Erika Ishii

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Erika Ishii
Ishii in 2021
Born (1987-03-07) March 7, 1987 (age 37)
Occupation(s)Voice actor, host
Years active1992–present
Websiteerikaishii.com Edit this at Wikidata

Erika Ishii is an American voice actor and host. She[a] is best known as the voice of video game characters such as Valkyrie in Apex Legends,[2] as well as her appearances in actual play web series including L.A. by Night and Dimension 20.

Career[edit]

Ishii's work as an actress started at a young age, with a guest appearance on Full House.[3][4]

In an interview with Bungie, Ishii stated that playing The Last of Us (2013) inspired her to enter voice acting in video games.[5] From the late 2010s, Ishii performed voice roles in numerous video games, and would ultimately contribute voice work to The Last of Us Part II in 2020. During her early career, Ishii was advised to conceal her sexuality and political views to avoid losing work. Later she became more open about her orientation and identity. Ishii indicated that doing so was a positive step, as it allowed her to be part of a community, and to take on relevant roles. "The industry is beginning to recognize the value of authenticity and inclusion. It makes for better art and it's what the majority of the world wants to see."[3] Ishii spoke positively about her role as the mixed-Japanese lesbian Valkyrie in Apex Legends, stating that "None of it was tokenism... She's one of the most real characters I've ever had the honour of portraying."[6][7]

Ishii was a host and producer for Geek & Sundry.[8][9][10] Ishii is known for her roles in actual play role-playing web shows[10] such as L.A. by Night[11] and Dimension 20.[12][13] In January 2023, it was announced that Ishii with Brennan Lee Mulligan, Aabria Iyengar, and Lou Wilson will star in the creator-owned actual play podcast Worlds Beyond Number; the show premiered in March 2023.[14][15]

Ishii was a narrator for the audiobook Walk Among Us,[16][17] "an audio-first trio of horror novellas set in Vampire: The Masquerade's World of Darkness".[9] Ishii has also hosted other events[18] such as the 2018 Crunchyroll Anime Awards[19][20] and the 2021 Acceleration Japan showcase.[21] In September 2021, Ishii was a featured artist on the acoustic version of the song "Can You Feel My Love" by the music group Juniper Vale.[22][23]

Personal life[edit]

Ishii is openly pansexual and genderfluid.[5][3][24] She has been vocal in her opposition to transphobia, and she has raised funds for LGBT supporting charities such as The Trevor Project.[25][3]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role(s) Notes Source
2021 And Then Mana Short film [24] [26]
2023 Dragonfly Miyoko Voice, short film
2024 Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Kimiyo Hoshi / Doctor Light, Helena Wayne / Huntress of Earth-Two Voice [27]

Television[edit]

Year Title Voice role(s) Notes Source
2021–22 Young Justice Child, Mary Bromfield / Sergeant Marvel Season 4 [28]
2022 The Mighty Ones Lindsay 10 episodes
2022 Oddballs Jenna / Liv
2023 Strange Planet Episode: "Adolescent Limbshake"
2024 Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Michiko Musashi / Turbo Episode: "Family Matters" [29]

Video games[edit]

Year Title Voice role(s) Notes Source
2017 Crypt of the NecroDancer: Amplified [24]
Master X Master six characters [24]
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator Amanda [24]
Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock [24]
Fire Emblem Heroes Loki [30]
2018 Sprint Vector Kai [24]
Monster Prom Valerie [24]
Shining Resonance Refrain Beatrice English version [24]
Maple Story 2 Additional voices English version [24]
Fallout 76 Cindy Holloway, Chelsea [24]
2019 Vacation Simulator Vacation Bot [24]
Shenmue III Additional voices [24][31]
Shantae and the Seven Sirens Zapple [24][30]
River City Girls Martha [32]
Daemon X Machina Rigid [30]
Code Vein Female player character voice 1 [33]
2020 Final Fantasy VII Remake Additional voices [24][31]
The Last of Us Part II Additional voices [24][31]
Rogue Company Ronin [24]
Marvel's Avengers Maddy Cho, AIM PA [31]
Destiny 2 Ana Bray, Kridis Added in 2020 update [5][3]
Fortnite Radio DJ, Ghost Pistol, Mari [24][3]
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Domina Venomblade [24][34]
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Kaori "Kitsune" Tanaka [35]
Cyberpunk 2077 Ruth Dzeng, additional voices [31]
2021 Cookie Run: Kingdom Angel Cookie [30]
The Big Con Ali
Apex Legends Valkyrie Added in 2021 update [24][36]
Deathloop Dr. Wenjie Evans [37]
Halo Infinite LUMU/Teardrop
2022 Rune Factory 5 Misasagi English version [30]
2023 Crash Team Rumble Catbat [38]
Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical Hermes [39]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Captain Amy Fang Zombies mode

