Laura Post (born June 23, 1983) is an American voice actress and voice director based in the Los Angeles area.[1][2][3] She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and has become prominent in the dubbing industry, particularly for English-language versions of Japaneseanime series and video games.[2] Post is recognized for her versatile performances, often portraying strong, complex female characters across a wide range of media, including over 240 credited roles in animation, video games, and commercials.[1]Her career highlights include voicing iconic characters such as Ragyo Kiryuin, the antagonistic matriarch in the anime Kill la Kill (2013–2014), and Nozomi Tojo, the supportive member of the idol group in Love Live! School Idol Project (2013–2014).[4] In video games, she has lent her voice to Kasumi Yoshizawa in Persona 5 Royal (2019), Harley Quinn in Batman: The Enemy Within (2018), Ahri in League of Legends (2009–present), and Emma Frost in Marvel Rivals (2024).[5][6][7] Additional notable performances encompass Tamayo in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019–present, including the upcoming Infinity Castle arc as of 2025), Catherine in Fire Emblem: Three Houses (2019), and Queen Azshara in World of Warcraft expansions (2010–present).[8][9][10]In addition to acting, Post has directed voices for several projects, including anime dubs produced by studios like Bang Zoom! Entertainment, contributing to the localization of series such as Pokémon: Twilight Wings.[11][12] Her work often involves collaboration with major studios in the Los Angeles region, where she operates from a home studio in Pasadena, California, facilitating both remote and on-site recordings.[3] Post's deep, resonant voice has made her a sought-after talent for roles requiring authority and emotional depth, earning her recognition at fan conventions and within the voice acting community.[13]
Biography
Early life and education
Laura Post was born on June 23, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in the surrounding Chicagoland area, including the suburb of Skokie.[2][14] From an early age, she developed a passion for voice acting through exposure to various media, including cartoons and anime, and through personal experimentation such as imitating characters she admired. Post has recalled wanting to pursue voiceover work as young as age six, though she lacked the practical knowledge to start at that time.[15][16]Post's interest deepened during her attendance at her first anime convention, Anime Central (ACEN) in 2002, where voice-over panels featuring industry professionals ignited her professional aspirations and motivated her to actively seek opportunities in the field.[17] This experience marked a pivotal moment, shifting her childhood curiosity into a focused goal.She pursued formal education at Columbia College Chicago, enrolling in their animation program and graduating summa cum laude in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in Animation.[3] To build her skills, Post sought vocal training from established coaches.[15] Following her graduation, she relocated to Los Angeles to advance her voice acting career.
Professional career
After graduating from college in 2007, Post relocated to Los Angeles to pursue voice acting opportunities, where she began auditioning extensively for various projects.[15]She entered the industry around 2007–2009 through initial work in audio dramas, commercials, documentaries, and industrial projects, which helped build her professional reel.[15]Over the following years, her career evolved into English-language dubbing for anime series, animation, video games, and films, allowing her to develop a diverse portfolio in these mediums.[14][1]In the mid-2010s, Post expanded into voice directing, collaborating on select anime projects such as directing the English dub of Little Witch Academia in 2017 and serving as assistant voice director for Pokémon Horizons: The Series starting in 2023.[14]Around 2022, she transitioned to union-only work under SAG-AFTRA, shifting her focus toward mainstream Western animation and video game projects while decreasing her involvement in anime dubs.[12]Post resides in Pasadena, California (in the Los Angeles area), where she operates a home studio and continues to hone her skills through personal pursuits like role-playing games and karaoke, which complement her professional voice work.[18][3]
Filmography
Anime
Laura Post began her contributions to English-dubbed anime in 2009, quickly establishing herself with multifaceted performances in Japanese animated series and original video animations (OVAs). Her work spans a diverse array of characters, from gentle supporting figures to formidable antagonists, often involving multiple voices within a single production. Over the years, she has voiced recurring roles across long-running franchises, showcasing her versatility in genres ranging from magical girl adventures to dark fantasy.