Melissa Hutchison
Description
Melissa Hutchison is an American voice actress who has worked extensively in anime dubs, animated series, and video games since the early 2000s. She is known for her ability to portray a wide range of characters, from young children to comedic creatures, and has received critical acclaim for her performance in the video game industry.
Hutchison's career in anime began in 2002 with a lead role in the English dub of the series Saikano, where she voiced the character Chise. She would later reprise this role for the series' OVA sequel, Saikano: Another Love Song, cementing her connection to the franchise in its English-language releases. This early work established her presence in the world of anime voice acting.
A significant portion of Hutchison's later anime voice work has been with the popular franchise Yo-kai Watch. She became a core part of its English-language cast, voicing the human character Katie Forester and the beloved Yo-kai Komasan in the main television series. Her involvement extended to the franchise's feature film, Yo-kai Watch: The Movie, where she provided the voices for multiple characters including Katie Forester, Komasan, and the character Kin, as mentioned by the user. Her continued work in the franchise is also evident in the video game Yo-kai Watch 3.
In 2019, Hutchison joined the cast of the Viz Media redub of the classic anime Sailor Moon, voicing the role of Sailor Star Fighter, also known as Seiya Kou, in the Sailor Stars season. This role introduced her work to a new generation of anime fans and connected her to one of the most iconic series in the genre. Her other anime credits include roles in Pluto and Cannon Busters.
While her work in anime is notable, Hutchison is perhaps most widely recognized for her role as Clementine in the critically acclaimed video game The Walking Dead by Telltale Games. This performance earned her the Best Performance by a Human Female award at the 2013 Spike Video Game Awards and garnered her two BAFTA Award nominations for Best Performer. This success highlights her significant crossover appeal and talent in character-driven performance, which she has continued to demonstrate in numerous other video games such as The Wolf Among Us and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.
Hutchison's career in anime began in 2002 with a lead role in the English dub of the series Saikano, where she voiced the character Chise. She would later reprise this role for the series' OVA sequel, Saikano: Another Love Song, cementing her connection to the franchise in its English-language releases. This early work established her presence in the world of anime voice acting.
A significant portion of Hutchison's later anime voice work has been with the popular franchise Yo-kai Watch. She became a core part of its English-language cast, voicing the human character Katie Forester and the beloved Yo-kai Komasan in the main television series. Her involvement extended to the franchise's feature film, Yo-kai Watch: The Movie, where she provided the voices for multiple characters including Katie Forester, Komasan, and the character Kin, as mentioned by the user. Her continued work in the franchise is also evident in the video game Yo-kai Watch 3.
In 2019, Hutchison joined the cast of the Viz Media redub of the classic anime Sailor Moon, voicing the role of Sailor Star Fighter, also known as Seiya Kou, in the Sailor Stars season. This role introduced her work to a new generation of anime fans and connected her to one of the most iconic series in the genre. Her other anime credits include roles in Pluto and Cannon Busters.
While her work in anime is notable, Hutchison is perhaps most widely recognized for her role as Clementine in the critically acclaimed video game The Walking Dead by Telltale Games. This performance earned her the Best Performance by a Human Female award at the 2013 Spike Video Game Awards and garnered her two BAFTA Award nominations for Best Performer. This success highlights her significant crossover appeal and talent in character-driven performance, which she has continued to demonstrate in numerous other video games such as The Wolf Among Us and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.
All Characters
- EnglishAnime overview: Yo-kai Watch: The Movie
- EnglishAnime overview: SaiKano: Another Love Song