Web series[edit]

Year Title Role(s) Notes Source
2016 Natural 20 Garmungus RPG web series produced by Transplant Films [40][41]
2016–2019 Game Engine Host Gaming web series by Geek & Sundry [42]
2017 Sagas of Sundry: Madness Selina Tsukiyama Cast member; RPG web limited series by Geek & Sundry [43]
Starcade Marathon Host Web special by Geek & Sundry [44]
Vast Kraya Yikjaal Gorumon RPG web series by Geek & Sundry; Episode: "The Great Experiment - Part 1 & 2" [45]
2017–2018 ForeverVerse RPG web series by Geek & Sundry [46][47][48]
2018 A Magic Moment with Joseph Gordon-Levitt Host Web special by Geek & Sundry [49][50][51]
The Neon Noir Shirley Kent Audio drama podcast created by Jack Delaney [40][52]
2018–2021 L.A. by Night Annabelle Cast member; RPG web series based on Vampire: The Masquerade [11]
2019 Dimension 20: Escape from the Bloodkeep Lilith Cast member; RPG web limited series based on Dungeons & Dragons [53]
Into Carnival Row Moonshadow Foxglove Cast member; RPG web limited series by Nerdist based on Carnival Row [54][55]
Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Crystal Palace Hanako Hayashi RPG web special by Critical Role Productions based on Call of Cthulhu [56][57]
Pub Draw Herself Web series by Critical Role Productions; Episode: "Drawing Hana with Erika Ishii" [58]
2020 Cinderbrush: A Monsterhearts Story Sasha Murasaki RPG web special by Critical Role Productions based on Monsterhearts [59]
The Calyx Winter Solstice RPG web series by Good Time Society; Episode: "Saturnine Chalice - Part 1 & 2" [60]
2021 Dimension 20: Misfits and Magic Dream (a.k.a. Karen Keiko Tanaka) Cast member; RPG web limited series based on the Kids on Brooms role-playing system [61]
Dimension 20: The Seven Danielle Barkstock Cast member; RPG web limited series based on Dungeons & Dragons [62]
The Auction with Becca Scott RPG web special by Good Time Society based on Call of Cthulhu [63]
Battle for Beyond Leila Cast member; RPG web limited series by D&D Beyond based on Dungeons & Dragons [64][65]
2022 Critical Role (campaign 3) Yu Suffiad RPG web series by Critical Role Productions; 6 episodes [66]
Dimension 20: Coffin Run May Wong Cast member; RPG web limited series based on Dungeons & Dragons [62]
The Adventure Zone: Dust Louise “Lulu” Kagiyama RPG web series by The McElroy Family, season 2 only. [67]
2022—present Game Changer Herself Comedy game show by Dropout; 4 episodes [68][69]
Dirty Laundry Herself Comedy game show by Dropout; 2 episodes
2023 Worlds Beyond Number Ame Cast member; creator-owned actual play podcast [14][15]
Dimension 20: Burrow's End Ava Cast member; 10 episodes [70][71]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Ishii uses all personal pronouns.[1] This article uses feminine pronouns for consistency.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "@erikaishii" on Twitter
  2. ^ Lo, Florence (June 24, 2021). "Character Conversations: Charlet Chung and Erika Ishii Are Levelling Up the Diversity in Games".
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Queer Genderfluid Actor Erika Ishii's Gamer's Guide to LA". www.outtraveler.com. May 27, 2021.
  4. ^ Ishii, Erika [@erikaishii] (September 16, 2015). "#WayBackWednesday to when I was a tiny sass machine on Full House... [Link]" (Tweet). Retrieved April 4, 2022 – via Twitter.
    Carew, Jared [@BluelineEditing] (September 16, 2015). ""I never liked that song." @SamuraiErika #FullHouse #YankeeDoodleDandy]" (Tweet). Retrieved April 4, 2022 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ a b c "Erika Ishii Q&A > News". Bungie.net.
  6. ^ "Apex Legends designer wants Respawn to add trans character". Pink News. June 30, 2021.
  7. ^ "'Apex Legends' Doesn't Hide the Rough Edges on Its Queer Asian Hero". www.vice.com. June 2, 2021.
  8. ^ "Erika ISHII - Anime News Network". www.animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Harper Voyager US and The World of Darkness to Publish Audio First Production Vampire: The Masquerade: Walk Among Us". HarperCollins (Press release). March 18, 2020.
  10. ^ a b Burns, Kam. "Live Dungeons & Dragons Shows Are Inviting More Players to the Table". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved November 12, 2021. Erika Ishii is an actor, host, and performer on shows like Critical Role, Dimension 20, and L.A. by Night. Ishii jokes that their characters dated women before they did. 'I think that play and storytelling is a fantastic way for you to try on identities in a safe environment with friends,' they say.