[14][1]Post's early roles highlighted her ability to handle ensemble casts. In 2009, she debuted in Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's (TV series), voicing Aria Liese, Rynith, and Reinforce II, demonstrating her range in a single project. By 2013–2015, she took on the recurring role of Nozomi Tojo in Love Live! School Idol Project (TV seasons 1–2 and the 2015 film), portraying the wise and spiritual μ's member across the idol ensemble. In 2014, Post provided multiple additional voices in Knights of Sidonia (TV season 1), contributing to the sci-fi mecha series' expansive cast.Her portfolio expanded into more prominent antagonistic and maternal figures in the mid-2010s. In 2015, Post voiced the tyrannical Ragyo Kiryuin in Kill la Kill (TV series), delivering a chilling performance as the series' primary villain.[4] That same year, she also portrayed Fubuki (Blizzard of Hell) in One-Punch Man (TV season 1), a key hero in the superhero parody. Additional notable roles from this period include Rosalia in Sword Art Online (2013, TV season 1) and Mei Mei in Jujutsu Kaisen (2021, TV season 1).Post's work in the late 2010s and 2020s featured emotionally complex characters in high-profile adaptations. In 2019, she voiced the strict yet tragic Isabella in The Promised Neverland (TV seasons 1–2, 2019–2021), a maternal antagonist central to the thriller's plot. Also starting in 2019, Post has provided the voice for Tamayo in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (TV series, 2019–present), the compassionate demon doctor appearing across arcs including the Swordsmith Village (2023) and Hashira Training (2024), extending to the 2025 film trilogy Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle.[19]In recent years, Post has continued with diverse supporting roles while occasionally serving as an assistant voice director, such as in Pokémon Horizons: The Series (2024 TV).[20] Her 2024 contributions include Kasumi Tendo and Noriko in the reboot Ranma ½ (TV series), a multi-role nod to the classic comedy. Looking to 2025, Post voices Ibara Ibu in Witch Watch (TV series), a comedic fantasy, and Satoko Tsujinaka in The Summer Hikaru Died (TV series), adding to her body of work in supernatural narratives.
This table represents a selective chronological catalog of her major anime series and OVA contributions, emphasizing standout and recurring performances while excluding exhaustive additional voices across numerous titles.[14][1]
Laura Post has contributed voices to several Western-produced animated television series and specials, often in superhero and sci-fi genres, beginning with her debut in episodic roles in 2016. Her work spans American productions like DC Comics adaptations and international co-productions, showcasing her versatility in voicing strong, authoritative female characters.[1][2]In 2016, Post provided voices for the DC animated series Justice League Action, portraying the warrior Big Barda in episode 6 and the sorceress Circe in episode 12, marking her entry into superhero ensemble casts. This role highlighted her ability to deliver commanding performances in high-stakes action scenarios.Post expanded into sci-fi animation in 2017 with the role of Commander Trugg in Voltron: Legendary Defender, appearing across seasons 4 and 5 as a defected Galra commander pursuing her own ambitions amid interstellar conflict.[21] Her portrayal emphasized tactical leadership and moral complexity in the series' epic narrative.By 2018, Post voiced multiple ensemble characters in the DC Universe animated miniseries Freedom Fighters: The Ray, including a Little Girl, Mom, and Resistance Gunner, contributing to the resistance against Nazi invaders in an alternate Earth setting.[22] That same year, she lent her voice to Jiejie, Aunt Daiyu, and the Grand Councilwoman in the Disney co-production Stitch & Ai, a sci-fi adventure blending alien mischief with family dynamics in a modern Chinese setting.[23]In 2020, Post took on the recurring role of Natacha, a Bengal tiger enforcer, in season 3 of the French-American co-production The Jungle Bunch to the Rescue, adding depth to the animal rescue team's international adventures.[24][25]Post's expansion into more mainstream projects post-2022 is evident in her 2024 lead role as Roxanne Ritchi, the resilient Metro City mayor and Megamind's love interest, in the Peacock series Megamind Rules!, where she navigates superhero team dynamics and personal relationships.[26] As of November 2025, no additional Western animation TV roles for Post have been announced.[27]
Films
Laura Post began her voice acting career in feature films with the English dub of the 2012 anime Redline, voicing the character Bosbos.[28]Her subsequent roles in anime films include Miki Okudera, a supporting character in the 2016 romantic fantasy Your Name., directed by Makoto Shinkai, where she portrayed Taki's coworker and brief romantic interest.[29] In 2017, Post provided the lead voice for Suzu Urano in the historical drama In This Corner of the World, depicting a young woman's life in wartime Hiroshima.[30] She also voiced Reika Shimohira, a key survivor in the 2016 action thriller Gantz:O, a CGI adaptation of the manga series.[31] Additional contributions to anime features encompass Haruka Sakaki in Godzilla: The Planet Eater (2018) and Eiko Shimao in the re-released Millennium Actress (2019).In Western productions, Post voiced the Business Woman in the 2017 DC animated film Justice League Dark, an ensemble supernatural adventure.