Farahnaz Nikray
Description
Farahnaz Nikray is a Japanese voice actress and stage performer affiliated with the agency Atomic Monkey. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, on January 14, 1994, and is of Iranian descent. Nikray is a graduate of the 16th Upper Class of the voice acting school School Duo. Following her graduation, she began her career with the agency Ken Production, and in 2020, she transitioned to freelance work. In February 2024, she announced her membership with Atomic Monkey.
Nikray has built a diverse portfolio of voice roles across anime, video games, and Japanese dubs of foreign films and television series. In anime, one of her notable roles is Marla, a mother in a migrant community, in the 2021 series Megalobox 2: Nomad. Her other anime credits include appearances in Dead Mount Death Play as Deathclaw Saya, Edens Zero as Russo, BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. as Ignis, and Tiger & Bunny 2 as Elena. She has also voiced characters in major film projects such as Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway and Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko Mine's Lie.
Beyond anime, Nikray is highly active in video game voice acting. Her game credits include prominent titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Hogwarts Legacy, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. She also has an extensive career in voice-over dubbing for live-action productions. Among her many dubbed roles, she provided the Japanese voice for Katy, played by Awkwafina, in the film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and for Bex Mack in the series Andi Mack.
In addition to her voice work, Farahnaz Nikray is a stage performer, with credits in theatrical productions including God's Disappearance: The Tale of 88, The Dressing Room, and Double Booking. Her multicultural background is reflected in her skill set; she is fluent in Persian and holds a Level 3 certification from the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test. Her personal interests include wearing traditional kimono and samurai armor, as well as visiting temples.
Nikray has built a diverse portfolio of voice roles across anime, video games, and Japanese dubs of foreign films and television series. In anime, one of her notable roles is Marla, a mother in a migrant community, in the 2021 series Megalobox 2: Nomad. Her other anime credits include appearances in Dead Mount Death Play as Deathclaw Saya, Edens Zero as Russo, BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. as Ignis, and Tiger & Bunny 2 as Elena. She has also voiced characters in major film projects such as Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway and Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko Mine's Lie.
Beyond anime, Nikray is highly active in video game voice acting. Her game credits include prominent titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Hogwarts Legacy, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. She also has an extensive career in voice-over dubbing for live-action productions. Among her many dubbed roles, she provided the Japanese voice for Katy, played by Awkwafina, in the film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and for Bex Mack in the series Andi Mack.
In addition to her voice work, Farahnaz Nikray is a stage performer, with credits in theatrical productions including God's Disappearance: The Tale of 88, The Dressing Room, and Double Booking. Her multicultural background is reflected in her skill set; she is fluent in Persian and holds a Level 3 certification from the Japan Kanji Aptitude Test. Her personal interests include wearing traditional kimono and samurai armor, as well as visiting temples.
All Characters
- JapaneseAnime overview: Megalobox 2: Nomad