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  18. ^ Armstrong, Vanessa (August 18, 2021). "Simu Liu on Playing Shang-Chi". SlashFilm.com. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  19. ^ "Meet Your Hosts for the Anime Awards: Anthony Carboni and Erika Ishii!". Crunchyroll. February 14, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  20. ^ "Made in Abyss, My Hero Academia Win Big at Crunchyroll's Anime Awards". Anime News Network. February 25, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  21. ^ Grater, Tom (July 1, 2021). "Japanese IP Showcase From Amuse Group USA To Highlight Six Hot Properties At Virtual Event On July 8". Deadline. Retrieved November 12, 2021. Amuse Group USA, the American wing of one of Japan's leading entertainment companies, is launching a new event that will put a selection of hot Japanese properties in front of U.S. content creators. [...] The event will be hosted by rising Japanese American talent Erika Ishii.
  22. ^ "Talking action, acting, and awareness with Erika Ishii". Happy Mag. November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  23. ^ Ishii, Erika [@erikaishii] (September 24, 2021). "MY MUSICAL DEBUT I'm featured with @VianIzak on @thejunipervale's beautiful new single! Their music has inspired my characters and also been there for me in the darkest times. This song in particular has a special place in my heart. Listen: [Link]" (Tweet). Retrieved November 11, 2021 – via Twitter.
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  27. ^ Vejvoda, Jim (December 4, 2023). "Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One: Exclusive Clip and Voice Cast Reveal". IGN.
  28. ^ Erika Ishii [@erikaishii] (December 2, 2021). "Wondercon 2013, I attended an unofficial meetup for Young Justice. Creator Greg Weisman was there! I was too shy to say hi. 2021 I've joined #YoungJusticePhantoms as a Big Bad villain, Child. AND as Mary Bromfield aka Sergeant. I've been waiting so long to say this: ⚡️SHAZAM⚡️!!! [Images]" (Tweet). Retrieved March 28, 2022 – via Twitter.
  29. ^ Li, Annie J. (director); Halima Lucas (writer) (February 3, 2024). "Family Matters". Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Season 2. Episode 13. Disney Channel.
  30. ^ a b c d e "Erika Ishii (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 23, 2021. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  31. ^ a b c d e "Apex Legends Legacy – Who is Erika Ishii Voice of Valkyrie?". April 21, 2021.
  32. ^ Wayforward. River City Girls. Arc System Works. Scene: Ending credits, 4:32 in, VOICE ACTORS.
  33. ^ Ishii, Erika [@erikaishii] (September 28, 2019). "I'm an ANIME VAMPIRE!!! But enough about my life. 😜 In #CodeVein I'm the 1st option for the female Protagonist voice type! If you've ever wanted your vampire OC to sound like me, here's your chance! 🦇♥️" (Tweet). Retrieved April 4, 2022 – via Twitter.
  34. ^ Pierce, R. J. (June 2, 2021). "E3 2021 Reveals a Celebrity Roster". Tech Times.
  35. ^ Akemi Look [@AkemiLook] (August 4, 2021). "Honored to be the new operator in @CallofDuty season 5!! Tag me in your Kitsune dubs! #callofduty #blackops #blackopscoldwar VO: #erikaishii https://t.co/ZwhQwqe3CF" (Tweet). Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021 – via Twitter.
  36. ^ "Valkyrie's Sexuality in Apex Legends is Public Knowledge". dbltap.com. June 4, 2021.
  37. ^ "Deathloop: The Nine Visionaries' Voice Actors (& What Else They've Been In)". CBR. October 24, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021. This genius scientist is behind some of the most intrinsic discoveries at AEON, and was voiced by the actor and performer Erika Ishii. Ishii is a voice actor known for playing Valkyrie in Apex Legends, as well as appearances in Destiny 2, Halo Infinite, and Fortnite. Fans of the Monster Prom games will recognize him as the voice of Valerie. They are also well known as a performer on numerous stories on D&D shows including Critical Role and Dimension 20.
  38. ^ Shepard, Kenneth (June 7, 2023). "Meet Catbat, The Crash Bandicoot Series' First Non-Binary Character".
  39. ^ Jackson, Zach (April 13, 2023). "Aussie-Made Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical Is Hitting The Stage In August".
  40. ^ a b "The Neon Noir: An interview with the show creator, Jack Delaney ⋆ Podcast Brunch Club". Podcast Brunch Club. December 12, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