[32] She took on minor roles such as the Assistant Principal in the 2020 French drama Cuties and Miss Lancaster in the 2020 anime compilation film Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll.)[33] Her work extends to additional voices in hybrid and animated features like The Boy and the Beast (2015), Mary and the Witch's Flower (2017), Weathering with You (2019), Belle (2021), and The First Slam Dunk (2022).[1]Post's recent Western animated roles include Betty Ross / Red She-Hulk in the 2023 Marvel special Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red, alongside ensemble voices like Milk Woman and Computer Voice.[34] In 2024, she voiced Roxanne Ritchi, Megamind's love interest, in the DreamWorks sequel Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate.[35] Looking ahead, Post is set to reprise her role as Tamayo in the 2025 theatrical trilogy Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle.[36]
Video games
Laura Post's voice acting career in video games spans over a decade, beginning with her debut as the enigmatic fox spirit Ahri in League of Legends in 2009, a role that showcased her ability to blend allure and menace in multiplayer online battle arena titles.[6] Her work has since expanded across genres, including massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), role-playing games (RPGs), and action titles, with a particular emphasis on complex, recurring characters that evolve through expansions and sequels. Notable for her versatility in portraying powerful female antagonists and heroes, Post has contributed to major franchises, often voicing multiple characters in the same game to heighten narrative depth.[37] By 2025, her portfolio includes over 120 game credits, reflecting her sustained impact in interactive media.[37]Post's recurring roles highlight her affinity for long-term character development in expansive worlds. In the World of Warcraft series, she voiced the cunning naga queen Azshara starting with the Cataclysm expansion in 2010, reprising the role across subsequent expansions like Mists of Pandaria (2012), Legion (2016), and Battle for Azeroth (2018), where Azshara's arc culminates in a major antagonistic storyline involving ancient elven lore and cosmic threats.[12] Similarly, in the Fire Emblem franchise, she portrayed the knight Catherine in Three Houses (2019), a fierce warrior with a redemption arc tied to the Knights of Seiros, and reprised the role in the spin-off Warriors: Three Hopes (2022), expanding on her combat prowess and interpersonal dynamics within the game's tactical RPG framework.[38] Another standout is her performance as Sumire Yoshizawa (also known as Kasumi) in the Persona series, debuting in Persona 5 Royal (2020) as a gymnast grappling with identity and trauma, and continuing in Persona 5 Tactica (2023) including its DLC expansions, where the character's psychological depth integrates with turn-based strategy elements.In multiplayer and action-oriented games, Post has voiced multiple characters to enrich ensemble casts. For instance, in Smite (2014), she provided the voices for the Roman war goddess Bellona and the primordial night deity Nox, each embodying distinct mythological ferocity in the third-person MOBA.[1] Her role as the mysterious hydro archer Yelan in Genshin Impact (2022) further demonstrates her range, with the character featured in ongoing updates, including a dedicated story quest in version 5.8 released in 2025 that delves into Yelan's espionage background and ties to Liyue's underworld.[39] This open-world RPG role underscores her contribution to live-service titles with evolving narratives.Post's recent work in 2024 and 2025 continues to diversify her portfolio across AAA releases. In Marvel Rivals (2024), she voiced the telepathic mutant Emma Frost, bringing icy sophistication to the hero shooter. For 2025 titles, she appears in The Outer Worlds 2 as part of the voice cast, supporting the RPG's satirical sci-fi exploration.[40] In Borderlands 4 (2025), she provides additional voices, enhancing the looter-shooter's chaotic ensemble of vault hunters and antagonists.[41] A more prominent role comes in the dating simDate Everything! (2025), where she voices Sophia, a personified safecharacter involved in quirky, interactive romantic scenarios as the game's chef counterpart to the player's prep cook role.[42] These performances align with her selective approach to union-sanctioned projects, emphasizing narrative-driven interactivity.[12]
Year
Game
Role(s)
Notes
2009
League of Legends
Ahri
Iconic fox spirit in ongoing MOBA updates.[6]
2010–2018
World of Warcraft (expansions: Cataclysm, Mists of Pandaria, Legion, Battle for Azeroth)
Queen Azshara
Recurring antagonist in MMORPG lore.[12]
2012
Skullgirls
Valentine
Surgical assassin in fighting game.[12]
2014
Smite
Bellona, Nox
Multiple mythological gods in MOBA.[1]
2018
Batman: The Enemy Within
Harley Quinn
Central antagonist from Episode 2.[5]
2019
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Catherine
Knight in tactical RPG; reprised in 2022's Warriors: Three Hopes.[38]
2020
Persona 5 Royal
Sumire Yoshizawa / Kasumi
Phantom Thief with identity arc; continued in 2023's Persona 5 Tactica and DLC.