kanon Tachibana.
- Also featured in Overwatch 2, Lost Judgment, Triangle Strategy, Pokémon Masters, Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles, Street Fighter 6, and more.
Teaching, Cons & More
Xanthe has appeared at fan conventions across the country, from Anime Expo to Crunchyroll Expo, always ready to meet fans, sign waifus, and share voice acting wisdom. She’s taught workshops and frequently encourages aspiring voice actors to pursue their dream—with practical advice and a sense of humor.
Recent & Upcoming Projects
In addition to ongoing work in Persona and Fire Emblem properties, she’s voicing roles in upcoming dubs for Witch Watch, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3, Blue Box, and Sakamoto Days. She also reprises Yumi Sawamura in the Like a Dragon series and continues expanding her donghua and live-action dubbing portfolio.
Why She Rocks
Xanthe Huynh doesn’t just voice characters—she brings them to life. Whether it’s a socially anxious noblewoman, a caffeinated idol, or a battle-hardened spy, she nails emotional nuance with sincerity and wit. That’s why fans keep coming back, and why developers keep casting her.
Conclusion
Xanthe Huynh is a star in the voice acting world with a career that spans genres, platforms, and continents. With warmth, humor, and just a touch of sass, she’s made a name as one of the most beloved talents in anime and games alike.
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