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  42. ^ "Game Engine | Geek and Sundry". geekandsundry.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
  43. ^ "Meet the Cast of Our Next Horror RPG – Sagas Of Sundry: Madness". Geek and Sundry. October 11, 2017. Archived from the original on December 14, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  44. ^ Sheehan, Gavin (August 16, 2017). "Twitch To Run Classic Game Show 'Starcade' For Next Marathon". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  45. ^ Erika Ishii [@erikaishii] (August 14, 2017). "I might've made a playlist about my @VastRPG character Kraya. I really hope you enjoy it, #VASTronauts! 🎵😽🚀#Vast [Link][Image]" (Tweet). Retrieved March 28, 2022 – via Twitter.
  46. ^ "ForeverVerse: Episode 28 – The Witch is Dead". Geek and Sundry. September 14, 2017. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  47. ^ "ForeverVerse: Episode 32 – Welcome to Puppetland". Geek and Sundry. October 12, 2017. Archived from the original on August 13, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  48. ^ "ForeverVerse: Episode 38 – Big Mutherf***in' Crab Truckers". Geek and Sundry. November 30, 2017. Archived from the original on October 24, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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  50. ^ "Joseph Gordon-Levitt Geeking Out About Magic: The Gathering Is Nothing Short Of Delightful". Gizmodo Australia. November 9, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  51. ^ "A Magic Moment with Joseph Gordon-Levitt". Nerdist. November 12, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
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  53. ^ "CollegeHumor's Dimension 20 Prepares For New Season of 'Dungeons & Dragons' Madness". ComicBook.com. May 2, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  54. ^ "Dive INTO CARNIVAL ROW and Meet the Fae". Nerdist. August 29, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  55. ^ Liptak, Andrew (September 13, 2019). "Explore Carnival Row With This Official RPG While You Wait For Season 2". Tor.com. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
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  58. ^ "Pub Draw: Drawing Hana with Erika Ishii". Critical Role. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  59. ^ "Cinderbrush: A Monsterhearts Story (A Critical Role One-Shot)". Critical Role. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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  61. ^ "DIMENSION 20 Brings Aabria Iyengar in to GM MISFITS AND MAGIC Releasing This Month". GeekTyrant. June 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
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  63. ^ "Now on YouTube: Becca Scott and an all-star cast plays 'The Auction', one of the scenarios from the Call of Cthulhu Classic Kickstarter". Chaosium Inc. July 11, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  64. ^ Diaz, Ana (November 5, 2021). "D&D Battle for Beyond is a star-studded new actual play series". Polygon. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  65. ^ Galvis, Michael (November 1, 2021). "Join the Battle for Beyond, a 6-Part Dungeons & Dragons Campaign Coming Nov. 12!". D&D Beyond (Press release). Retrieved November 12, 2021. Erika Ishii (@erikaishii) is known for their voiceover work in games and animation. You might recognize them as Valkyrie in Apex Legends, Ana Bray and Kridis in Destiny 2, and as Lumu in the upcoming Halo Infinite. They have also performed with and produced for media outlets, including Critical Role, Geek & Sundry, Nerdist, and CollegeHumor. Erika is playing Leila in Battle for Beyond.
  66. ^ Critical Role [@CriticalRole] (May 20, 2022). "A fae-touched friend?? Welcome Dusk played by the wonderfully talented @erikaishii! #CriticalRoleSpoilers [Image]" (Tweet). Retrieved May 21, 2022 – via Twitter.
  67. ^ Stewart, CK (June 23, 2023). "The Adventure Zone guide: how to listen to the McElroy podcast franchise in chronological order". Popverse.
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  69. ^ "Name A Number". Game Changer. December 26, 2022. Dropout. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
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  71. ^ Marshall, Cass (September 20, 2023). "Dimension 20 returns with an adventure starring a family of stoats". Polygon. Retrieved September 20, 2023.

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