Michelle Rojas

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Michelle Rojas is an American voice actress and ADR director known for her extensive work in English dubs of anime series and films. Born Michelle Pennington on December 16, 1987, in Dallas, Texas, she developed an interest in the performing arts at a young age and pursued studies in music and audio engineering. Her career in voice acting began around 2009, and she has since become a prominent figure in the industry, closely associated with Funimation and Crunchyroll productions.

Rojas has built a substantial filmography, lending her voice to a wide array of characters. She is particularly well-regarded for her versatility, frequently taking on roles that range from powerful and serious fighters to comedic and lighthearted individuals. One of her most significant and long-running roles is Tohka Yatogami in the Date A Live series, a part that has become a fan-favorite and a signature role for her. Another major character is the boisterous and loyal Shion in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime and its spin-off, The Slime Diaries, a role that showcases her ability to convey both strength and devotion. Her portrayal of the mysterious and capable Roxy Migurdia in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is also widely recognized. In the globally popular series Spy x Family, she voices Ewen Egeburg, one of Anya's classmates.

Her repertoire includes a significant number of roles in major shonen and fantasy anime. In the long-running series One Piece, she voices the powerful and enigmatic character Yamato. She has also contributed to the My Hero Academia franchise, voicing the villain Belos in the film World Heroes' Mission, and to Attack on Titan The Final Season as Kiyomi Azumabito. Her work extends to other popular titles such as the CZ2128 Delta in the Overlord series and its Isekai Quartet spinoffs, Ninym Ralei in The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt, Momoe Sawaki in Wonder Egg Priority, and Maya Sato in Classroom of the Elite II. She also notably voiced the dual roles of Mion and Shion Sonozaki in the Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU and SOTSU series.

Beyond acting, Rojas has made significant contributions as an ADR director and producer. She owns and operates Studio Nano, a recording studio based in Irving, Texas, with a branch in Los Angeles, which works with major clients like Crunchyroll and Rooster Teeth. Her directorial work includes serving as the ADR director for the Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU and SOTSU series, as well as for seasons of Dr. Stone. She has also worked as a producer on series like Otherside Picnic and PuraOre! Pride of Orange. This move into production and direction demonstrates her deep involvement in the localization and creation of English-dubbed content. Her work in video games further showcases her range, with credits including Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and the upcoming Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma.
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